Great Plains SS0300 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Equipment Identification .............................................1
Machine Label ................................................................1
Machine Record .............................................................2
Machine Log ...............................................................2
Machine Details ..........................................................2
Dealer Information ......................................................2
Great Plains Regional Agent ......................................2
Introduction.....................................................................3
Description of Unit ..........................................................3
Using This Manual..........................................................4
Document Family........................................................4
Definitions...................................................................4
Owner Assistance ..........................................................4
Important Safety Information ......................................5
Safety Reflectors and Decals .........................................9
Preparation and Setup ...............................................13
Prior to Going to the Field Checklist.............................13
Machine Adjustments ...................................................15
Pre-Leveling of Machine...........................................15
Front to Rear Leveling ..........................................15
Gauge Wheel Adjustment.....................................16
Coulter Adjustment ...............................................16
Coulter Alignment .................................................16
Operating Instructions...............................................18
Pre-Start Checklist .......................................................18
Field Operation ............................................................ 18
Transporting ................................................................. 19
Check Tractor Capacity and Configuration .............. 19
Transport Checklist .................................................. 19
Parking ................................................................. 19
Troubleshooting......................................................... 20
Maintenance and Lubrication ................................... 21
Storage................................................................. 21
Lubrication ................................................................... 22
Appendix..................................................................... 24
SS0300 Specifications and Capacities ........................ 24
Tire Inflation Chart ....................................................... 25
Torque Values Chart .................................................... 26
SS0300-03-70cm Machine Layout............................... 27
SS0300-03-75cm Machine Layout............................... 28
SS0300-04-70cm Machine Layout............................... 29
SS0300-04-75cm Machine Layout............................... 30
SS0300-05-68cm Machine Layout............................... 31
SS0300-05-70cm Machine Layout............................... 32
SS0300-06-54cm Machine Layout............................... 33
SS0300-06-56cm Machine Layout............................... 34
Appendix R - Regulatory Data .................................. 36
EC Declaration of Conformity ...................................... 36
Environmental Information ........................................... 37
Index............................................................................ 39