Great Plains TCN5313 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 21)

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Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor and
TCN5107, TCN5309, TCN5311, or TCN5313for use, and
covers seasonal tasks, and tasks when the tractor/Turbo-
Chisel configuration changes.
Before using the TCN5107, TCN5309, TCN5311, or
TCN5313 in the field, you must hitch the Turbo-Chisel to
a suitable tractor, inspect systems and level the Turbo-
Chisel. Before using the Turbo-Chisel for the first time,
and periodically thereafter, certain adjustments and cali-
brations are required.
Initial Setup
See “First Time Field Adjustments” on page 37 and
“Hitching a Trailing Implement (Optional)” on page 36
for pre-delivery items (normally completed by dealer),
and first-time/infrequent setup tasks, including:
❑ Remove protective film from large highway reflec-
tors.
Seasonal Setup
On initial delivery, use with a new tractor, and seasonally,
check and as necessary, complete these items before
continuing to the routine setup items:
❑ Bleed hydraulic system (page 30).
❑ Wing levelling and alignment (page 38).
❑ De-grease exposed cylinder rods if so protected at
last storage.
Pre-Tilling Setup
Complete this checklist before routine setup:
❑ Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-
tion” on page 5.
❑ Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
❑ Make sure your tractor horsepower matches the
implement you are pulling. This is important so the
implement can do the best possible job.
❑ Clean all hydraulic couplings and connect to tractor
as shown on page “Hydraulic Hose Hookup” on
page 21.
❑ If machine is folded, open the two, lock valves on rod
end of fold cylinders and slowly untold the unit. Make
sure no one is under the wings during the unfolding
process.
❑ Check again for hydraulic leaks and watch that
hoses do not get pinched in hinges, wing stops, etc.
❑ After the machine is completely unfolded, remove
both transport locks from lift cylinders, raise and
lower the Turbo-Chisel several times to purge air
from the hydraulic system. Again check for hydraulic
leaks and tighten or replace if necessary.
❑ Check safety chain hookup. Make sure all warning
lights are hooked up and functioning correctly.
❑ Check that all grease fittings are in place and lubri-
cated. See “Lubrication and Scheduled Mainte-
nance” on page 48. The hubs will come pre-greased
and will not need greased at this time.
❑ Check that all safety decals and reflectors are cor-
rectly located and legible. Replace if damaged. See
“Safety Decals” on page 10.
❑ Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten
wheel bolts as specified. See “Tire Inflation Chart”
on page 61.
❑ Put transport locks back in place on lift cylinders and
re-fold the machine slowly. Close the two lock valves
on rod end of fold cylinders. Always use the transport
locks and close lock valves when moving from field
to field. You are now ready to go to the field.