Great Plains TCN5313 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 41)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Operating Instructions 37
03/17/2014 566-170M
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 24
and “Final Field Checklists” on page 36.
Do not make short radius turns with the implement in the
ground.
Note: If you stop in the middle of a pass, raise the imple-
ment and back up 3m (10 ft) before resumption of
tilling.
First Time Field Adjustments
Pre-Leveling of Machine
Note: Pre-leveling of machine should be done on a good
level surface.
Front to Rear Leveling
Refer to Figure 29
1. Lower the machine until the front row of shanks are 1 to
2” above the surface. At this point, remove the snap
wire pin
from the turnbuckle lock , swing lock off
turnbuckle and adjust the hitch turnbuckle to adjust
the fore and aft. The front corner of the main frame
should be 1/2 to 1” lower than the rear corner.
2. Now the turnbuckle lock may be swung back onto
hitch turnbuckle and the snap wire pin may be re-
installed.
3. If machine needs leveled from front to rear when run-
ning in field, remove the snap wire pin
from the turn-
buckle lock , swing lock off turnbuckle and adjust the
hitch turnbuckle . When done adjusting, be sure and
swing turnbuckle lock back down and secure with snap
wire pin.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1. Implement unfolded and aligned for first
pass, with coulter disks about 3m before
field edge.
25
2. Pull forward, lower Turbo-Chisel, and
begin tilling for a short distance.
3. Stop. Assess:
• coulter depth
• shank depth
• finishing attachment operation
4. Make necessary adjustments 37
Sharp Field Turns Checklist Page
1. Raise Turbo-Chisel 30
2. Make turn
3. Lower Turbo-Chisel 3m before field edge 29
4. Resume tilling.
Ending Tilling Checklist Page
1. Suspend operations as above, then
2. Lift implement
3. Set tractor for fold 26
4. Fold wings 26
5. Place locking valves in transport position 29
6. Place transport locks in transport position
7. Lower implement on to transport locks
8. Lights ON for transport
Figure 29
Hitch Turnbuckle Adjustment
41805
3
1
2
1 2
3
2
3 1
1
2
3