Great Plains TCN5313 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 44)

40 TCN5107-5313 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
566-170M 03/17/2014
b. Spring Reset Mounts can be equipped with several dif-
ferent shank and point configurations. The most popu-
lar is the Parabolic Shank with a 7” winged point. This
point is similar to the ones on the toggle trip shank
except It has a “fin” on it that helps minimize shank
“blow out”. The combination of these shank assem-
blies and the Toggle Trip shanks provide the best com-
bination for fracturing the ground completely while
leaving the surface in a relatively “smooth” condition.
By following the combination with a Chopper Reel or
Buster Bar, one pass finishing in the Spring is attain-
able. Spring Reset Mounts can also be equipped with
a Standard Chisel Shank which supports many point
options. See chart below for a detailed analysis of the
varying point options.
Rear Attachment Settings
Rear Chopper Reel
6. The chopper reel attachment is designed to help size
the soil and residue coming out of the back of the
machine and level the soil surface. The reels should be
run as far forward as possible without causing plugging
of the reel assemblies or the machine. In wetter condi-
tions, they may need to be moved back some to allow
the soil to “settle” before coming in contact with the
reels. Also in wet conditions, it is not advisable to apply
down pressure on the reels as this will cause them to
plug with mud.
Front Row Rear Row Fracture Bury Residue Smoothness Trash Clearance
Toggle Trip 7” Point
Auto Reset/ Parabolic
w/ 7” Finned Point
Very Good Good Very Good Very Good
Toggle Trip 7” Point
Auto Reset/ Chisel
w/ 7” Winged Point
Very Good Very Good Good Good
7” Point
Auto Reset/ Chisel
w/ 2” Winged Point
Good Very Good Good Good
Auto Reset/Chisel
w/ 2” Straight Point
Auto Reset/ Chisel
w/ 2” Winged Point
Average Good Poor Good
Auto Reset/Chisel
w/ 3” or 4” Twisted Point
Auto Reset/Chisel
w/ 3” or 4” Twisted Point
Poor Very Good Very Poor Average