GREAT PLAINS SS0300 User manual

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Original Instructions 596-224M
Great Plains
OPERATOR MANUAL
MODELS SS0300
Sub-Soiler

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Table of Contents
MODELS SS0300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Intended Use Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Prohibited Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
CE Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Machine Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Target Group for Operator Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Training and Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Handling and Disposing of Chemicals . . . . . . 4
Operation Noise Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
High Pressure Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Lights and Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Shutdown and Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Proper Waste Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Reflectors-Red Triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
833-399C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Reflectors - Fluorescent Panels . . . . . . . . . . . 6
843-183C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Reflector -Amber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
833-886C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hazard Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
858-636C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Eye Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
848-510C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Do Not Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
848-511C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pinch Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
848-531C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tire Not a Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
848-507C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
858-615C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
848-398C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preparation and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Prior to Going to the Field Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hitching Ripper to Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Storing Parking Stands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Machine Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pre-Leveling of Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front to Rear Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Auto Reset Shank Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Gauge Wheel Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Coulter Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Coulter Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Coulter Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Coulter Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Berm Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Distance from Center of Gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pre-Start Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Field Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Loss of Control Hazard: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Check Tractor Capacity and Configuration. . 15
Transport Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SS0300 Light Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SS0300-03-70cm Machine Layout S/N GP-2573YY-
18
SS0300-03-70cm Machine Layout Export S/N GP-
2574YY+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SS0300-03-75cm Machine Layout S/N GP-2573YY-
20
SS0300-03-75cm Machine Layout Export S/N GP-
2574YY+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SS0300-04-70cm Machine Layout S/N GP-2573YY-
22
SS0300-04-70cm Machine Layout Export S/N GP-
2574YY+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SS0300-04-75cm Machine Layout S/N GP2573YY-
24
SS0300-04-75cm Machine Layout Export S/N GP-
2574YY+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SS0300-05-68cm Machine Layout S/N GP2573YY-
26
SS0300-05-68cm Machine Layout Export S/N GP-
2574YY+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SS0300-05-70cm Machine Layout S/N GP-2573YY-
28
SS0300-05-70cm Machine Layout Export S/N GP-
2574YY+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SS0300-06-54cm Machine Layout S/N GP-2573YY-

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SS0300-06-54cm Machine Layout Export S/N GP-
2574YY+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SS0300-06-56cm Machine Layout S/N GP-2573YY-
32
SS0300-06-56cm Machine Layout Export S/N GP-
2574YY+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Shank Pivot Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Coulter Swing Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Coulter Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Berm Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Introduction
Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new
product owners. Your product SS0300 has been
designed with care and built by skilled workers using
quality materials. For best user experience, read this
manual and follow all instructions carefully. These pages
will guide you through the operation and contain tips for
easier adjustment and maintenance. Proper setup,
maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you
get years of satisfactory use from the machine.
The SS0300 Sub-Soiler Inline Ripper is a one-section
machine. It is designed to break up soil crust on hard
dried fields while eliminating compaction layers. An
optional berm conditioner may be added to the rear of
each shank.
Intended Use Statement
The SS0300 with standard equipment and/or
authorized attachments and options is intended to be
used as a deep vertical tillage tool when operated
according to instruction and safety precautions in this
manual, machine decals and other information
provided with the machine.
Use this tillage tool to eliminate compaction layers
and soil density created by horizontal tillage tools
such as plows, disks, and sweep implements.
With working depth of 12” to 16” this fall tillage tool
resets the soil profile and maintains uniform soil
density with minimal topsoil disturbance and no
residue burial.
Prohibited Use
Do not use this machine for any purpose or in any
way other than what is described in this manual,
machine decals, or any other information provided
with the machine. These materials define the
intended use of the machine.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine will
relieve the manufacture of all liability for any resulting
injury or damage.
CE Identification
The CE identification is located on the left hand hitch
truss.
Machine Serial Number
Your machine’s parts were specially designed and
should only be replaced with Great Plains parts.
Always use the serial and model number when
ordering parts from your dealer. The ID plate is on
the front face of the center frame on the left hand
side.
Target Group for Operator Manual
Simplified Illustrations
Illustrations of the machine in the operator
manual are shown without protective
equipment - or with the protective
equipment open - for better understanding.
Be sure to observe the safety information
and follow the handling instructions in the
operator manual. Serious or fatal injury may
be caused as a result.
This operator manual is aimed at trained
agriculturists and persons who are otherwise
qualified for agricultural activities and have received
instruction in working with this machine.
For your safety - You must familiarize yourself with
the contents of this operator manual before
assembly or initial operation of the machine. In this
way, you will achieve optimum work results and
operational safety. The operator manual forms an
integral part of the machine and must always be kept
at hand. This will ensure that you:
avoid accidents.
comply with warranty conditions.
have a fully functional machine in good working order
at all times.
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Training and Instruction
Your dealer will provide instruction on operation and
care of the machine.
Information for the employer - All personnel are to
be regularly, at least once a year, instructed on the
use of the machine, in accordance with the
regulations of the national organization for Health
and Safety at Work. Untrained or unauthorized
persons are not permitted to use the machine.
You are responsible for ensuring that the machine is
operated and maintained safely. Make sure that you
and all other persons that operate, maintain, or work
in close proximity with the machine are familiar with
the operating and maintenance regulations, as well
as the corresponding safety instructions in this
operator manual.
Document Family
596-224M Operator Manual (this document)
596-224P Parts Manual

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Safety Information
The safety symbol indicates a potential safety
hazard to persons operating or near the
machine and advises on how to avoid it.
The notice symbol indicates a potential for
machine or property damage from operator
error and advises on how to avoid misuse.
The information symbol indicates useful - but
not crucial - information for machine
operation, assembly, or adjustment.
Before Getting Started
1. Read this manual in its entirety before attempting
to start and operate the machine.
2. Only use operators that are thoroughly trained by
the owner or trained by someone with the
owner’s consent. The operator must be familiar
with all functions of the tractor and attachments,
and be able to handle emergencies quickly.
3. Maintain attention on operation at all times. Do
not operate if using a smart phone, tablet, or
similar electronic device, and never operate
machine while impaired by alcohol, medication,
any controlled substance, or while fatigued.
4. Do not ever allow passengers to ride the
machine at any time, for any reason.
5. Before operation, make sure that all tractor cab
levers are in their neutral positions and that the
parking brake is engaged.
6. Check brakes, link pins, and other mechanical
parts for wear before using machine.
7. Never wear loose or bulky clothing around
machine. Use additional safety equipment, such
as hard hats, eye and ear protection, safety
boots, etc., as needed.
8. Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized
modification can result in unsafe conditions that
lead to machine damage or personal injury.
Operation
1. Always stop the tractor, put in Park and turn off
engine before leaving the cab. Dismounting from
a moving tractor can cause serious injury or
death.
2. Consider turning radius of tractor and implement
in the field. Turning tractor too tight can cause
hitched implement to ride up on wheels which can
result in injury or equipment damage.
3. Pull machine only from the hitch at the end of the
tongue. Never pull from jack stand, safety chain,
or any point other than the hitch.
4. Never leave the tractor cab unattended while the
implement is running. Remove key and turn off
tractor before exiting the tractor cab.
5. Watch your surroundings at all times. Do not
operate with bystanders nearby, and avoid
contacting overhead obstructions.
6. Check that all guards and shields are
undamaged, installed, and secure before
operating implement.
7. Keep children out of the work area. Do not
operate or turn on machine while children are in
the area.
8. Do not operate near ditches, holes, steep slopes,
embankments, or other surfaces which may
collapse under the machine’s weight or tip the
machine over.
9. Never stand between tractor and implement
unless parking brake is applied.
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Handling and Disposing of Chemicals
Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper
use can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil
and property.
1. Read chemical manufacturer’s instructions
carefully, and then take appropriate precautions
before use.
2. Wear protective clothing.
3. Wash hands and face before eating after working
with chemicals. Shower as soon as application is
completed for the day.
4. Apply only with acceptable wind conditions. Make
sure wind drift of chemicals will not affect any
surrounding land, people or animals.
5. Dispose of unused chemicals and chemical
waste as specified by the manufacturer. Observe
all the local ordinances and regulations in your
area.
Operation Noise Hazard
1. Use proper ear protection like headphones or
earplugs while working.
PTO
1. Wait until all moving components have
completely stopped before adjusting, cleaning, or
servicing any PTO driven equipment.
2. Before installing or using PTO driven equipment,
read the tractor manual and review the safety
labels attached to the equipment.
3. When operating stationary PTO driven
equipment, always apply the parking brake and
place chocks behind wheels.
4. Stay clear of and never step over any rotating
parts.
Maintenance
1. Understand procedure before doing work. Use
proper tools and equipment.
2. Work in a clean, dry area.
3. Lower the implement. Put tractor in Park, turn off
engine. To prevent unauthorized starting, remove
key before performing maintenance or service
work.
4. If work must be performed with wings raised, set
the wing tilt locks to the road position.
5. Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all
system pressure is relieved.
6. Relieve hydraulic pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing any work on the
system.
7. Do not work underneath any hydraulically
supported components. Hydraulics can settle,
leak, or be accidentally lowered. If working
underneath hydraulically supported components
is necessary, secure implement with stands or
suitable blocking beforehand.
8. Disconnect electronic monitor and lighting
harness from the tractor before servicing or
adjusting electrical systems.
9. Before welding, disconnect electronic monitor and
lighting harness from the tractor. Protect hydraulic
lines. Avoid fumes from heated paint.
10. Remove buildup of grease, oil, or debris.
11. Check and replace worn brake lines as needed.
12. Remove all tools and unused parts from
implement before operation.
Tire Safety
1. Check tires for cuts, bulges, and correct
pressure. Replace worn or damaged tires.
2. Tire changing can be hazardous and must be
performed by trained personnel using correct
tools and equipment.
3. Tire explosion and/or serious injury can result from
over inflation. Do not exceed tire inflation
pressures.
4. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-
handling equipment adequate for weight involved.
5. Tighten wheel bolts only to the specified torque.

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High Pressure Fluids
1. Escaping fluid from holes in hydraulic lines is
difficult to spot. Do not use your hands or bare
skin to search for suspected leaks; instead, use a
piece of cardboard or wood. If injured by
escaping hydraulic fluid, see a medical
professional immediately. Exposure can result in
gangrene or severe allergic reaction.
2. Check that hydraulic fittings are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
3. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or
goggles when working with hydraulic systems.
Transporting
1. As with transporting any piece of heavy
machinery, comply with all local laws and
regulations before and during transport process.
2. Transport only at recommended transport speed
for implement. Some rough terrains require a
slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
3. Before towing implement on roads, make sure to
empty out all material from the hoppers or boxes.
4. Know transport height and width of implement.
5. Do not tow an implement that, when fully loaded,
weighs more than 1.5 times the weight of towing
vehicle.
6. Keep clear of overhead power lines and other
obstructions when transporting.
7. Do not fold or unfold the implement while the
tractor is moving.
8. Reduce speed when turning, and make as wide a
turn as possible. Turning tractor too tight can
cause implement to tip over.
9. When towing on a trailer, secure implement with
tie downs and chains.
10. When towing on a trailer, sudden braking can
cause a trailer to swerve and upset. Reduce
speed if trailer is not equipped with brakes.
Safety Chain
1. Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or
greater than the gross weight of towed machinery.
2. Replace chain if any links or end fittings are
broken, stretched or damaged.
3. Do not use safety chain for towing.
Safety Lights and Devices
1. Always use safety lighting. Slow-moving tractors
and towed machinery can create a hazard when
driven on public roads. They are difficult to see,
especially at night.
2. If equipped, use flashing warning lights and turn
signals whenever driving on public roads.
3. Use safety devices provided with implement.
4. Keep safety lights and signs clean and visible from
front and rear of machine.
5. Keep lights in operating condition.
Shutdown and Storage
1. Park the tractor and implement on a solid, level
surface where children normally do not play.
2. Fold and tilt wings.
3. Put tractor in park or set the parking brake. Turn
off engine and remove switch key to prevent
unauthorized starting.
4. Wait for all components to come to a complete
stop before leaving the operator’s seat.
5. Turn lockout valve and wing lock levers to locked
position to prevent the wings from lowering.
6. Detach the tractor. Secure the implement using
blocks.
Proper Waste Disposal
1. Dispose of waste properly to avoid threatening
the environment and ecology. Potential harmful
waste includes oil, fuel, filters, and batteries.
2. Use a leak-proof container for draining fluids. Do
not use a food or beverage container that may be
mistaken for a consumable product.
3. Do not drain or pour waste onto the ground,
down a drain, or into any water source.
4. Contact your local environmental or recycling center
for the proper way to recycle or dispose of waste.

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Safety Decals
Your implement comes equipped with safety
reflectors and decals in place.
Read and follow decal directions. Keep all safety
decals clean and legible. Replace all damaged,
faded, or missing decals.
Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer.
Refer to this section for proper decal placement.
When ordering new parts or components, also
request corresponding safety decals.
To install new decals:
Clean the area on which the decal is to be placed.
Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on surface,
being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal.
Reflectors-Red Triangle
833-399C
Two red triangles at rear of unit.
Reflectors - Fluorescent Panels
843-183C
On the back sign mount weldment both sides.
2 total
Reflector -Amber
833-886C
Two on the rear outside center frame both sides.
69433
69433
69433

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Hazard Decals
858-636C
Do not preform any procedure that loosens
hardware, take appropriate precautions outlined in
the manual, carefully read all instructions for
machine use, do not move tractor with someone on
machine.
One on the front of center frame.
Eye Protection
848-510C
Always wear eye protection when working on or
around unit.
One on front of frame.
Do Not Ride
848-511C
Do not allow riders on unit at any time.
One on front of frame.
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Pinch Point
848-531C
Do not place hands between moving parts.
One on front of frame.
Tire Not a Step
848-507C
Use ladder, not tires to climb on machine.
Two decals - one on outside each gauge wheel jack,
Tire Pressure
858-615C
Inflate tires no more than maximum pressure.
Two decals - one on each tire arm.
30KM Per HR
848-398C
Do Not exceed recommended speed limit.
One on rear of speed limit bracket.
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Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor and
SS0300 Product for use, and covers tasks that need
to be done seasonally, or when the tractor/product
configuration changes.
Before using the product in the field, you must hitch it
to a suitable tractor, inspect systems and level the
product. Before using the product for the first time,
and periodically thereafter, certain adjustments and
calibrations are required.
Prior to Going to the Field Checklist
Complete this checklist before routine setup:
Read and understand “Safety Information” on
page 3.
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.
 Check that all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated. See “Lubrication” on page 35. The hubs
will come pre-greased and will not need greased at
this time.
Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged.
See “Safety Decals” on page 6.
Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten
wheel bolts as specified. See “Tire Inflation Chart”
on page 39.
Hitching Ripper to Tractor
Crushing Hazard
You may be severely injured or killed by
being crushed between the tractor and drill.
Do not stand or place any part of your body
between drill and moving tractor. Stop
tractor engine and set park brake before
installing hitch pins.
Hitching with 3-Point
The sub-soiler is designed to use either Category II
or III tractors. See drawing for correct pins and hole
positions for Category II.
See drawing for correct pins and hole positions for
Category III
Connect your tractor 3-point to the sub-soiler 3-point
hitch. If using quick hitch be sure sub-soiler locks into
hitch securely.
Raise tractor 3-point just enough to relieve pressure
from parking stands.
Swing up and pin up 3-point stands. See “Storing
Parking Stands” on page 10.
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Electrical Connection
1. Make sure tractor is shut down with accessory
power off before making connections.
2. Connect lighting connector and any options or
after-market electronics to tractor outlets.
3. Tie up excess cable, allowing enough slack for
the drill to tilt back.
Make Electrical Connections
Make connections prior to machine
movement.
(1) #1 Yellow - LH Flashing Lights
(2) #6 Red - Brake Lights
(3) #5 Empty
(4) #4 Green - RH Flashing Lights
(5) #3 White - Ground
(6) #2 Blue - Aux Power
(7) #7 Brown - Tail Lights
Load Sway Risk:

Adjust 3-point hitch arms and sway blocks
to minimize any side-to-side sway to
assure proper tracking in the field and safe
road travel.
Storing Parking Stands
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4. While holding the parking stand (1), remove the
snap lock pin (2).
5. Slide the stand out the bottom of the holder (3)
and position stand across frame as shown.
6. Install snap lock pin through aligned holes to
secure.
Machine Adjustments
Pre-Leveling of Machine
Front to Rear Leveling
7. Pre-leveling of machine may be done on a level
floor. Lower the machine down until the shank
tips are just above the floor.
8. Adjust the 3 point top link until the front and rear
points are level.
Auto Reset Shank Adjustment
9. The dual spring package should be preloaded so
both top and bottom springs are loaded evenly
and measure 23.8” from end of coil to end of coil.
Down Stop
(not visible)
Spring pack is pre-loaded at factory and should not be
disassembled in the field. You could be severely injured or
killed by instant release of stored energy.
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Gauge Wheel Adjustment
1. The jacks should only be used to help raise and
lower the gauge wheels. The cross pin still needs
to be used in order to avoid overloading the jack.
2. Adjust the gauge wheel as shown on the decal
on the front of the frame.
Cross Pin
Coulter Adjustment
Coulter Height
1. Determine the desired depth of the shank and
set the gauge wheel in the appropriate hole.
2. Subtract 8” from the shank depth. Take this
distance and measure from the top of the frame
to the top of the coulter shank. This will allow the
coulter to run approximately hub deep. If trying to
deep rip less than 8”, position the top of the
coulter shank flush with the top of the tube.
Coulter Alignment
3. Loosen the bottom set screw (1), jam nut (2) and
swivel limiter set screw (3). Lower the ripper in
the ground and drive forward a few feet.
4. Leave the ripper in the ground and tighten the
bottom set screw (1) and jam nut (2). Position the
swivel limiter in the center of the slot and tighten
the set screw (3).
5. Check alignment of the coulter and shank. Move
either the coulter or shank so the shank is in the
center of the grove made by the coulter.
Note: If you want the coulter to swivel, loosen
the bottom set screw (1) and jam nut (2).
Retighten jam nut to prevent from loosing set
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Coulter Spring
1. The coulter springs are preset at the factory to
between 97/8” to 10”. This is measured from the
inside surface of the coulter spring washer to the
inside surface of the coulter bushing.
Adjusting the spring below 97/8” could cause
premature part failure and void the warranty.
Berm Conditioner
1. The berm conditioner may be adjusted pulling
up on handle sliding to a different notch.
 For maximum down pressure move handle
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Distance from Center of Gravity
Observe the total weight, axle loads, tire load-bearing
capacity and minimum ballast specifications.
The front or rear attachment of machines must not cause
the tractor’s permissible total weight, its permissible axle
load, or its tire load-bearing capacity to be exceeded. In
order for steering capability to be maintained, the front
axle must bear at least 20% of the tractor’s unladen
weight.
By investing some effort in making the calculations, you
can determine the:
total weight
axle load
tire load-bearing capacity
minimum ballast
For this calculation, the following data is required:
Data from the tractor’s operator manual:
(A) Unladen weight in kg.
(B) Front axle load in kg.
(C) Rear axle load in kg.
Take into consideration any further weights, such as water
in the tires, additional equipment, etc.
Data from this operator manual:
(D) Total weight of the machine in the rear
attachment. For hitched machines, the supporting load
in kg.
(E) Total weight of the machine in the front
attachment in kg.
(F) Distance between the machine’s center of gravity
in the front attachment and front axle midpoint in m.
(G) Distance between the lower link ball midpoint and
the machine’s center of gravity in the rear attachment
in m. With hitched machine:
Maximum empty (main seed box, dual seed or native
grass, and small seeds) - G=1.48 m.
Minimum empty (main seed box only) - G=1.47 m.
Data to be measured:
(H) Tractor’s wheel base in m.
(I) Distance between the rear axle midpoint and the
lower link ball midpoint in m.
Calculations
The values (A) to (I) can be inserted in the formulas.
Ballast with front weights
Calculation of the ballast with front weights for rear-
mounted machines.
Front ballast in kg:
Ballast with rear weights
Calculation of the ballast with rear weights for front-
mounted machines.
Rear ballast in kg:
Front axle load
Calculating the actual front axle load (J)
Front axle load in kg:
Total weight
Calculating the actual total weight (K).
Total weight in kg:
Rear axle load
Calculating the actual rear axle load (L).
Rear axle load in kg:
DIG+  BH  –0.2 A H  +
FH+
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EF  CH  –0.45 A H  –
HIG++
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EFH+BH  DIG+  –+ 
H
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KEAD++=
LKJ–=