GREAT PLAINS Turbo Max 2400TM User manual

Operator Manual
Turbo Seeder
Turbo Max 2400TM - 4000TM
Terra Max HT1100-20 - HT1100-40
Read the Operator's manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent
instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception.Your life and the
lives of others depend on it!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 5
LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................................................ 6
Orbit-Air / Zero-Max Identification ..........................................................................................7
Safety Information ..................................................................................................................8
SAFETY Decals................................................................................................................9
Operator’s Manual Review...............................................................................................9
Operator Safety..............................................................................................................10
Safety Guidelines............................................................................................................10
Granular Chemical Safety............................................................................................... 11
Hydraulic Safety.............................................................................................................. 11
Transport Safety ............................................................................................................. 11
Storage Safety ................................................................................................................12
Orbit-Air Applicator ...............................................................................................................12
SET UP / OPERATION ............................................................................................................. 15
Control Unit Wiring Connections ..........................................................................................15
Hydraulics ............................................................................................................................17
Safe Operation .....................................................................................................................18
Control Unit ..........................................................................................................................19
Air Pressure Gauge..............................................................................................................20
Closure Slides ......................................................................................................................21
Calibration ............................................................................................................................22

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MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................ 24
Routine Maintenance / Inspection .......................................................................................24
Hydraulic Blower.............................................................................................................24
Bearings..........................................................................................................................25
Lubrication......................................................................................................................26
Safety..............................................................................................................................27
Clutches………………………………………………………………....................................27
Metering Wheels….………..............................................................................................29
Deflector Packages………..............................................................................................30
Post-Season Maintenance ...................................................................................................31
Pre-Season Maintenance.....................................................................................................32
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................33
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................ 36

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INTRODUCTION
this applicator is designed to provide you with years of accurate and dependable
performance when used for the purpose for which it was intended.
To make sure your applicator provides you with safe, efficient, and trouble-free operation, all
personnel that operate this applicator must read and understand all the information included in
this operator’s manual. It is the responsibility of the owner(s) of this equipment to ensure that
the operator is fully instructed and understands the contents of this manual. If you have any
questions about this manual or the equipment, contact your Gandy dealer, or the factory.
ALWAYS use original Gandy service parts as substitute parts could adversely affect equipment
performance and warranty.
DEALER
Your authorized dealer is your primary source for parts and service. If you need assistance
with the operation or maintenance of this applicator, contact your dealer, or the factory. For
future reference, write the dealer’s name and phone number below:
Purchase Date:
Dealership:
Salesperson:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Web:
Further Assistance
For additional help with understanding these assembly instructions or for any other assembly or
setup related questions, please contact our service department at the following address:
Great Plains Service Department
1525 E. North St.
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
Or call us at [phone] to speak over the phone with a service representative.
Copies of this machine’s operator manual are available by mail or online. Please visit
www.greatplainsag.com and follow the product link for information on your machine.

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Great Plains (a division of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.) warrants to the original
purchaser that this Great Plains machine will be free from defects in material and work-
manship for a period of one year (Parts & Labor) from the rst use date when used as
intended for personal use; ninety days for custom/commercial or rental use.
Second year limited warranty covers Parts ONLY (personal usage only, excluding labor
and wear items). is warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Great
Plains. Great Plains reserves the right to inspect any equipment or part which are claimed
to have been defective in material or workmanship.
e following items and/or conditions are NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: Fail-
ures resulting from the abuse or misuse of the equipment, failures occurring as a result of
accidental damage or Force Majeure, failures resulting from alterations or modications,
failures caused by lack of normal maintenance as outlined in the operator’s manual, re-
pairs made by non-authorized personnel, items replaced or repaired due to normal wear
(such as wear items and ground-engaging components including, but not limited to, disc
blades, chisel points, tires, bushings, and scrapers), repeat repair due to improper diagno-
sis or improper repair by the dealer, temporary repairs, service calls and/or mileage to and
from customer location, overtime premium, or unit hauling expenses. e warranty may
be voided if the unit is towed at speeds in excess of 20 miles per hour (32 kilometers per
hour), or failures occurring from soils with rocks, stumps, or other obstructions.
Great Plains reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at
any time without notice. e warranty shall not be interpreted to render Great Plains
liable for damages of any kind, direct or consequential or contingent to property. Fur-
thermore, Great Plains shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its
control. is warranty does not extend to crop loss, losses caused by planting or harvest
delays or any expense or loss of labor, supplies, rental machinery, or for any other reason.
No other warranty of any kind whatsoever expressed or implied, is made with respect
to this sale; and all implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular
purpose which exceed the obligations set forth in this written warranty are hereby
disclaimed and excluded from this sale.
his warranty is not valid unless registered by a certied Great Plains dealer.

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ORBIT-AIR / ZERO-MAX IDENTIFICATION
Orbit-Air Serial Number / Model Number
The Company places a serial / model number nameplate on the
front of the Turbo-Seeder (above Zero-Max) for easy identification.
For parts, service, or technical information, always provide your
dealer with the model and serial number.
Model:
Serial No.:
Zero-Max Serial Number / Model Number
The Company places a serial number / model number
nameplate on the side of the Zero-Max rate controller for easy
identification.
Model:
Serial No.:

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SAFETY INFORMATION
This Operator’s Manual provides important safety messages that are posted on Orbit-Air
applicators. ALWAYS read and obey all safety messages.
Safety Alert Symbol
Not all decals on the Orbit-Air Applicator have the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts
you to hazards that have the potential to kill or hurt you and/or others, or cause damage to
equipment or property. Safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the
word WARNING, CAUTION, or IMPORTANT.
These words mean:
W ARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in personal injury, product damage, or
property damage.
IMPORT ANT
Provides practical information and potential consequences.
NOTE
Provides additional information about a component or process.
Notes will call attention to issues to be kept in mind regarding the applicable situation.

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SAFETY DECALS
Keep safety decals clean and legible at all times. Replace decals that are missing or have
become illegible. Safety decals are available from the factory.
Safety Decal Installation
• Be sure the installation area is clean and dry.
• Decide on the exact position before removing the backing paper.
• Remove the smallest portion of the backing paper.
• Align the decal over the desired area and press the small portion of the decal into place.
• Remove the remainder of the backing paper and press the entire decal in place.
• Pierce any air pockets and smooth them out.
Familiarize yourself with the location and message of all safety decals.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL REVIEW
ALL OPERATORS must read and understand the Operator’s Manual before working with
the applicator. Review the Operator’s Manual and safety decals of this machine before each
season of use. The Safety Alert Symbol is on all pertinent safety decals. When you see the
symbol, follow the instructions to avoid injury or death.

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Figure 1. Safety Decal Locations
OPERATOR SAFETY
Applicator owners must give operation instructions to employees or operators before
allowing them to operate the applicator, and at least annually thereafter, according to OSHA
(Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Regulation 1928.57.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Store a first aid kit in a visible, accessible location, and know how to use it.
2. Keep safety decals clean and legible at all times. Replace missing or damaged decals.
3. Before servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging the applicator, stop the machine, set
the parking brake, and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.