Summers VRT Renegade User manual

®
Operator’s
Manual
SUMMERS MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
WEB SITE: www.summersmfg.com
DEVILS LAKE, NORTH DAKOTA 58301 [phone]
8Z1065 © Summers Mfg. Co., Inc. 2019 Printed in USA
IMPORTANT
THE OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE
FOR ADJUSTING THE MACHINE SINCE
MACHINE DOES NOT COME “FIELD
READY” FROM FACTORY.
CAUTION
READ & UNDERSTAND OPERATOR’S
MANUAL BEFORE USING MACHINE.
VRT RENEGADE Variable Rate Tillage
VRT RENEGADE Variable Rate Tillage
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Warranty
Summers warrants only products of its manufacture against operational failure caused by defective materials
or workmanship which occur during normal use within 36 months from the date of purchase by the end user from
Summers’ dealer.
Summers’ obligation is to replace free of charge any part of any product that Summers inspection shows to be
defective excluding transportation charges to Devils Lake, ND and return and also excluding all transportation costs
from Summers’ dealer to the dealer’s customer and all other costs such as removal and installation expense.
Summers shall not be liable for loss of time, manufacturing costs, labor, material, loss of prots, consequential
damages, direct or indirect, because of defective products whether due to rights arising under the contract of sale or
independently thereof, and whether or not such claim is based on contract, tort or warranty.
Written permission for any warranty claim return must be rst obtained from authorized Summers’ personnel.
All returns must be accompanied with a complete written explanation of claimed defects and the circumstances of
operational failure.
Written warranty for all component parts used in the manufacture of Summers products is available upon request.
Warranty of such component parts will be determined by said component manufacturer upon their inspection of the
claimed defective part.
This express warranty is the sole warranty of Summers. There are no warranties, which extend beyond the war-
ranty herein expressly set forth. The sales for products of Summers under any other warranty or guarantee express
or implied is not authorized. This warranty voids all previous issues.
SUMMERS MANUFACTURING CO. INC.
DEVILS LAKE, NORTH DAKOTA 58301
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Publish Date 6/11/2019

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GENERAL INFORMATION
This book is composed of four basic sections: Safety, Operation and Maintenance, and Parts.
The Operation Section provides information for the proper operation and maintenance of your Summers
VRT RENEGADE. A complete parts breakdown is provided in the Parts Section.
Parts are referenced in each drawing with the Summers Manufacturing Part Number. Use this Part Number when or-
dering replacement parts from your Summers dealer. See back section of manual for description of each Part Number.
Reference to “Right” and “Left” in this book is determined when the machine is viewed from the rear.
It is the policy of this company to improve its products whenever possible and practical to do so. We reserve the right to
make changes or improvements in the design or construction of parts at any time without incurring the obligation to install
such changes on products previously delivered.
Summers Manufacturing Company, Inc. strongly recommends that each VRT RENEGADE Operator READ and
UNDERSTAND the Operator’s Manual before using the machine. In addition, this Operator’s Manual should be
REVIEWED at least ANNUALLY thereafter.
SECTION CONTENTS
Section 1: SAFETY
Section 2: OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS
Section 3: PARTS
Section 4: PART NUMBERS & DESCRIPTIONS
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City __________________________________
State/Prov. ____________________________ Date Purchased____________________________
Mail Code _____________________________ Dealer ___________________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1- SAFETY
SAFETY- ALERT SYMBOL & GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES ........................................................................................ [1-1]
SAFETY DECALS .............................................................................................................................................. [1-2]-[1-6]
SECTION 2 – OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
START-UP ........................................................................................................................................................ [2-1]-[2-2]
I-PAD SETUP ................................................................................................................................................... [2-3]-[2-4]
ICONTROL APP BUTTON MAP ................................................................................................................................... [2-5]
USING THE ICONTROL APP ............................................................................................................................. [2-6]-[2-10]
TRANSPORTING ...................................................................................................................................................... [2-11]
UNHOOKING VRT RENEGADE ................................................................................................................................ [2-11]
STORAGE ................................................................................................................................................................ [2-11]
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................................... [2-12]
BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................................................ [2-12]
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................... [2-13]-[2-15]
DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... [2-15]
SENSOR REPLACEMENT .......................................................................................................................................... [2-16]
SECTION 3 - PARTS
25’ - 30’ CENTER TRANSPORT ...................................................................................................... [3-1]-[3-2]
25’ - 30’ CENTER .......................................................................................................................... [3-3]-[3-4]
25’ - 30’ WINGS ............................................................................................................................ [3-5]-[3-6]
25’ – 30’ HITCH ............................................................................................................................ [3-7]-[3-8]
25’ – 30’ SENSORS ...................................................................................................................... [3-9]-[3-10]
25’ – 30’ LIGHTING ................................................................................................................... [3-11]-[3-12]
35’ - 40’ CENTER TRANSPORT .................................................................................................. [3-13]-[3-14]
35’ - 40’ CENTER ..................................................................................................................... [3-15]-[3-16]
35’ - 40’ HITCH ......................................................................................................................... [3-17]-[3-18]
35’ – 40’ WINGS ....................................................................................................................... [3-19]-[3-20]
35’ – 40’ SENSORS ................................................................................................................... [3-21]-[3-22]
35’ – 40’ LIGHTING ................................................................................................................... [3-23]-[3-24]
25’ – 40’ DECALS ..................................................................................................................... [3-25]-[3-26]
GANG/TRIP/HUB ASSEMBLIES .................................................................................................. [3-27]-[3-28]
HYDRAULIC BLOCK ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................ [3-29]-[3-30]
25’ – 30’ MAIN LIFT HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT .......................................................................................... [3-31]
25’ – 30’ BLADE ANGLE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT .................................................................................... [3-32]
25’ – 30’ BASKET DOWNPRESSURE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ................................................................... [3-33]
25’ – 30’ WING FOLD/DOWNPRESSURE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ............................................................. [3-34]
25’ – 30’ GAUGE WHEEL HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ................................................................................... [3-35]
25’ – 30’ HITCH HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ................................................................................................. [3-36]
25’ – 30’ AUXILIARY BLOCK HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ............................................................................. [3-37]
35’ – 40’ MAIN LIFT HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT .......................................................................................... [3-38]
35’ – 40’ BLADE ANGLE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT .................................................................................... [3-39]
35’ BASKET DOWNPRESSURE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ............................................................................ [3-40]
40’ BASKET DOWNPRESSURE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ............................................................................ [3-41]
35’ – 40’ WING FOLD/DOWNPRESSURE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ............................................................. [3-42]
35’ – 40’ GAUGE WHEEL HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ................................................................................... [3-43]
35’ – 40’ HITCH HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ................................................................................................. [3-44]
35’ – 40’ AUXILIARY BLOCK HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ............................................................................. [3-45]
MOUNTED HARROW ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................... [3-47]-[3-48]
ROLLING BASKET ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................... [3-49]-[3-50]
HARROW/BASKET ARM ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................... [3-51]-[3-52]
HUBS/AXLES ............................................................................................................................ [3-53]-[3-54]
ACRE METER ....................................................................................................................................... [3-55]
SECTION 4 – PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION
PARTS NUMBER AND DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................................................ [4-1]-[4-3]
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SAFETY
1-1
SAFETY-ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol is used to denote possible danger and
care should be taken to prevent bodily injury.
This symbol means:
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Denition of each Signal Word used in conjunction with the Safety-Alert symbol.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is to limited to the most extreme situations.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND Operator’s Manual before using machine. Review at least annually thereafter.
2. VERIFY all safety devices and shields are in place before using machine.
3. KEEP hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
4. STOP engine, place all controls in neutral, set parking brake, remove ignition key and wait for all mov-
ing parts to stop before servicing, adjusting or maintaining.
5. BE CAREFUL when working around high pressure hydraulic system.
6. DO NOT ALLOW RIDERS.
SAFETY DURING TRANSPORT
1. ONLY TOW at a safe speed. Use caution when making corners and meeting tra󰀩c.
2. USE safety chain between tractor drawbar and implement hitch when transporting on public roads.
3. ALWAYS use transport locks when transporting on public roads.
4. COMPLY with local lighting, marking and oversize regulations when transporting on highways.
5. FREQUENTLY check for tra󰀩c from rear, especially during turns.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

WARNING
REMOVE TRANSPORT LOCK(S) BEFORE LOWERING MACHINE.
IF LOCK(S) DO NOT REMOVE FREELY, INSURE THAT
CYLINDERS ARE COMPLETELY FILLED WITH HYDRAULIC
FLUID AND ARE SUPPORTING THE LOAD TO BE LOWERED.
8Z0075
CAUTION
1. Read and understand Operator’s Manual before using machine.
2. For Sprayers:
a. Read and follow chemical manufacturers’ WARNINGS, instructions and procedures before
using.
b. Use recommended personal protective equipment to reduce or eliminate chemical contact.
c. Never run pump dry.
3. Verify all safety devices and shields are in place before using machine.
4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
5. Stop engine, place all controls in neutral, set parking brakes, remove ignition key and wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, maintaining or unplugging.
6. Be careful when working around high pressure hydraulic system.
7. Do not allow riders.
8. Check all wheel bolts DAILY for tightness.
9. Refer to Operator’s Manual for periodic and annual maintenance.
10. For Towed Implements, DO NOT EXCEED 20 MPH.
8Z0276
FRAME PINCH POINT HAZARD
KEEP AWAY
To prevent serious injury or death from crushing:
• Stay away from frame hinge area when folding
wings.
• Keep others away.
• Do not fold wings when bystanders are present.
DANGER
8Z0087
SAFETY
1-2
SAFETY DECALS
A. KEEP SAFETY DECALS CLEAN.
B. REPLACE missing or unreadable decals. New decals are available from your Summers dealer by ordering
correct part number (PN) located on decal.
C. Locations shown on Page 6.
1. TRANSPORT LOCK WARNING DECAL (PN 8Z0075)
2. PINCH POINT DECAL (PN 8Z0087)
3. GENERAL CAUTION DECAL (PN 8Z0276)

IMPORTANT
TO REPHASE CYLINDERS, RAISE
MACHINE AND MAINTAIN HYDRAULIC
PRESSURE TEN SECONDS AFTER
CYLINDERS ARE FULLY EXTENDED.
QUICKLY RETRACT CYLINDERS AT
LEAST 1/2”. REPHASING SHOULD BE
DONE EVERY HOUR OF OPERATION TO
MAINTAIN UNIFORM TILLAGE DEPTH.
8Z0340
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
STAND CLEAR OF MACHINE
WHEN WINGS ARE BEING
RAISED AND LOWERED.
MECHANICAL OR HYDRAU-
LIC FAILURE CAN ALLOW
WINGS TO FALL RAPIDLY.
8Z0344
DANGER
SAFETY
1-3
4. REPHASING CYLINDERS DECAL (PN 8Z0340)
5. INSTALLING CYLINDER LOCKS DECAL (PN 8Z0342)
6. STAYING CLEAR OF WINGS DECAL (PN 8Z0344)

8Z0346
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
DO NOT CONTACT
ELECTRICAL LINES.
DANGER
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SAFETY
1-4
7. ELECTROCUTION DANGER DECAL (PN 8Z0346)
8. SUMMERS LOGO 8Z0202 (3.5” HIGH) AND 8Z0204 (5.5” HIGH)
9. VRT RENEGADE DECAL 8Z2550 3” HIGH AND 8Z2555 5.5” HIGH

SAFETY
1-5
11. AMBER REFLECTOR (PN 8Z0800)
12. RED-ORANGE REFLECTOR (PN 8Z0805)
13. RED REFLECTOR (PN 8Z0810)
Safety Light Operation
The Summers Safety Light Kit is equipped with a 7 pin
connector which meets SAE J560 specication. To pro-
tect 7 pin connector, store in dust cap (8K8067) when not
attached to towing vehicle.

SAFETY
1-6