Operator’s/Parts Manual Vantage II Planting Components ! 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! 11160 Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
Table of Contents General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Owner’s Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Operating and Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .5 General Operation & Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Adjustments . .
General Information 1 General Information Important Notice Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, while every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
2 Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. This Vantage II Fertilizer Coulter has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine. Description of Unit The parts on your Vantage II Fertilizer Coulter have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Great Plains parts.
Important Safety Information 3 Important Safety Information Look for Safety Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it.
4 Owner Assistance If you need customer service or repair parts, contact a Great Plains dealer. They have trained personnel, repair parts and equipment specially designed for Great Plains products. Your machine’s parts were specially designed and should only be replaced with Great Plains parts. Always use the model number when ordering parts from your Great Plains dealer.
Operating and Assembly Instructions 5 Operating and Assembly Instructions Most accidents are the result of negligence and carelessness, usually caused by failure of the operator to follow simple but necessary safety precautions. The following safety precautions are suggested to help prevent such accidents. The safe operation of any machinery is a big concern to consumers and manufactures.Your Vantage II Fertilizer Coulter has been designed with many built-in safety features.
6 12. If a hydraulic leak develops, correct it immediately. Escaping hydraulic oil can have extremely high pressure. A stream of high pressure oil may easily penetrate the skin as with modern needle-less vaccination equipment - but with the exception that hydraulic fluid may cause blood poisoning. It is imperative that the connections are tight and that all lines and pipes are in good condition. If an injury is caused by the escaping hydraulic fluid, see doctor at once! 13.
Adjustments 7 Adjustments Spring Adjustments No down pressure spring adjustment is necessary on this unit. Initial operating force to move coulter upwards is 428 pounds. The preload has proved to be more than adequate for most No-Till conditions. The torsion spring on the wheel arm requires no adjustment. This spring applies adequate down pressure to the wheel. This controls the soil from being pushed away from the coulter blade, leaving the furrow as narrow as possible.
8 Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any farm implement. With careful and systematic inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and repair. After using your Fertilizer Coulter for several hours, check all bolts to be sure they are tight. 1. Listed below are the items you need to lubricate every 20 hours of operation. Use a heavy duty multipurpose grease: a. Grease zerk on hub. b.
Maintenance and Lubrication 9 20 12798 Hub Type of Lubrication: Heavy duty multipurpose grease 20 Swivel Mounting Casting Type of Lubrication: Heavy duty multipurpose grease 12799 ! WARNING Great Plains denies any responsibility for damage caused to seed due to the improper application of liquid fertilizer or chemical. It is the sole responsibility of the user of liquid fertilizer or chemical for any damage incurred.
10 Parts Vantage II Coulter 11158 204-310M 4/26/2006
Parts 11 Ref. Part No. Description 1. 2.
12 Rectangular Tubing Clamps Kit 10188 204-310M 4/26/2006
Parts 13 Ref. Part No. Description 1. 204-225K 204-226K 204-212H 204-213H 804-022C 803-021C 806-085C 806-086C 204-192D 204-193D 804-015C 803-020C 802-091C 204-185D 204-186D 204-187D 204-188D 204-189D 806-078C 3 DIA BAR CLAMP KIT 3 1/2 DIA BAR CLAMP KIT 3DIA BAR CLAMP WELDMENT 3 1/2 DIA BAR CLAMP WELDMENT WASHER LOCK SPRING 5/8 PLT NUT HEX 5/8-11 PLT U-BOLT 5/8-11 X3 7/8 3 CORNER U-BOLT 5/8-11 X 4 17/32 3 CORNER 3 DIAMOND SPLIT CLAMP 3.
14 Extension Brackets 20123 204-310M 4/26/2006
Parts 15 Ref. Part No. Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16 Extension Brackets 20124 204-310M 4/26/2006
Parts 17 Ref. Part No. Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 204-364K 204-363K 204-358K 204-357K 204-112D 204-123D 204-239D 204-240D 204-033D 802-105C 804-022C 803-021C 803-020C 804-015C 806-010C 26 EXTENSION BRACKET 14 5/8 EXTENSION BRACKET IH 950 EXTENSION KIT 15 1/2 L IH 950 EXTENSION KIT 15 1/2 R EXTENSION BRKT 26 (2 1/2 X 7) EXT.
18 Extension Brackets 20125 204-310M 4/26/2006
Parts 19 Ref. Part No. Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 204-351K 204-352K 204-353K 204-354K 890-543C 890-542C 890-547C 890-548C 204-236D 802-164C 804-023C 803-027C COULTER EXT. KIT LEFT SHORT COULTER EXT. KIT RIGHT SHORT COULTER EXT. KIT LEFT LONG COULTER EXT. KIT RIGHT LONG COULTER EXTENSION LEFT COULTER EXTENSION RIGHT COULTER EXTENSION LEFT LONG COULTER EXTENSION RIGHT LONG COULTER EXT.
20 Extension Brackets 20127 204-310M 4/26/2006
Parts 21 Ref. Part No. Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 204-365K 204-430S 204-038K 204-039K 204-031K 204-082H 204-023D 204-044H 204-058H 204-029H 204-033D 802-105C 802-260C 802-053C 806-010C 806-055C 806-050C 804-015C 804-022C 804-023C 803-020C 803-021C 803-027C 804-017C 31 1/2 EXTENSION BRACKET 9 1/2 EXTENSION BUNDLE EXT. BRKT X 10 EXT. BRKT 3 DIA.
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Appendix 23 Appendix Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size (Inches) Grade 2 Grade 5 in-tpi1 N · m2 ft-lb3 N·m 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 1/4" - 28 8.5 6 Grade 8 Bolt Size (Metric) 5.8 8.8 Class 5.8 10.9 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 ft-lb N·m ft-lb mm x pitch4 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8 4 3 6 5 9 7 13 10 18 14 M6X1 7 5 11 8 15 11 N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb 5/16 - 18 15 11 24 17 33 25 M 8 X 1.
24 Warranty Great Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated warrants to the original purchaser that this seeding equipment will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use; 90 days for commercial or rental purposes.
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Corporate Office: P.O.
