Great Plains Vantage II User Manual
Operator’s/Parts Manual
Vantage II
Planting Components
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Spring Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Fertilizer Tube Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Vantage ll Coulter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Rectangular Tubing Clamp Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Extension Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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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. reserves the right to revise and improve its
products as it sees fit. This publication describes
the state of this product at the time of its
publication, and may not reflect the product at all
times in the future.
Printed in the United States of America.
For your convenience, record your Model and the
Date Purchased on page 4. Have this information
before you when calling aGreat Plains Authorized
Dealer.
General Information
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This Operator’s Manual applies to the
Vantage II Fertilizer Coulter listed below:
204-218L Right Hand Dry Fertilizer Coulter
204-219L Left Hand Dry Fertilizer Coulter
Using this Manual
For your safety and to help in developing a better
understanding of your equipment we highly
recommend that you read the operator sections of
this manual. Reading these sections not only
provides valuable training but also familiarizes
you with helpful information and its location. The
parts sections are for reference only and don’t
require cover to cover reading. After reviewing
your manual store it in a dry, easily accessible
location for future reference.
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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.
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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.
Therefore, should your Vantage II Fertilizer
Coulter require replacement parts go to your
Great Plains Dealer.
Using This Manual
This manual will familiarize you with safety,
assembly, operation, adjustments and
maintenance. Read this manual and follow the
recommendations to help ensure safe and
efficient operation.
The information in this manual is current at
printing. Some parts may change to assure top
performance.
Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this
manual.
Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual
are determined by facing the direction the
machine will travel while in use unless otherwise
stated.
IMPORTANT: A crucial point of information
related to the preceding topic. For safe and
correct operation, read and follow the
directions provided before continuing.
NOTE: Useful information related to the
preceding topic.
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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.
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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. In addition to design and
configuration of equipment, hazard control and
accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of
equipment.
Be Aware of Signal Words
Signal words designate a degree or level of
hazard seriousness.
Important Safety Information
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DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the
most extreme situations, typically for machine
components that, for functional purposes, cannot
be guarded.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury, and includes hazards that
are exposed when guards are removed. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION 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.
DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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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.
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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 designedand
should only be replaced with Great Plains parts.
Always use the model number when ordering
parts from your Great Plains dealer.
Record your Model and Date Purchased here for
quick reference:
Model :________________________________
Date Purchased:_________________________
Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satis-
fied with your new machine. If you do not
understand any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service received, please take the
following actions.
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership
service manager. Make sure they are aware of
any problems so they can assist you.
2. If you are still unsatisfied, seek out the owner
or general manager of the dealership.
3. For further assistance write to:
Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
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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.
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Operating and Assembly Instructions
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. However, no one should
operate this product before carefully reading this
Operators Manual.
General Operation & Repair
Never allow the Fertilizer Coulter to be operated
by anyone who is unfamiliar with the operation of
all functions of the unit. All operators should read
and thoroughly understand the instructions given
in this manual prior to moving the unit.
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1. Make sure safety rules are understood before
operating machinery or tractor.
2. Never permit any persons other than the
operator to ride on the tractor.
3. Never permit any persons to ride on or stand
near the drill while it is in operation.
4. Regulate your speed to the field conditions,
maintaining complete control at all times.
5. After repairing or adjusting, make sure all
tools and parts are removed from the
implement before attempting to operate it.
6. Do not grease or oil machine while it is in
operation.
7. Loose fitting clothing should not be worn as it
may catch in moving parts.
8. Never dismount from a moving tractor.
9. Do not leave the tractor or the implement
unattended with the engine running.
10. Do not stand between the tractor and the
implement during hitching.
11. Detach and store implements in an area
where children normally do not play. Stabilize
implements by using suitable supports and
block wheels.
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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.
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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. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to detect
leaks of hydraulic oil under pressure.
14. Be sure to relieve all hydraulic pressure before
disconnecting any lines or pipes between the
implement and the tractor hydraulic system.
Keep all guards and shields in place.
Assembly Instructions
Your Vantage II Fertilizer Coulter comes to you
completely assembled. Follow the instructions
below for mounting.
Refer to Figure 1
1. Remove the pre-assembled front shield (1)
from the coulter mount (2) by removing the
3/4" hex bolt (3) and 3/4" lock washer (4).
2. Assemble the mounting shank (5), purchased
separately, and the front shield (1) to the
coulter mount (2) using 3/4" hex bolts (3) and
3/4" lock washers (4).
3. Mount clamp brackets (purchased
separately) with mounting shank (5) to the
tool bar. Adjust vertically and align with
furrow unit as desired.The blade is angled in
relationship to the planter path. Mounting
position is dictated by the distance between
the fertilizer tube and the seed furrow.
4. Some planters require extension brackets to
use the Vantage II Fertilizer Coulter. See
pages 14-21 for a list of available brackets.
Figure 1
Assembly
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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.
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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.
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CAUTION
Any attempt to make coulter force greater than factory
setting, may contribute to premature failure of parts
and warranty shall be null and void.
Adjustments
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Fertilizer Tube Adjustment
Adjustments are made by starting with all three
fertilizer tube mounting bolts tightened the same
amount, compressing the rubber slightly.
To move the fertilizer tube assembly toward the
coulter blade you can either loosen the front bolt
or tighten the two rear bolts evenly. To tilt the
bottom of the tube toward the coulter blade, you
can either tighten the bottom rear bolt or loosen
the top rear bolt.
The desired running distance between the coulter
blade and fertilizer tube assembly is from 1/16" to
1/8".
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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.
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