Operator’s/Parts Manual
Vantage II
Planting Components
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!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
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 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. 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 a Great Plains Authorized Dealer.
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.
! 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.
! 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 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. 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.
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.
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!DANGER
!WARNING
!CAUTION
! 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 designed and 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 satisfied 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
! 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 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. 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.
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.
! WARNING
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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.
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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.
! 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.
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".
! 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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