Great Plains Verti-Till Ripper VT 03 Hyddepth Convert - Manual

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Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
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Installation Instructions
596-141M
Verti-Till Ripper
VT 03 Hyddepth Convert to Mech Update
• 5, 7 and 9 Shank Verti-Till Ripper
General Information
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!
!!
These instructions explain how to install the VT 03
Hyddepth Convert to Mech. This is an update to
convert the first year Verti-Till Rippers from a hy-
draulic depth control to a mechanical depth control.
These instructions apply to:
596-139A VT 03 Hyddepth Convert to Mech
Manual Update
Refer to the Verti-Till Ripper operator’s manual for
detailed information on safely operating, adjusting,
troubleshooting and maintaining the mechanical
depth control. Refer to the parts manual for part
identification.
596-098M Operator’s Manual
596-098P Parts Manual
11/17/2004
Before You Start
Page 5 is a detailed listing of parts included in the
VT 03 Hyddepth Convert to Mech package. Use
this list to inventory parts received.
Tools Required
• Basic hand tools
• Welder
Definitions
Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual
are determined by facing the direction the ma-
chine will travel while in use unless otherwise
stated.
Assembly Instructions
Refer to Figure 1
1. Raise Verti-Till Ripper and install transport
locks on the transport cylinders. Place tractor
in park, turn off ignition and remove the key
before performing update.
2. Remove the old wheel arm torque tube (1).
Save the mounting hardware for reuse.
Figure 1
Remove Old Wheel Arm Torque Tube
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