Gates Magnum Coulter Disk, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...June 2014 Magnum Coulter Disk 124756 O p e r a t o r s M a n u a l ...

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Page 3: ...8 Safety Decals 8 Safety Decal Location 11 Safety Light Operation 14 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 15 Tractor Connection 15 Transport to Field Position 18 Start Up And Hydraulic Operation 19 Maintenance 21 Field Operation 25 Side to Side Levelling 26 Front to Back Levelling 27 Coulter Gang Angle Adjustments 27 Working Depth Adjustment 28 Optional Harrow and Rolling Basket Adjustment 29 Transporting from t...

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Page 5: ...make such changes on machines previously sold Gates Manufacturing Inc recommends that operators READ and UNDERSTAND the Operator s Manual before using the machine and should review the machine s Operator s Manual annually Contact Information Gates Manufacturing Inc 8710 33rd Ave NW Lansford ND 58750 Phone 701 784 5434 Fax 701 784 5444 E mail info gatesmfg net www gatesmfg net Owner Registration In...

Page 6: ... Manufacturing Inc Labor during the second year is not covered Exceptions to this Warranty In no event shall the owner be entitled to recover for incidental special or consequential damages such as but not limited to loss of profit or revenue inconvenience of cost of rental of replacement equipment Hydraulic hose will be one warranty only Blades and springs will be one year warranty only prorated ...

Page 7: ...s to allow for minimal soil disturbance or aggressive soil and residue mixing This feature accommodates no till operation to conventional till and any degree in between When optional Gates Mounted Harrows and Rolling Baskets are added to the machine it becomes an excellent high speed seedbed preparation tool Other features were designed into the Gates Coulter Disk to enhance its performance Highwa...

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Page 9: ...ing traffic 2 ALWAYS use a safety chain between tractor drawbar and implement hitch when transporting on public roads 3 ALWAYS use transport locks when transporting on public roads 4 BE SURE implement hitch is securely fastened to hitch equipped with hammer strap on large tractor before operating hydraulics 5 COMPLY with local lighting marking and oversize regulations when transporting on highways...

Page 10: ...sition before removing the backing paper 4 Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper 5 Align the sign over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place 6 Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the sign in place 7 Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece ...

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Page 12: ...124756 6 2014 10 S A F E T Y Safety Decal Location GM00073 3 3 4 1 4 3 2 3 5 5 3 2 3 3 4 1 1 4 3 2 2 4 4 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 ...

Page 13: ...he area or particular function related to that area that requires your SAFETY AWARNESS IMPORTANT If Safety Signs have been damaged removed become illegible or parts replaced without safety signs new signs must be applied New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer Safety Decals GM00071 1 GM00036 2 GM00072 3 4 GM00037 5 Wheel Lift Lock Wing Lift Wing Lock Clearance Decal Red item 3 a...

Page 14: ...124756 6 2014 12 S A F E T Y Safety Decal Location cont d GM00073 6 6 ...

Page 15: ...13 124756 6 2014 S A F E T Y Safety Decal Location cont d GM00040 6 SMV Slow Moving Vehicle Sign ...

Page 16: ...56 6 2014 14 S A F E T Y Safety Light Operation Figure 1 The Safety Light Kit is equipped with a 7 pin connector To protect the 7 pin connector store in dust cap when not attached to towing vehicle GM00033 ...

Page 17: ...e hammer strap is properly secured on the tractor drawbar Using the jack supplied adjust the height of the implement tongue to the approximate clevis opening height of the tractor drawbar Figure 3 Back tractor until holes of both hitches align Attach implement hitch to tractor hitch with a draw pin item 1 locked in place with a hair or D ring pin item 2 GM00030 CAUTION Use caution when backing tra...

Page 18: ... Connection Cont d Figure 4 Install the safety chain on the tractor hitch Figure 5 Be sure the safety lock is in the position shown Figure 6 Lower the drawbar to release pressure from the jack Figure 7 Remove the retainer pin item 1 GM00008 GM00007 GM00012 GM00011 1 ...

Page 19: ...ng pin item 2 Figure 10 Move the jack to the storage position and install the retaining pin item 1 Figure 11 Connect the implement hydraulic lines to tractor hydraulic circuit The hose ends are color coded according to function as listed on the chart on the hose storage bracket NOTE Be sure the hydraulic hose ends on the implement and female hydraulic couplers on the tractor are clean before conne...

Page 20: ...lift locks item 2 CAUTION Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury Relieve pressure before disconnecting the hydraulic lines Check Tighten all connections BEFORE applying pressure Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for leaks NEVER use your hand IF ANY fluid is injected into the skin seek immediate medical attention GM00019 1 GM00038 2 ...

Page 21: ...p Procedure for Disk Lift Hydraulic Cylinders Figure 16 Before lowering the wings remove the safety lock pins item 1 and place them in the storage positions Figure 17 After wings are lowered extend the cylinders item 1 fully CAUTION Stand clear of implement when wings are being raised or lowered Hydraulic or mechanical failure may result in rapid uncontrolled falling of wings Failure to follow the...

Page 22: ... into the base end of each slave cylinder To compensate for the smaller volume of oil in the rod end of the master cylinder each slave cylinder is 1 2 smaller in diameter When cylinders are fully extended oil will bypass through a rephasing slot on each cylinder in order to equalize the system The tractor SCV lever must be held for a few seconds to accomplish this passage of oil through the system...

Page 23: ...n the bearings and tighten the spindle nuts if necessary Maintenance NOTE For maximum bearing life add grease when bearings are at operating temperature DANGER Stand clear of the implement when wings are being raised or lowered Hydraulic or mechanical failure may result in rapid uncontrolled falling of wings Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death CAUTION Tractor...

Page 24: ...I O N M A I N T E N A N C E Maintenance Cont d General Zerk Locations Figure 21 Wing Lift Pivot Pin Figure 22 Coulter Gang Pivot Pin Figure 23 Wheel Lift Arm Pivot Pin Figure 24 Wheel Tilt Pivot Pin GM00064 GM00065 GM00066 GM00067 ...

Page 25: ...A T I O N M A I N T E N A N C E Maintenance Cont d General Zerk Locations cont d Figure 25 HItch Pivot Pin Figure 26 Wheel Hub Figure 27 Coulter Disk Hub Figure 28 Levelling Adjustment Pivot Pin GM00068 GM00042 GM00043 GM00004 ...

Page 26: ...ires Check for loose fasteners and tighten securely Seasonally 100 hours Grease wheel and coulter hubs and inspect for looseness Grease all pivot pins Check and adjust tire pressure Tire Inflation Recommended tire inflation is 120 PSI Post Operational Storage or Before Storage Perform or check items listed under daily and seasonal maintenance Inspect the implement to be sure all components are fie...

Page 27: ...sport locks item 2 and place in their storage positions Figure 34 Lower the wings for field operation Figure 35 NOTE Levelling the disk should be done in a level area of the field IMPORTANT All pressure must be removed from the cylinders before adjusting the eyebolts Rest Disk on top of the ground shut tractor off and relieve pressure by cycling remote lever GM00024 1 GM00038 2 GM00039 GM00062 ...

Page 28: ... outer coulter blades If the cuts are not even use the wrench item 1 mounted on the front of the main frame on the wheel lift cylinder adjustment nuts item 2 to level the main frame Figure 38 Raise the implement drive forward and lower the implement to working depth Stop and shut off the tractor Compare the cuts on the outer coulters of the wings with the main frame coulters If the cuts are not ev...

Page 29: ...ngs item 1 on the rear of the adjusting bar item 2 The dampening can be increased or decreased according to field conditions by tightening on loosening the adjusting nuts item 3 Coulter Gang Angle Adjustments Figure 41 Figure 42 The coulter gang angle adjustments can be made with the remote hydraulic levers in the tractor The remotes that are connected to the red coded hoses control the front gang...

Page 30: ...lever green hoses for five seconds to rephase the wheel lift cylinders Drive forward at working speed and lower the implement to approximate working depth Stop and shut off the tractor Turn the crank item 1 until the stop item 2 contacts the depth stop valve item 3 Start the tractor and raise the implement Drive forward and lower the implement until it stops dropping Stop and shut off the tractor ...

Page 31: ...bolt item 1 can be moved to adjust the lower limit of the float range NOTE The lower the stop bolt the higher the implement must be raised to lift the harrow assemblies from contact with the ground Figure 48 The angle of the harrow tine gangs can be changed by removing the hair pin clip item 1 and moving the pin to another hole setting Figure 49 If equipped with rolling baskets the balance between...

Page 32: ...and main frame wheel lift cylinder locks The following procedure should be used to prepare the disk for transport Figure 50 1 Raise the implement and lift the wings Figure 51 2 Install the wing lock pins item 1 as shown Figure 52 3 Install the safety locks item 1 on the main frame wheel lift cylinders GM00039 GM00025 1 GM00036 1 ...

Page 33: ...ty lock item 2 is in position on the chain hook Figure 55 5 Check wheel nuts item 1 after the first 20 miles of transport and every 60 miles there after Figure 56 Always use an ASAE Slow Moving Vehicle SMV emblem item 1 and safety lights when transporting on a road or highway Comply with your state and local laws governing lighting and maximum width regulations Transport during daylight hours only...

Page 34: ...acked or broken blades and loose bolts Wheel bearings should be cleaned and repacked each year Grease all zerks on implement Block up to remove weight from tires If implement is lowered to the ground place boards under blades Disconnect rods and fully retract the cylinders to prevent rusting of shafts and subsequent seal damage If left extended coat rods with grease to prevent corrosion Remove gre...

Page 35: ...r Torsion Arms 2 Coulters per Arm Coulter Blades 17 Straight standard 20 Straight optional 22 Notched 27 Side Winder Coulter Spacing 6 at 0 angle Wheels Bogie Wheel Arrangement 8 bolt with grease fitting Tires Hydraulic System Master Slave System Power Requirements 4 6 hp ft Optional Equipment 2 bar 5 8 x 30 Mounted Harrow Feature Dimension 32 40 Working Width 32 40 Transport Height 14 16 4 Transp...

Page 36: ... are holding disk out of the ground Retract hydraulic cylinders for desired depth Hydraulic cylinders not synchronized Hydraulics have drifted or air has entered the system Hold hydraulic control lever with the hydraulic cylinders fully extended 15 seconds to synchronize rephasing cylinders Leaving ridge 2 4 feet from disk center Side drift Level disk using threaded adjustment bolts above each cyl...

Page 37: ...1 4 in 7 16 in or 3 8 in 7 9 5 12 17 5 16 in 1 2 in 15 20 25 34 3 8 in 9 16 in 30 41 45 61 7 16 in 5 8 in or 11 16 in 45 61 70 95 1 2 in 3 4 in 70 95 105 142 9 16 in wheel bolts 7 8 in 170 231 5 8 in 15 16 in 170 231 210 285 5 8 in wheel nuts 1 1 16 in 240 325 3 4 in 1 1 16 in or 1 1 8 in 250 339 375 509 7 8 in 1 5 16 in 350 475 600 814 1 in 1 1 2 in 450 610 880 1193 1 1 4 in 1 7 8 in 500 678 1 1 ...

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