Summers 3-Rank Superweeder - Manual (Page 41)

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SECTION 5 – SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS CABLE AUTO-FOLD (16 Ft. Hitches)
CABLE AUTO-FOLD (16 Ft. Hitches)
SPRING ANCHOR BRACKETS
Mount the spring anchor brackets (Ref. 16) to the outside of
the hitch frame as shown in Fig. 28 and at a distance “A” as
shown in Fig. 27. Note that latch spring mounting bracket
(Ref. 11) also attaches with the two right front mounting bolts.
Mount so the 3/8” dia. hole is up. Secure anchor brackets to
the hitch frame with a mounting plate (Ref. 15) and four 5/8 x
5” bolts, lockwashers and nuts per bracket. Do not completely
tighten bolts, further adjustment to attach tension springs may
be necessary.
PIVOT MOUNTING BRACKETS AND CABLE FOLD ARMS
(Fig. 27 and 28)
Mount the left (Ref. 13) and right (Not Shown) pivot mount-
ing brackets to the outside of the hitch frame and at a dis-
tance “B” (Fig. 27). Secure to hitch frame with a mounting
plate (Ref. 12) and four 5/8” x 5” bolts, lockwashers and nuts
– do not completely tighten. The 3/4” x 2” bolts threaded into
the 3/4” square nuts should be backed out. They will be used
to adjust the fold arms in the next step.
Attach the left and right cable fold arm (Ref. 19, Fig. 28) to
their respective mounting brackets and secure with 1” x 9-1/
2” bolts and locknuts. Adjust the pivot mounting brackets (Ref.
13 & 14) so that the cable fold arms run level with the hitch
and touch the top of the front arm guides. Completely tighten
the 5/8” x 5” bolts when the cable fold arms are properly ad-
justed.
IMPORTANT: The cable fold arms must swing freely after all
bolts are tightened. Re-adjust if necessary.
TENSION SPRINGS
Attach the 5/16” x 18 link (Ref. 3) to the bottom of the lever
on the cable fold arm as shown in Fig. 28. Secure with a 1/2
x 2-1/4” bolt, two flat washers and locknut. Hook one end of
the 3” x 27” extension spring to the free end of the 5/16” chain
and the other end to the 3/4” eyebolt. Adjust the anchor brack-
ets so all slack in the spring and chain is removed and then
secure by tightening the four 5/8 x 5” bolts. Last, tighten the
3/4” eyebolts until the extension spring coils just begin to
separate.
LATCH ASSEMBLY
Mount the latch assembly (Ref. 17) directly in front of the
existing cable attach plate welded to the hitch frame. Secure
using two 1/2” U-bolts and four flatwashers, lockwashers and
nuts. Attach the factory crimped end of the 1/4” x 13’ cable to
the bottom (short) lever of the latch assembly. Secure be-
tween the double links (Ref. 7) of the latch assembly lever
with a 7/16 x 1-3/4” bolt and locknut. Attach the 6 link chain
(Ref. 1) to the top (long) lever of the latch assembly. Secure
with a 7/16 x 1-3/4” bolt, flatwasher and locknut.
Attach one end of the 7/8” x 8” latch spring (Ref. 21) to the
other end of the 6-link chain and the other end to the 3/8 dia.
eyebolt. Insert the eyebolt in the hole in the latch spring mount-
ing brackets and secure with a 3/8” nylon locknut. Adjust the
eyebolt so that the latch assembly lockcups allow the cable
lift arms to clear when the machine is in transport position.
DRAWBAR CABLE ANCHOR AND CABLE
Mount the drawbar cable anchor (Ref. 8) 6” to the right side of
center of the machine drawbar. Mount so the welded collar is
up in transport position or towards the rear in field position.
Double check this – it is very important. Secure using a mount-
ing plate (Ref. 10) and two 5/8” lockwashers and nuts (Fig.
28).
Cable Installation: Run the cable from the front latch assem-
bly to the rear cable anchor underneath the front frame
crossmember but on the top of the rear frame crossmember.
Attach the adjustable end of the cable (one with two cable
clamps) between the two links on the drawbar cable anchor
and secure with 1/2 x 2” bolt and nylon locknut.
The cable length was pre-set at the factory but must be
checked the first time the machine drawbar is lowered. See
first-time operation procedure.
WARNING DECALS
Attach the warning decal to the hitch frame so it can be eas-
ily read. Review this warning with all potential operators of
the machine.