Great Plains TSF1290 Predelivery Manual - Manual (Page 13)

Preparation and Setup 11
11/08/2006 500-641Q
If the sprayer is equipped with the ball hitch, use the
instructions 5-8 to assemble the hitch plate.
Refer to Figure 6
5. Remove the hammer-strap on the tractor. Assem-
ble the ball hitch plate
➀
to the drawbar by placing
the 1in x 5in long bolt
➁
through the drawbar hole
using flat washers on both ends.
6. Secure the
3 ⁄
4
in x 5in long bolts
➂
in the slots of
the ball hitch plate
➀
and in the slots of the backup
plate
➃
using the flange nuts provided. Orient the
backup plate
➃
with the slots in the opposite direc-
tion of the ball hitch plate.
Refer to Figure 7
7. Park the sprayer in an open, flat area with the jack
in the park position.
Refer to Figure 6
8. Back the tractor up to the sprayer and hook up the
sprayer ball hitch onto the stud
➄
mounted on the
ball hitch plate
➀
. Secure the ball hitch with the
flat washer
➅
and the lynch pin
➆
.
Refer to Figure 8
9. With the sprayer is attached to the tractor, prepare
to level the frame of the sprayer by securely sup-
porting the front of the frame with a hoist.
10. Adjust the frame by moving the adjustment bolts
➀
to a position where the frame is sloping to the
front about one degree. This allows the fluid in the
tank to drain into the sump when the sprayer is in
use. Securely fasten the adjustment bolts
➀
using
the Torque Values Chart in the “Appendix” on
page 17.
Figure 6
Hitch Hook-Up Assembly
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Figure 7
Jack in Parking Position
13811
Figure 8
Hitch Height Adjustment
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