Great Plains 9756PP Predelivery Manual - Manual (Page 10)

6 9322-9756PP Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
580-043Q 02/17/2014
Shipping
Refer to Figure 3
• The Plains Plow will be shipped partially pre-assem-
bled. All models will be shipped with hydraulics fully
charged and hoses and wiring harness will be rolled up
on center frame. The hitches will be shipped pre-
assembled but will need to be installed on machines.
• Finishing attachments (if equipped), will be shipped
with mounted brackets assembled, reel assemblies
assembled and all bolts will be in a box.
• The shipping stand bolts are not used in the assembly
of unit.
• The shipping stands do not need to be returned to
Great Plains.
Unloading
Be sure the truck is on level ground, preferably concrete.
Centering componets:
Be sure and center fork truck or chains (overhead hoist) on compo-
nents so they won’t slide and cause injury.
Unload Smaller Items First
Unloading the Plains Plow is a potentially dangerous
operation.
Reduce risk and complications by first unloading
1. Hitch assembly and finishing attachments
2. misc. boxes
3. Plains Plow
(described in the next section)
Unload Plains Plow
4. Place these components well out of the maneuvering
area needed for unloading the Plains Plow.
5. Double-check that all chains and tie-down straps
have been released and stowed.
6. Set parking brake on trailer tractor.
7. If there is no access to large enough fork lifts, the
hitch may need installed and pulled off side of truck.
See hitch assembly for install hitch.
8. If you do have two large fork lifts, slowly lift the Plains
Plow off trailer bed.
9. Stop lifting about 12” above the bed.
10. Have the truck driver slowly pull the trailer straight
out from under the Plains Plow.
11. Making sure to keep level from front to back and side
to side, slowly lower the Plains Plow.
12. Lower the Plains Plow down until the shipping stands
are about 12” off ground.
13. Remove shipping stands.
14. Slowly lower Plains Plow until it is resting on the cen-
ter transport tires.
Unpacking Boxes
Note: Position boxes in area that you can maneuver
components up to machine to assembly.
15. Carefully remove banding from boxes.
16. Carefully remove banding from gangs and finishing
reels.
17. Locate and identify all components before assem-
bling.
Assembly and Setup Assistance
To order additional copies of pre-delivery instructions or
operator’s and parts manuals, write to the following
address. Include model numbers in all correspondence.
If you do not understand any part of this manual or have
the assembly or setup questions, assistance is available.
Contact:
Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
PO Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
(800)255-9215
Figure 3
Plains Plow Shipping
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