Great Plains Full Press Drill Post Conversion - Manual (Page 2)

104-010M 4/9/2004
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Post Conversion Update 2
Assembly Instructions
1. Remove the left-hand drill box from the left-
hand pivot post.
2. Remove the left-hand hydraulic cylinder.
3. Remove the left-hand pivot post from the drill
main frame.
Refer to Figure 1
4. Measure 12 25/32" from the front surface of
square tube (1) towards the outer end of
square tube (2).
Note: Cut tube a little longer to allow for grinding to
make the end square.
5. Using a torch, carefully cut tube (2).
6. Grind the surfaces of the square tube smooth.
Refer to Figure 2
7. Place the spindle hub assembly (1) on the top
surface of the square tube (2). Measure from
the center point of the spindle hub assembly
to the front surface of the square tub 13 7/8".
8. Use the spindle hub assembly as a template
to mark where to cut a saddle into the square
tube.
9. Use a torch to make a saddle cut in the
square tube and smooth the surfaces with a
grinder.
Note: Be careful when using the spindle hub as a
template, there are bearing cups on the inside. Do
not use as a gig for torching the saddle cut.
Figure 1
Remove Old Pivot Ball
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Figure 2
Marking for the Saddle Cut
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