Great Plains 4000TC Operator Manual - Manual (Page 24)

20 1200-4000TC Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
586-239M Table of Contents Index 08/01/2012
Transport Locks
Refer to Figure 7
11. Once the cylinders are connected, raise the unit com-
pletly. If the transport locks are in place, remove them
at this time.
12. Store the transport locks in hole of the lift mechanism
link.
Wing Fold
Refer to Figure 8
13. If wing stop pins are installed remove pins from wing
stop clevis .
14. Install pin in storage tube on wing stop.
15. Once the transport locks and wing stop pins are
removed, unfold the wings (if folding unit).
Note: Make sure no one is under the wings during the unfold-
ing process. Watch for leaks and make sure hoses do
not get pinched during the initial unfolding process.
16. Once the machine is unfolded, raise and lower the
machine several times to purge air from the lift system.
Again, watch for any leaks and tighten if necessary.
Pre-Leveling of Machine
Note: Pre-leveling of machine should be done on a good level
surface.
Front to Rear Leveling
Refer to Figure 9
17. Lower machine so front coulters gangs are 1-2” off of
ground. Loosen jam nut with turnbuckle wrench
(stored on center tube pegs of hitch). Adjust the turn-
buckle
at the front of machine to level it front to back.
(Shorten to bring front down, extend to bring front up).
18. When the front coulter gangs are the same distance off
ground as rear coulter gangs retighten jam nut .
Figure 7
Transport Locks
42066
1
2
1
2
Figure 8
Wing Fold Pins
42067
1
3
2
1
2
3
Figure 9
Hitch Turnbuckle Adjustment
41073
2
3
1
1 2
3
1