Great Plains ADI334 Predelivery Manual - Manual (Page 5)

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Section 1 Assembly
4/7/04 Models ADI334 and ADI345 Air Drill Implement 160-243M
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 1
Assembly
This section covers dealer requirements for assembly. As
the dealer, it is your responsibility to unload, assemble and
prepare the implement for use.
The implement is shipped via flat bed truck. It is not fully
assembled. Unload all equipment before beginning as-
sembly. Do not attempt any assembly work while the im-
plement is on the truck.
The following are step-by-step instructions for assembling
the implement. Each heading is a step in the assembly
process. Begin with Tools Required and Pre-Assembly
Checklist to ensure you have all necessary parts and
equipment at hand. Then proceed with Assemble Imple-
ment Frame. Follow each step to make the job as quick
and safe as possible and produce a properly working ma-
chine.
Tools Required
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Forklift or overhead hoist with 6,500-pound capacity
•
A tractor of sufficient size and horsepower with remote
hydraulics. Refer to Tractor Requirements, “Setup,”
page 9.
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General hand tools
•
Jack stands or blocks and safety chain
NOTE: You will need about 12 gallons of hydraulic oil to re-
fill the tractor hydraulic reservoir after initial bleeding and
cycling of the hydraulic systems.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
1. Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-
tion” on page 1 before assembling.
2. Have at least two people on hand while assembling.
3. Make sure the assembly area is level and free of ob-
structions (preferably an open concrete area).
4. Make sure the assembly area is large enough for the
assembled drill. Assembled width is 34 or 45 feet.
5. Have all major frame components.
6. Have all fasteners and pins shipped with drill
IMPORTANT: If a pre-assembled part or fastener is
temporarily removed, remember where it goes. Keep
the parts separated.
.
7. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
8. Have a copy of the parts manual on hand. If unsure of
proper placement or use of any part or fastener, refer
to the parts manual.
9. Check that all safety labels and reflectors are correctly
located and legible. Replace if damaged. Refer to
Safety Labels, “Important Safety Information,” in the
operator’s manual.
10. Inflate tires and torque all wheel bolts as recommend-
ed in the “Appendix,” page 21.
Assemble Implement Frame
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WARNING!
Obey all safety instructions from lifting equipment manufacturer.
Do not walk or place any part of the body under the raised sec-
tions. Be sure transport stands are securely attached prior to lift-
ing. Be sure lifting equipment has enough capacity to lift sections.
1. Remove the implement sections from the truck and
place them on the ground.
2. With all stacks securely on the ground, remove the u-
bolts from the bottom of the shipping stands on the
highest sections so that the stand remains attached to
the upper section.
3. Carefully lift the top section off of the stack and place
it on solid, level ground or concrete if available.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with each section, placing the
sections approximately in the position for assembly.
5. Check that the pivot bushings are in place in the pivot
tubes in all sections
6. Use the hoist or forklift to position adjacent sections so
that the holes in the clevis line up with the holes in the
pivot tubes.
!
WARNING!
Do not place any part of the body between the frame sections
when aligning holes or severe injury may result.
7. Refer to Figure 1-1. When the holes are aligned, in-
stall the pivot clevis bolts (2) in place and secure them
with one-inch nylock nuts (1).
Install bolts so that the flat section of bolt head is
aligned with the square stock on the clevis to prevent
the bolt from rotating in the clevis.
Figure 1-1
Pivot Pin Installation
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8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all sections are bolted to-
gether.