Great Plains DVN8324 Predelivery Manual - Manual (Page 11)

11/25/2013 550-466Q
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Unloading
Be sure the truck is on level ground, preferably concrete.
Centering componets:
Be sure and center fork truck or chains (overhead hoist) on componets
so they won’t slide and cause injury.
Unload Smaller Items First
Unloading the Discovator is a potentially dangerous
operation.
Reduce risk and complications by first unloading
1. the gangs and finishing attachments
2. the misc. boxes
3. the Discovator
(described in the next section)
Unload Discovator
4. Place these components well out of the manoeu-
vring area needed for unloading the Discovator.
5. Double-check that all chains and tie-down straps
have been released and stowed.
6. Set parking brake on trailer tractor.
7. Slowly lift the Discovator off trailer bed using two fork
lifts.
8. Stop lifting about 12” above the bed.
9. Have the truck driver slowly pull the trailer straight
out from under the Discovator.
10. Making sure to keep level from front to back and side
to side, slowly lower the Discovator.
11. Lower theDiscovator down until the shipping stands
are about 12” off ground.
12. Remove shipping stands.
13. If machine does not have the center hub/wheel
assembly mounted See “Refer to Figure 5” on
page 8 to install before putting machine completely
on ground.
14. Remove tongue jack from field positions and put in
storage position with foot of jack towards ground.
15. Slowly lower Discovator until it resting on the center
transport tires and front tongue jack.
Unpacking Boxes
Note: Position boxes in area that you can maneuver
components up to machine to assembly.
16. Carefully remove banding from boxes.
17. Carefully remove banding from gangs and finishing
reels.
18. Locate and identify all componets before assem-
bling.
Assembly and Setup Assistance
To order additional copies od 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