Great Plains 1500TM Operator Manual - Manual (Page 20)

16 1200-1500TM Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
586-535M Table of Contents Index 12/12/2013
Transport Locks
Refer to Figure 7
4. Once the cylinders are connected, raise the unit com-
pletly. If the transport locks
are in place on cylinders
, remove them at this time.
5. Store the transport locks in hole of the lift mechanism
link .
Note: Always use transport locks and wing fold pins when
transporting.
Pre-Leveling of Machine
Note: Pre-leveling of machine should be done on a good lev-
el surface.
Front to Rear Leveling
Refer to Figure 8
6. Lower machine so front coulter gangs are 1-2” off of
ground. Loosen jam nut
with turnbuckle wrench
(stored on rear pegs of hitch). Adjust the turnbuckle
at the front of machine to level it front to back. (Shorten
to bring front down, extend to bring front up).
7. When the front coulter gangs are the same distance off
ground as rear coulter gangs retighten jam nut
.
Level Bar Spring Adjustment
Refer to Figure 9
8. To adjust the level bar spring assembly to the preset
position of 26 5/8”, loosen 1 1/2 jam nut with turn-
buckle wrench (stored on rear pegs of hitch).
9. Adjust the 1 1/2 nut until the 26 5/8” dimension is
reached between backside of spring guide and front
side of level bar spring rod plate .
10. Re-tighten the 1 1/2 jam nut to secure.
Figure 7
Transport Locks
42066
2
3
1
1
2
1
3
Figure 8
Hitch Turnbuckle Adjustment
42260
3
1
2
1 2
3
1
Figure 9
Level Bar Spring
42412
2
3
4
5
1
1
2
3
4
5
2