Hydraulic down pressure – Great Plains 3000TM User Manual

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Fold Assist

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.

586-543M

03/06/2013

Hydraulic Down Pressure

Refer to Figure 8
Note: This setup procedure is for tractors with closed-center or

pressure compensated flow hydraulic systems. Open
center hydraulics not supported. Adjust down pressure
valve as shown on decal

(located on front of left truss).

Refer to Figure 9
25. Engage the hydraulics (continuous flow) down.

26. From the cab, adjust the flow so the needle on the bypass

gauge

is in the green zone 1000-1500PSI.

27. At the valve, adjust the valve

to set your initial down

pressure

(usually 300-400). Do not exceed 800 PSI.

28. If the wings run high during operation, increase pressure.

If the center runs high, decrease pressure. If no pressure
is needed, move valve in tractor to “FLOAT” position.

Notice: When operating machine with the blades in angled
position it is generally unnecessary to apply wing down pres-
sure. Only in very hard ground will wing down pressure be
necessary.

Caution: When not operating with live down pressure the fold
system must be in “FLOAT” position. Failure to operate in
either float or active down pressure will damage the fold sys-
tem. see your tractor operator’s manual to set system to
“FLOAT” position if necessary.

Caution: This machine is designed for continuous hydraulic
flow to the wing fold cylinders during field operations. It is for
use on tractors having CLOSED CENTER hydraulics only.

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Figure 8

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Figure 9

Down Pressure Decal

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