Great Plains 8560 FCF Operator Manual - Manual (Page 22)

18 8323-8560FCC Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
560-483M 11/12/2013
18. When you have the machine set to the desired working
depth, set the depth stop slide on the depth control bar.
This is located at the front of the machine on the brace
bar. This will maintain a constant depth each time after
raising and lowering the machine.
19. If after setting the depth stop, the detent on the tractor
kicks out before the stop contacts the button on the
depth stop, slow the hydraulic flow speed down. If the
problem persists, contact the factory service representa-
tive for the possible adjustments. Do not adjust the
rebound valve without first contacting the factory service
rep.
20. Adjust the drag to leave the desired results while main-
taining the trash flow through the drag.
Gauge Wheel Adjustment
Refer to Figure 8
21. Once the machine has been adjusted and set to the
desired working depth, you may now adjust the gauge
wheels.
Note: The gauge wheels (if equipped) should be set in field
position to be 1/2” to 1 1/1/2” off the ground.
22. Start by loosening set screws on each gauge wheel.
Turn jack handle , to adjust spindle receiver . To
lengthen the spindle receiver (turn counter-clock-
wise), to run wheel closer to ground, to shorten the spin-
dle receiver (turn clock-wise) to run further away from
ground.
23. After adjusting gauge wheel to position needed, re-
tighten the set screws .
Figure 8
Gauge Wheel Adjustment
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1
2
3
1
2 3
3
1