Great Plains NTA3010 Predelivery Manual - Manual (Page 11)

11/06/2008 160-220M
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Air Drill Assembly 9
Air Drill Assembly
Drill Preparation
Step-by-step instructions for assembling the drill begin on
page 6. Before commencing work, review the Tools
Required and Pre-Assembly Checklist to make sure you
have all necessary parts and equipment.
The drill is shipped via flat bed truck. It is the dealer’s
responsibility to unload the new machine. Unload all
equipment before beginning assembly.
IMPORTANT !
Attempt no assembly work with drill still on truck.
The general sequence is:
Drill Assembly Summary
a.
Hoist subassemblies off truck.
b. Attach wings to frame.
c. Attach rockshaft, wing gauge wheels.
Assemble and attach read lift-assist arms.
d. Install hydraulics.
e. Hitch air cart.
f. Charge hydraulic system.
g. Level frame.
h. Install towers.
i. Cut and install hoses.
j. Install height switch (ADC2350) and press wheels.
k. Install other standard and optional components that
were not factory-installed, such as markers and
blockage detectors.
Tools Required
• A tractor of sufficient size and horsepower with at least
two remote hydraulic circuits. Refer to “Specifications
and Capacities” in the drill Operator’s Manual.
• A hoist or forklifts with a total capacity of 11,000
pounds (4990 kg) for removing components from truck
and for assembly.
• Jacks, jack stands or blocks, and safety chain.
• General hand tools, including snap ring pliers.
• About 14 gallons (53 liters) of hydraulic fluid to charge
the cart and implement systems.
Drill Pre-Assembly Checklist
❒
Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-
tion” on page 1 before assembling.
❒
Have at least two people on hand while assembling.
❒
Have all major components accounted for. Have all
fasteners and pins shipped with drill.
❒
Have a copy of the drill Parts Manual (160-219P) on
hand. If unsure of proper placement or use of any
part or fastener, refer to the parts manual.
❒
Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
❒
Check that all factory-applied safety labels and
reflectors are correctly located and legible. Replace
if improperly located or damaged. Refer to Safety
Decals, in the “Important Safety Information” sec-
tion of the drill Operator’s Manual.
❒
Inflate tires to recommended pressure as listed in
the Operator manual.
An Operator Manual is provided with the new machine.
Read and understand “Important Safety Information”
and “Operating Instructions” in the operator’s manual
before assembling the machine. As a reference, keep the
Operator Manual on hand while assembling.