Great Plains DVN8552 Assembly Manual - Manual (Page 3)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. iii
02/12/2014 550-353Q-ENG
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ......................................1
Introduction ..................................................................4
Description of Unit ..........................................................4
Models Covered .............................................................4
Document Family ...........................................................4
Tools Required ...............................................................4
Pre-assembly Checklist..................................................4
Using This Manual..........................................................5
Definitions...................................................................5
Shipping Inventory..........................................................6
Unloading .......................................................................7
Unpacking Components .............................................7
Unload Smaller Items First .........................................7
Unpacking Boxes .......................................................7
Assembly and Setup Assistance ................................7
Assembly ......................................................................8
Center Brace Bar & Torque Tube...............................8
Truss & Level Bar .....................................................10
8321-8328, 8537-8544 Center Fold .........................12
8333, 8548-8552 Center Fold ..................................14
Connect Hitch ...........................................................16
Install 8321-8324 Wings ...........................................18
Install 8321-8324 Wing Fold.....................................19
Install 8326-8333 Wings ...........................................20
Install 8537-8552 Inside Wings ................................22
Install 8537-8552 Wing Fold.....................................24
Install 8537-8552 Outside Wings..............................26
Install 8537-8552 Outside Wing Fold .......................27
Walking Beam Assembly..............................................27
Install Bearings and Seals ........................................27
Install Spindle Sleeves .............................................28
Install Walking Beam ................................................28
Install K-Flex.............................................................29
Install Magnum Shank ..............................................29
Gang Hangers ..............................................................30
Install Gang Hangers................................................30
Gang Hanger Spring Adjustment..............................30
Install 8321-8537 Gauge Wheel ...............................30
Install 8544-8552 Hydraulic Gauge Wheel ...............31
Hydraulic Gauge Wheel Spring Adjustment .............31
Install Hydraulic Valves ............................................32
Install Rebound Valve and O-Ring Fittings...............33
Install Depth Control Valve .......................................33
Install Hose Handles.................................................34
Install JIC Fittings..................................................... 34
Attach Hose Clamps and Hose wraps ..................... 35
Hydraulic Hose Hookup ........................................... 35
Hose Handles........................................................... 36
Purging Hydraulic System........................................ 36
Install Gang Assembly ............................................. 38
Straight Gang Depth Indicator Installation ............... 38
Angled Gang Depth Indicator Installation................. 39
Install Depth Guide Decal ........................................ 39
Lights and SMV Assembly ....................................... 40
Rear Hitch Assembly (optional)................................ 42
Completing Setup..................................................... 42
Appendix..................................................................... 43
Torque Values Chart .................................................... 43
Tire Inflation and Warranty........................................... 44
Hydraulic Connectors and Torque ............................... 45
8321-8333 Lift & Gang Layout ..................................... 46
8321-8333 Fold Layout ................................................ 47
8537 Lift & Gang Layout .............................................. 48
8537 Lift & Gang Layout .............................................. 49
8544-8552 Lift & Gang Layout ..................................... 50
8544-8552 Lift & Gang Layout ..................................... 51
8537-8552 Fold Layout ................................................ 52
8537-8552 Fold Layout ................................................ 53
8321D Machine Layout, Disc ....................................... 54
8321C Machine Layout, Coulter .................................. 55
8324D Machine Layout, Disc ....................................... 56
8324C Machine Layout, Coulter .................................. 57
8326D Machine Layout, Disc ....................................... 58
8326C Machine Layout, Coulter .................................. 59
8328D Machine Layout, Disc ....................................... 60
8328C Machine Layout, Coulter .................................. 61
8333D Machine Layout, Disc ....................................... 62
8333C Machine Layout, Coulter .................................. 63
8537D Machine Layout, Disc ....................................... 64
8537D Machine Layout, Disc ....................................... 65
8537C Machine Layout, Coulter .................................. 66
8537C Machine Layout, Coulter .................................. 67
8544D Machine Layout, Disc ....................................... 68
8544D Machine Layout, Disc ....................................... 69
8544C Machine Layout, Coulter .................................. 70
8544C Machine Layout, Coulter .................................. 71
8548D Machine Layout, Disc ....................................... 72
8548D Machine Layout, Disc ....................................... 73