Great Plains DVN8552 Assembly Manual - Manual (Page 46)

42 8321-8552DV Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
550-353Q-ENG 02/12/2014
Rear Hitch Assembly (optional)
Refer to Figure 45
Note: The rear tow hitch will be shipped with big compo-
nents banded together and bolts will be in a box.
Carefully un-band the components.
208.Attach left and right rear hitch arms, rear hitch
truss , rear truss support to center frame using
5/8 x 1 1/2 bolts , 5/8 x 3 1/32 x 5 1/2 u-bolts ,
secure with 5/8 lock washers and 5/8 nuts.
Note: Do not tighten any bolts until every thing is in-
stalled.
209.Now install the rear hitch frame using 5/8 x 1 1/2
bolts , 5/8 x 4 1/32 x 4 1/4 u-bolts , secure with
5/8 lock washers and 5/8 nuts.
210.The bolt on sleeve assembly with rigid or flex slide
may be fastened using 5/8 x 3 1/32 x 4 1/2 u-bolt
, secure with 5/8 lock washers and 5/8 nuts.
211. Tighten all bolts to specs, See “Torque Values
Chart” on page 43.
212.If machine is equipped with optional rear hitch
accessory kit may be installed as shown in “Parts
Manual”.
213.Route hoses and light harness along hitch and
frame with hose clamps and hose wraps, provided.
Note: Be sure hoses and light harness is fastened se-
curely so they don’t drag or get pinched.
Completing Setup
214.If the Discovator is equipped with an optional finish-
ing attachment, refer to “Parts Manual” for parts
breakdown.
215.Once the options are installed, fold the Discovator
to check for clearance and interferences. Slowly fold
Discovator while watching that hoses and wiring
harnesses do not become pinched or kinked while
watching for interferences.
Note: Double check that all bolts are tightened to specs,
See “Torque Values Chart” on page 43.Consult
the operating instructions, “Operator’s Manual”,
for the first time field adjustments before going to
the field.
Figure 45
Rear Hitch
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