Great Plains 3P1006NT Assembly Instructions - Manual (Page 8)

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Caster Brake Adjustment
Refer to Figure 9
The rear lift-assist wheels each have independent adjust-
ers for the caster pivot. The adjustments will vary
depending on different field-to-field conditions as well as
road transport conditions.
If the caster is oscillating during transport turns or in field
use, adjust the pressure plate bolt
.
Refer to Figure 10
The factory setting for both adjustments is 1
3 ⁄
4
in (4.4cm)
from the face of the bolt head to the top of the weldment,
this measurement is a starting point and will need to be
fine tuned from field-to-field as conditions vary. Depend-
ing on conditions, adjustment may be needed to go from
field to road transport. If caster brake components are
ever replaced, return the bolts to the factory setting.
Pressure Plate Adjustment
1. Loosen the jam nut .
2. Turn the bolt clockwise until the spring is fully
compressed.
3. Back the bolt out 1 ⁄
4
in (6mm).
4. Tighten the jam nut.
Caster Pressure Plate and Tube:
The tube acts as a pivot brake
, and helps prevent
caster oscillation during transport.
Figure 9
Rear Caster Adjustments
(s/n A1059W+)
32058
2
1 1
2
Figure 10
Rear Caster Adjustment Bolts
(left side shown)
32059
2
1 3 ⁄
4in
4.4 cm
3
3
2