Great Plains FH6800HD Operator Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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04/28/2014 564-070M
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Table of Contents
A.Important Safety Information...................................1
Safety Decals .................................................................5
Introduction ................................................................10
Description of Unit ........................................................10
Models Covered ...........................................................10
Intended Usage ........................................................10
Document Family......................................................10
Using This Manual........................................................10
Definitions.................................................................10
Owner Assistance ........................................................11
Preparation and Setup ...............................................12
Initial Setup...................................................................12
Post-Delivery/Seasonal Setup......................................12
Pre-Application Setup...................................................12
Hitching Harrow to Tractor ...........................................13
Electrical Hookup......................................................14
Hydraulic Hose Hookup............................................14
Operating Instructions...............................................15
Pre-Start Checklist .......................................................15
Unfold Harrow ..............................................................16
Fold ..............................................................................18
Transport ......................................................................19
Harrow Transport Weights........................................19
Transport Steps ........................................................19
Field Operation.............................................................20
Field Set-Up Checklists ................................................20
Short-Term Parking ......................................................21
Long-Term Storage ......................................................21
Adjustments................................................................22
Wing Fold Height Adjustment.......................................22
FH6424HD to FH6642HD Wing Fold Height ............22
FH6845HD to FH6851HD Wing Fold Height............ 23
FH6636 to FH6851HD Wing Adjustment ................. 24
Troubleshooting......................................................... 25
Maintenance and Lubrication ................................... 26
Maintenance ................................................................ 26
Hydraulic Maintenance ................................................ 27
Bleeding Hydraulics ................................................. 28
Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance ..................... 29
Options ....................................................................... 31
Appendix A - Reference Information........................ 32
Specifications and Capacities ...................................... 32
Model FH6400HD Specifications and Capacities .... 32
Model FH6600HD Specifications and Capacities .... 32
Model FH6800HD Specifications and Capacities .... 33
Tire Inflation & Warranty .............................................. 33
Torque Values Chart .................................................... 34
Appendix B - Initial Setup ......................................... 35
Post-Delivery Checklist ................................................ 35
Hitch Configuration ...................................................... 35
Hitch Height or Hitch Inversion................................. 35
Clevis Hitch .............................................................. 36
Category III Hitch ..................................................... 36
Tooth Angle.................................................................. 37
Spot Implement ........................................................ 37
Disconnect/Move Leading Chains............................ 37
Disconnect Trailing Chains ...................................... 38
Reconnect Leading Chains ...................................... 38
Reconnect Trailing Chains ....................................... 38
Install Row Extensions ................................................. 39
Install Wing Extensions ................................................ 40
Index............................................................................ 43