Great Plains NP30A 30-foot Predelivery Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ......................................1
Introduction ..................................................................3
Models Covered .............................................................3
Description of Unit ..........................................................3
Intended Usage ..........................................................3
Document Family........................................................3
Using This Manual..........................................................4
Call-Outs ....................................................................4
Figures .......................................................................4
About Parts.....................................................................4
Fasteners ...................................................................4
Tags ...........................................................................4
Assembly and Setup Assistance ....................................4
Pre-Delivery Planning ..................................................5
Tools Required ...............................................................5
Work Space Requirements.........................................5
Delivery Cycle.............................................................5
Unload Trailer ...............................................................6
Plan the Unload..............................................................6
Unfolded Delivery .......................................................6
Fold Configurations ....................................................6
Forward Tool Bar Support ..........................................6
Lift-Assist Caster Yokes .............................................6
Unload Miscellaneous Components...............................7
Pre-Lift Inspection ..........................................................7
Pull-Type Anhydrous without Coulters .......................7
Any Model Shipped Unfolded .....................................7
Execute the Unload ........................................................8
Hoist Unload ...............................................................8
Hoist Unload Steps:................................................8
Two Forklift Unload.....................................................9
Forklift Unload Steps: .............................................9
Drive-Off Unload.......................................................10
Drive-Off Unload Steps:........................................10
Prepare Hydraulics.....................................................11
Disable Weight Transfer...............................................11
2-Point Hydraulics ....................................................12
Charge 2P Lift / Fold System................................12
3-Point Hydraulics ....................................................13
Charge 3P Fold System .......................................13
Pull-Type Hydraulics.................................................14
Charge PT Lift System .........................................14
Charge PT Fold System .......................................14
Install Components ....................................................15
Install Lift-Assist Casters.............................................. 16
Install Center Gauge Wheels ....................................... 17
Install Transport Rest ................................................... 18
Unfold Over-Folded Wings....................................... 18
Dismount Transport Rest ......................................... 19
Install Transport Rest ............................................... 19
Unfold Implement ......................................................... 20
Install Wing Gauge Wheels.......................................... 21
Install 2P/3P Manual Gauge Wheels ....................... 21
2P/3P Gauge Wheel Stations .............................. 21
Install 2P/3P Gauge Wheel Mounts ..................... 21
Install 2P/3P Wheels ............................................ 22
Install Pull-Type Wing Gauge Wheels...................... 23
Install Wing Extensions ................................................ 24
Install Wing Frame ................................................... 24
Mount Outside Coulters ........................................... 24
Mount Outside Knives .............................................. 25
Mount Raven Accuflow Cooler................................. 26
Attach Accuflow Frame Mount Brackets .............. 26
Attach Cooler Assembly ....................................... 26
Install Delivery Tubing .......................................... 27
Extend Conventional Tubing ................................ 28
Install Nurse Tank Hitch ............................................... 29
Free Break-Away Coupler........................................ 29
Install Hitch Extension.............................................. 29
Install Hitch............................................................... 29
Relocate Break-Away Coupler ................................. 29
Install Tongue .............................................................. 30
Route Hoses and Cables ......................................... 30
Install SMV Reflector ................................................... 31
Mount Ground Drive Wheel ......................................... 31
Final Setup.................................................................. 32
Set Rough Weight Transfer ......................................... 32
Lift-Assist Valve Setup ................................................. 34
2-Point Lift-Assist Valve ........................................... 34
Install Lift Cylinder Locks ......................................... 35
Pre-Delivery Closeout................................................ 36
Stow Spacers ............................................................... 36
Stow Documents .......................................................... 36
Remove Pre-Assembly Markings................................. 36
Final Inspection ............................................................ 36
Appendix A - Reference Information........................ 37
Specifications and Capacities ...................................... 37
Anhydrous Models ................................................... 37
Conventional Models................................................ 38