Great Plains 3N4010HDA Predelivery Manual - Manual (Page 12)

196-444Q 10/10/2008
10 3N-4010HDA and ADC2350B Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Air Drill Pre-Delivery
Drill Preparation
Step-by-step instructions for assembling the drill begin on
page 12. Before commencing work, review the Tools
Required and Pre-Assembly Checklist to make sure you
have all necessary parts and equipment.
The drill is shipped via flat bed truck. It is the dealer’s
responsibility to unload the new machine. Unload all
equipment before beginning assembly.
IMPORTANT !
Attempt no assembly work with drill still on truck.
The general sequence is:
Drill Assembly Summary
a.
Back truck up to a dock.
b. Hitch a tractor to the drill, connecting at least the lift
hydraulic circuit.
c. Lift drill off shipping stands.
d. Tow raised drill off truck.
e. Exchange lift locks. Remove shipping wheels (4).
f. Install rear cart hitch.
g. Install towers.
h. Cut and install hoses.
i. Install other standard and optional components that
were not factory-installed, such as:
- markers
- blockage detectors.
j. Level drill.
k. Install press wheels.
l. Perform air cart pre-delivery
Tools Required
• A tractor of sufficient size and horsepower with at least
two remote hydraulic circuits. Refer to “Specifications
and Capacities” in the drill Operator’s Manual.
• A hoist or forklift for removing shipping wheel weld-
ments.
• Jacks, jack stands or blocks, and safety chain.
• General hand tools, including snap ring pliers.
Drill Pre-Assembly Checklist
❒
Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-
tion” on page 1 before assembling.
❒
Have at least two people on hand while assembling.
❒
Make sure the assembly area is level and free of
obstructions (preferably an open concrete area).
❒
Have all major components accounted for. Have all
fasteners and pins shipped with drill.
❒
Have a copy of the drill Parts Manual (196-444P) on
hand. If unsure of proper placement or use of any
part or fastener, refer to the parts manual.
❒
Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
❒
Check that all factory-applied safety labels and
reflectors are correctly located and legible. Replace
if improperly located or damaged. Refer to Safety
Decals, in the “Important Safety Information” sec-
tion of the drill Operator’s Manual.
❒
Inflate tires to recommended pressure as listed in
the Operator manual.
❒
Tighten wheel bolts as specified on “Torque Chart”
on page 38.
An Operator Manual is provided with the new machine.
Read and understand “Important Safety Information”
and “Operating Instructions” in the operator’s manual
before assembling the machine. As a reference, keep the
Operator Manual on hand while assembling.