Great Plains ADC1150 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 17)

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Section 1 Cart Assembly and Setup
7/28/10 Model 1150 1995 - 1997 167-058M
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 1
Cart Assembly and Setup
The following information is general in nature and was
written to aid the operator in preparing the tractor and drill
for use, and to provide general operating procedures. The
operator’s experience, familiarity with the machine, and
the following information combined should provide effi-
cient drill operation and good working habits.
Having all the parts and equipment readily at hand will
speed your assembly task and make the job as safe as
possible.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Check Reference
All major frame components Operator’s
Manual
Fasteners and pins that were shipped with
the drill.
NOTE: All hardware from the factory has
been installed in the location where it will
be used. If a part or fastener is temporarily
removed for assembly reasons, remember
where it goes. Keep the parts separated. Operator’s
Manual
All working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight and cotter pins are spread. Operator’s
Manual
All grease fittings are in place and lubri-
cated. Section 6
page 69
Proper tension and alignment on all drive
chains. Operator’s
Manual
Safety labels are correctly located and legi-
ble. Replace if damaged. Important Safety
Information
Red and amber reflectors are correctly
located and visible when the drill is in the
transport position. Important Safety
Information
“Slow moving vehicle” emblem is in place. Important Safety
Information
Inflate tires to specified air pressure. Tighten
wheel bolts to specified torque. Section 9
page 86
Have a minimum of 2 people at hand while
assembling the drill. Operator’s
Manual
Have a fork lift or hoist along with chains
and safety stands that are sized for the job
ready for the assembly task. Operator’s
Manual
General Description
This section covers the dealer’s requirements to assemble
the drill.
Tools required
•
Fork lift or overhead hoist with 6500# capacity.
•
General hand tools
•
Jack stands or blocks and safety chain
Shipping information
Your drill is shipped via flat bed truck.. The drill is not fully
assembled.
Unload all equipment before beginning assembly. Do not
attempt any assembly work while drill is on the truck.
Read and understand the previous section, “Important
Safety Information” page 1, before starting assembly.
Top Steps & Rear Handrail
!
WARNING!
Do not climb on walkboard unless top ladder steps and hand-
rails are securely installed.
Refer to Figure 1-1:
Working from the ground, attach the top step weldment,
left hand (#10), to the left side walkboard support (#11) us-
ing three 3/8” x 1” long bolts, (#7) 3/8” nuts (#8), and 3/8”
lockwashers (#9). Install the bolts so that the nuts are to-
ward the center of the drill. Use the same method to attach
the top step weldment, right hand (#3), to the right side
walkboard support.
Use a fork lift or hoist to raise the rear handrail into posi-
tion. Bolt the handrail (#2) to the rear of the left and right
walkboard supports (#11 & #12) using the 5/16” x 1 3/4”
long bolts (#6), 5/16” lockwasher (#4), and 5/16” nuts (#5).
Install the bolts so that the nuts are towards the front of the
drill. Do not over-tighten bolts, refer to the Torque Values
Chart in the “Appendix” section on page 86. Attach the
handrail end to the left and right ladder top steps (#3 &
#10) using the 5/16” x 1” long bolts (#1), 5/16” lockwashers
(#4), and 5/16” nuts (#5). Install the bolts so that the nuts
are toward the center of the drill, refer to Figure 1-1.