Great Plains YP3025 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 39)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 35
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Walkboard and Ladder
Walkboard pin and pivot operation is covered on
page 39.
Refer to Figure 30
The bottom two steps
of the walkboard ladder is a
swing-down section. To release it, pull the spring-loaded
pin
forward and pull the top of the free end of the lad-
der back.
To re-stow the steps, merely swing them up and forward.
The spring-load pin automatically engages.
Ladder steps must be locked up before lowering planter or
machine damage will occur.
Refer to Figure 31
A tool
is pinned to the bottom of the walkboard. it is
easier to remove and replace this tool with the planter
lowered.
The wrench end fits the nut weldment of the spring force
cam (page 66).
Refer to Figure 32
As necessary for auger clearance, open walkboard top
railing. At each side, pull cross-pins
out and make
1 ⁄
4
turn. Release pin into shallow detents. Swing railing
toward hopper.
Figure 30
Walkboard Lower Ladder
31546
2
1
1
2
Figure 31
Walkboard Tool Location
29322
3
3
Figure 32:
Walkboard Swing-Down Rail
29309
4
4
4