Great Plains 1500TM Assembly Manual - Manual (Page 12)

586-535Q-ENG 12/12/2013
8 1200-1500TM Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Assembly
Center Frame & Lift Assembly
Refer to Figure 5
Note: Once the center frame has been uncrated and put
on stands, the rest of components may be
installed. See “Parts Manual” for part numbers
and description of parts.
3. Attach c-frames (Model 1500TM only) to both
sides of center frame , secure with 3/4 x 5 1/32 x 4
1/2 u-bolts , 3/4 lock washers and 3/4 nuts.
4. Carefully lower the torque tube with an overhead
hoist until holes are aligned with the holes on top of
center frame
and secure with 1 1/4 x 7 pins , 3/8
x 2 1/4 Gr. 8, special thread bolts and 3/8 top lock
nuts.
5. Align hole in lift strap and cylinder mount plate
in proper orientation shown in drawing. Secure lift
strap
with 1 x 3 1/2 hex bolts and 1 lock nuts,
rear of cylinder mount plate to plates of torque
tube with 1 x 4 hex bolt and 1 lock nut.
6. Install the cylinders using 1 x 3 1/8 pins , 1.5 x
1.0 x.075 machine washers and 3/16 x 2 cotter pin.
7. Install cylinder transport locks to cylinders
using 3/8 x 3 pins and clip pins.
8. Install the two, double block tees in orientation
and positions shown with 5/16 x 2 1/2 hex bolts ,
5/16 lock washers (rear), 5/16 x 4 hex bolts , 5/16
lock washers and 5/16 nuts (front).
9. Install the counterbalance valve to front tube with
5/16 x 3 1/2 hex bolts , 5/16 lock washers and 5/
16 nuts.
10. Attach lock valve to front tube with 1/4 x 2 hex
bolts , 1/4 lock washers and 1/4 nuts.
11. Tighten all bolts with lock nuts snug, but do not
torque. The rest of the bolts may be tightened to
specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 24.
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Figure 5
Center Frame & Lift Assembly 42980
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