Great Plains PT1230 Predelivery Manual - Manual (Page 9)

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Section 1 Assembly
PT1230 Folding Pull-Type Planter 401-072M 10/14/08
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Liquid Fertilizer Assembly
!
WARNING!
The fertilizer-tank weldment weighs more than 300 pounds and
could cause serious injury if it falls. Make sure the weldment is
securely attached to an adequate lifting device. Keep people
away while the weldment is being lifted. Do not place any body
parts under the weldment at any time.
1. Unstrap the fertilizer bars (1) from the fertilizer-tank
weldment (2).
Figure 1-12
Remove Fertilizer Bars
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2. Install fertilizer-tank weldment (1). Use forklift or other
mechanical lifting device to position the weldment
over the planter tongue. Use 5/8-by-1 3/4-inch bolts,
flat washers and flange nuts to bolt the weldment on
the frame tube (2) and tongue (3).
Figure 1-13
Install Fertilizer Tank Weldment
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3. Install coulter bars (1) on the wing sections. Bolt the
extension brackets (2) to the front frame tube using
5/8-by-7 1/32-inch u-bolts (3) and flange nuts (4). Bolt
the coulter bars to the extension brackets using 5/8-
by-4 1/32-inch u-bolts (5) and flange nuts (4).
Figure 1-14
Install Fertilizer Bars
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4. Mount coulters on coulter bar. Refer to your coulter
manual for specific instructions to achieve your tillage
and fertilizer-application objectives.
5. Mount the left-hand squeeze pump (1) on the left-
hand wing section. Mount the pump on the rear frame
tube just inside of the contact-drive tower (2). Mount
the pump ahead of the row unit (3) as shown in illus-
tration. Use two 5/8-by-7 1/32-inch u-bolts and flange
nuts to secure pump.
6. Couple transmission shaft (4) to contact-drive shaft
with coupler sleeve (5). Secure sleeve to transmission
shaft with cotter key.
7. Repeat steps for the right-hand pump on the right-
hand wing section.
Figure 1-15
Install Squeeze Pumps
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