Great Plains 4000TM Operator Manual - Manual (Page 30)

26 1200-4000TM Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
586-288M Table of Contents Index 10/30/2012
IWeight Package Assembly (Optional)
Refer to Figure 26
Caution:Lower machine until coulters are on ground and
pressure is off leveling system. Do not add weights to
1800TM unless the rear attachment is removed, as this will
exceed the tire rating and could cause severe damage to
machine.
Note: Models 3500-4000, all 4 sets of weights must be in-
stalled in the rear position behind wing stops. All oth-
er models may use up to 4 sets of weights in positions
shown.
52. Start by removing the 3/4 x 2 Gr. 8 bolts from level
bar assembly.
53. Pivot level bar up so there will be clearance to set
the 750 pound weight assemblies into place.
54. Pivot level bar spring assembly forward.
55. Carefully lower the 750 pound weight assemblies
onto center frame trusses , two on front side of fold
cylinders and two on rear side of fold cylinders.
56. Slide rear weights as far forward as possible and install
weight box stops on inside of trusses as close to
weight as possible (rear weights), secure with 1/2 x 4
1/32 x 5 1/4 u-bolt
, 1/2 lock washers and 1/2 nuts.
57. Torque u-bolts to 85 ft-lbs.
Refer to Figure 27
58. Pivot level bar
and the level bar spring assembly
until holes in plates are aligned.
59. Re-install 3/4 x 2 Gr. 8 bolts , secure with 3/4 lock
washers and 3/4 nuts.
60. Torque 3/4 x 2 Gr. 8 bolts to 375 ft lbs to be sure
bolts do not work loose and cause damage to
machine.
Figure 26
Weight Package
42407
2
3
6
7
1
4
4
5
5
1
2
4
3
4
5
6
7
Figure 27
Level Bar
42408
2
3
1
1 3
1
1