Great Plains 1500TM Operator Manual - Manual (Page 22)

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Weight Package Assembly (Optional)
Refer to Figure 13
Caution:Lower machine until coulters are on ground and
pressure is off leveling system.
Note: Up to 1 set of weights (2 weights) may be used in po-
sitions shown.
20. Start by removing the 3/4 x 2 Gr. 8 bolts from level
bar assembly.
21. Pivot level bar up so there will be clearance to set
the 750 pound weight assemblies into place.
22. Pivot level bar spring assembly forward.
23. Carefully lower the 750 pound weight assemblies
onto center frame trusses .
24. 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.
25. Torque u-bolts to 85 ft-lbs.
Refer to Figure 14
26. Pivot level bar
and the level bar spring assembly
until holes in plates are aligned.
27. Re-install 3/4 x 2 Gr. 8 bolts , secure with 3/4 lock
washers and 3/4 nuts.
28. 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 13
Weight Package
43105
2
3
6
7
1
4
5
5
1
2
4
3
4
5
6
7
Figure 14
Level Bar
43106
2
3
1
1 3
1
1