Great Plains SS0300 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 19)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup 15
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5. Raise tractor 3-point just enough to relieve pressure
from parking stands.
6. Swing up and pin up 3-point stands. See “Store Park-
ing Stands” on page 15.
Load Sway Risk:
Adjust 3-point hitch arms and sway blocks to minimize any side-
to-side sway to assure proper tracking in the field and safe road
travel.
7. Connect light electrical cable to tractor.
Refer to Figure 6
Storing Parking Stands
1. While holding the parking stand , remove the snap
lock pin .
2. Slide the stand out the bottom of the holder and
position stand across frame as shown.
3. Install snap lock pin through aligned holes to secure.
Machine Adjustments
Pre-Leveling of Machine
Front to Rear Leveling
1.
Pre-leveling of machine may be done on a level floor.
Lower the machine down until the shank tips are just
above the floor.
2. Adjust the 3 point top link until the front and rear points
are level.
Auto Reset Shank Adjustment
Refer to Figure 7
1. The dual spring package should be preloaded so both
top and bottom springs are loaded evenly and mea-
sure 23.8” from end of coil to end of coil.
Spring pack is pre-loaded at factory and should not be disassem-
bled in the field. You could be severely injured or killed by instant
release of stored energy.
Figure 6
Store Parking Stands
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1
3
1
2
3
Figure 7
Auto Reset Shanks
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