Transport locks, Wing fold, Pre-leveling of machine – Great Plains 4000TT Operator Manual User Manual
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1200-4000TT
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
586-201M
02/11/2014
Transport Locks
11. Once the cylinders are connected, raise the unit
completly. If the transport locks
are in place,
remove them at this time.
12. Store the transport locks
in hole of the lift mecha-
nism link.
Wing Fold
Refer to Figure 9
13. If wing stop pins
are installed remove pins from
wing stop clevis
.
14. Install pin in storage tube
on wing stop.
15. Once the transport locks and wing stop pins are
removed, unfold the wings (if folding unit).
Note: Make sure no one is under the wings during the un-
folding process. Watch for leaks and make sure
hoses do not get pinched during the initial unfolding
process.
16. Once the machine is unfolded, raise and lower the
machine several times to purge air from the lift sys-
tem. Again, watch for any leaks and tighten if neces-
sary.
Pre-Leveling of Machine
Note: Pre-leveling of machine should be done on a good
level surface.
Front to Rear Leveling
Refer to Figure 10
17. Lower machine so front coulters gangs are 1-2” off of
ground. Loosen jam nut
with turnbuckle wrench
(stored on center tube pegs of hitch). Adjust the turn-
buckle
at the front of machine to level it front to
back. (Shorten to bring front down, extend to bring
front up).
18. When the front coulter gangs are the same distance
off ground as rear coulter gangs retighten jam nut
.
Figure 8
Transport Locks
42066
1
2
1
2
Figure 9
Wing Fold Pins
42067
1
3
2
1
2
3
2
1
3
Figure 10
Hitch Turnbuckle Adjustment
42069
1
2
3
1