Great Plains 3000TM Operator Manual - Manual (Page 26)

22 1800-3000TM Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
586-536M Table of Contents Index 10/29/2013
Weight Package Assembly (Optional)
Refer to Figure 23
Caution:Lower machine until coulters are on ground and
pressure is off leveling system. Do not add weights to
1800TM.
Note: Use up to 2 sets of weights (4 weights) in positions
shown.
40. Start by removing the 3/4 x 2 Gr. 8 bolts from level
bar assembly.
41. Pivot level bar up so there will be clearance to set the
750 pound weight assemblies into place.
42. Pivot level bar spring assembly forward.
43. 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.
44. 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.
45. Torque u-bolts to 85 ft-lbs.
Refer to Figure 24
46. Pivot level bar
and the level bar spring assembly
until holes in plates are aligned.
47. Re-install 3/4 x 2 Gr. 8 bolts , secure with 3/4 lock
washers and 3/4 nuts.
48. 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 23
Weight Package
42407
2
3
6
7
1
4
4
5
5
1
2
4
3
4
5
6
7
Figure 24
Level Bar
42408
2
3
1
1 3
1
1