Great Plains CF600 Predelivery Manual - Manual (Page 5)

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Section 1 Assembly
2/2/06 CF500 and CF600 Hydraulic Cross-Fold Boom 506-582Q
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 1
Assembly
The following headings are step-by-step instructions for
assembling the boom. Begin with Tools Required and Pre-
Assembly Checklist to make sure you have all necessary
parts and equipment. Then proceed with Unload Boom
from Truck. Follow each step in order to make the job as
quick and safe as possible and produce a properly work-
ing machine.
The boom is shipped via flat bed truck. It is the dealer’s re-
sponsibility to unload the boom. Unload all equipment be-
fore beginning assembly. Do not attempt any assembly
work while the boom is on the truck.
Tools Required
•
Forklift or overhead hoist with 2,000-pound capacity
•
Lifting chains
•
Saw horses or stands
•
General hand tools
Pre-Assembly Checklist
1. Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-
tion” on page 1 before assembling.
2. Have at least two people on hand while assembling.
3. Make sure the assembly area is level and free of ob-
structions (preferably an open concrete area).
4. Have all major components.
5. Have all fasteners and pins shipped with boom.
6. Have a copy of the parts manual on hand. If unsure of
proper placement or use of any part or fastener, refer
to the parts manual.
7. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
8. Check that all safety labels and reflectors are correctly
located and legible. Replace if improperly located or
damaged. Refer to Safety Decals, “Important Safety
Information” in the operator’s manual.
Unload Boom from Truck
1. Using a forklift or hoist, remove boom from truck. Do
not remove shipping stands until you are ready to as-
semble boom.
2. When ready to assembly boom, place parts in an
open, level area. Make sure there is enough overhead
clearance to fold and unfold assembled boom.
Install Optional Elevator
!
WARNING!
Crushing hazard. You could be seriously injured or killed if the
weight of the elevator tips over sprayer or mount. Always have
a tractor hitched to sprayer or mount while assembling. On
three-point sprayers and mounts, always have parking stands
secured to sprayer or mount while assembling.
Elevator on 3P300
Refer to Figure 1-1.
1. Position tractor and sprayer in a clear, level area. Low-
er sprayer parking stands.
2. Bolt receiver plate (1) to elevator frame (2) with 1/2-by-
1 1/4 bolts and flange nuts.
3. Using forklift or hoist, position elevator inside sprayer
frame (3) so elevator rests on sprayer frame.
4. U-bolt elevator to sprayer frame (4) at four locations.
5. Using 1/2-by-1 1/4-inch bolts and flange nuts, bolt
brace rods (5) to elevator and sprayer frame on left-
and right-hand sides.
Figure 1-1
Mount Elevator on 3P300
IMPORTANT: If a pre-assembled part or fastener is
temporarily removed, remember where it goes. Keep
the parts separated.
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