Great Plains 2007HD Update Installation - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ......................................1
General Information .....................................................3
Related Documents........................................................3
Notations and Conventions ............................................3
Call-Outs ....................................................................3
Tools Required ...............................................................4
Regarding Parts .............................................................4
About New Parts ........................................................4
About Existing Parts ...................................................4
Pre-Assembly Preparation .............................................4
Work Location ............................................................4
Update Underside Weldments ....................................5
Configure Implement ......................................................5
Tack Rear Bottom Gussets ............................................5
LH Rear Bottom Gussets............................................5
RH Rear Bottom Gussets ...........................................6
Install Nut Blocks............................................................7
Install LH Nut Block ....................................................7
Install RH Nut Block....................................................7
Finish Weld Blocks and Gussets ................................7
Install Box Plates............................................................8
Install Corner Gussets....................................................8
Disconnect Implement .................................................9
Prepare Implement.........................................................9
Disconnect Primary Hoses .............................................9
Clear Weight Transfer Cylinders ..................................10
Clear Link Lift Cylinders ...............................................10
Recover Pull Link Components ....................................11
Release Lift-Assist Link ................................................11
Uncouple Cart ..............................................................12
Remove Pull Link .........................................................12
Dismount Hoppers .....................................................13
Disconnect Sensors and Chain ....................................13
Disconnect Level Sensors ........................................13
Dismount Rate Sensor .............................................13
Dismount Final Drive Chain......................................13
Dismount Meters ..........................................................14
Disconnect Meter Inlet Elbows .................................14
Remove Meters ........................................................14
Hoist Hoppers...............................................................15
Release Hopper Mount.............................................15
Remove Hopper Assembly.......................................15
Update Meters.............................................................16
Remove Existing Top Seal ...........................................16
Remove Meter Flute Shaft ........................................... 16
Remove Old Flanges ............................................... 16
Enlarge Mounting Slots ................................................ 17
Drill Weep Holes .......................................................... 17
Install Meter Seal Flange ............................................. 18
Replace Meter Shaft Mount Plates .............................. 18
Replace Right End Plates ........................................ 18
Replace Left End Plates........................................... 19
Install New Top Seal ................................................ 19
Update Cart................................................................. 21
Cart Frame Update Overview ...................................... 21
Rear Gusset Plates (page 22).................................. 21
Front Gusset Triangles (page 23) ............................ 21
Pull Bar Anchors (page 25) ...................................... 21
Meter Mount Tabs (page 27).................................... 21
Install Rear Gussets..................................................... 22
Install Left Rear Gusset............................................ 22
Install Right Rear Gusset ......................................... 22
Install Front Gussets .................................................... 23
Install Right Front Gusset......................................... 23
Install Left Front Gusset ........................................... 23
Install Pull Bar Attach Points ........................................ 24
Install Pull Bar Plate ................................................. 24
Install Pull Bar Anchors ............................................ 25
Install Left Anchor ................................................ 25
Install Right Anchor .............................................. 25
Update Meter Mounts .................................................. 26
Position New Meter Mounts ..................................... 26
Prepare Tab Welding Sites .................................. 26
Mark Tab Welding Sites ....................................... 27
Attach New Front Tabs ............................................ 27
Install New Meter Mounts......................................... 27
Re-Install Meters .......................................................... 28
Install Hopper Supports............................................ 28
Install Pull Bars ............................................................ 28
Assemble Pull Bars .................................................. 28
Attach Pull Bars........................................................ 29
Update Cart Hydraulics ................................................ 30
Route Dedicated Fold Hose ..................................... 32
Mark Dedicated Fan Hose ....................................... 32
Re-Route Fold Hose ................................................ 32
Disconnect Bypass Hose ......................................... 32
Re-Configure Inlet Fittings ....................................... 32
Re-connect Fan Hoses ............................................ 32
Re-Install Hoppers ....................................................... 33