Great Plains V300 Assembly Instructions - Manual

Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Installation Instructions 1
©Copyright 2006 Printed 11/08/2006 148-771M
Opener Down Pressure Kit
V300 Drill
Used with:
• All model year V300 drills
General Information
These instructions explain how to install the Opener
Down Pressure Kit. This Option provides dynamic
hydraulic down force on the openers.
Refer to Figure 1
The kit replaces the level link arm
➀
(shown as a dotted
line in the figure) with a hydraulic cylinder
➁
. The cylin-
der is controlled by a new valve assembly
➂
and
requires a new attachment point (lug) weldment
➃
.
These instructions apply to:
Due to shipping regulations, the kit does not include any
touch-up paint to restore the areas to be welded. Your
Great Plains dealer can provide it as Great Plains part:
If this part is not available in your locale, use a green
exterior enamel paint close to Pantone 356.
Before You Start
Each kit converts an entire drill. Inventory the contents
per the “Kit Parts List” on page 24.
IMPORTANT !
Make sure you have the correct kit for your trac-
tor’s hydraulic system. If you have the incorrect
kit, it will not operate properly and can result in
equipment damage.
If necessary, move the implement to a well-lighted loca-
tion suitable for disassembly. Make sure the ground/floor
under the tractor is non-flammable.
Note: Many of the hydraulic components are shipped
with protective caps. Leave these caps in place
until connections are made, to protect threads and
keep contaminants out of the hydraulic system.
!
CAUTION
There will be sparks from welding. Dry grass, wood floor, or
areas with flammable fluid spills are not suitable locations for
installing this upgrade.
Lower the drill.
Park and secure the tractor, but leave it connected.
“Left” and “Right” are facing in the direction of machine
travel.
Have the following tools at hand:
• Wire or stick welder and welding tarps.
• Basic hand tools, including either adjustable open-
end wrenches or a set of fractional inch sizes.
• Paste or liquid tetrafluorethylene (Teflon®) pipe seal-
ant (do not use pipe tape).
• Fluid collection pan.
148-765A Kit for Closed-Center Tractors
148-766A Kit for Open-Center Tractors
821-001C PAINT GP GREEN SPRAY CAN
When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions
and warnings are serious - follow without exception.
Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
!
Figure 1
Upgrade Overview
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➀
➁
➂
➃