John Deere Air Reel Owner’s Manual
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Section
ASSEMbLY
4
4.1 UNcRATiNG
Locate the manifold and bats crates.
Cut the metal bands and remove the 2 x 4’s and saddle
tops (Figure 2).
Remove the bat assemblies from the crate and place
to the side.
Remove the lag screws from the mounting clamps (as
shown in Figure 3) from all locations.
Using an overhead hoist and a nylon strap, sling or
chain, connect to the center of the manifold (Figure
4).
Remove from crate, and set down on two steel saw-
horses (or equivalent) placed two to four inches from
the ends of the manifold.
The sawhorses must be capable of supporting
500 pounds each.
The sawhorses must be at least 3 feet high.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
A.
B.
Figure 2, Manifold and bats crate
Figure 3, Manifold and bats crate
Figure 4, Manifold and bats crate
Read all instructions to become familiar with the parts and
procedure used before starting the actual work. You may
refer to the parts catalog for additional aid in assembling
the Air Reel.
WARNiNG
Assemble in an area with sufficient space to handle
the largest component and access to all sides of
the machine.
Use only lifts, cranes and tools with sufficient capac-
ity for the load.
When necessary, have someone assist you.
Do not allow spectators in the working area.
1.
2.
3.
4.
WARNiNG
The sawhorses used to support the manifolds must
be capable of supporting 500 pounds each.
The sawhorses must be at least 3 feet high.
The sawhorses must be blocked to keep the manifold
from rolling.
1.
2.
3.
