GREAT PLAINS 7000 Series, Predelivery Manual

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7000 Series Disk Table of Contents Index Introduction
Shipping
The Disk Harrow will be shipped partially pre-assembled.
Refer to Figure 3
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The machine will be shipped with center frame and wings
stacked on stands and banded together.
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Finishing attachments (if equipped), will be shipped with
mounted brackets assembled and all bolts will be in a box.
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Remove unit from shipping stands (if equipped), after
machine is lowered to ground and carefully un-band all
components.
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The shipping stand bolts are not used in the assembly of
unit.
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The shipping stands do not need to be returned to Great
Plains.
Unloading
Be sure the truck is on level ground, preferably concrete.
Centering components:
Be sure and center fork truck or chains (overhead hoist) on
componets so they won’t slide and cause injury.
Unload Smaller Items First
Unloading the Disk Harrow is a potentially dangerous
operation.
Reduce risk and complications by first unloading
1. gangs and finishing attachments
2. misc. boxes
3. Disk Harrow (described in the next section)
4. Place these components well out of the maneuvering area
needed for unloading the Disk Harrow.
Unload Disk Harrow
5. Double-check that all chains and tie-down straps have
been released and stowed.
6. Set parking brake on trailer tractor.
7. Slowly lift the Disk Harrow off trailer bed using two fork
lifts.
8. Stop lifting about 12” above the bed.
9. Have the truck driver slowly pull the trailer straight out
from under the Disk Harrow.
10. Making sure to keep level from front to back and side to
side, slowly lower the Disk Harrow.
11. Lower the Disk Harrow down until the machine is about
12” off ground.
12. Remove shipping stands.
Unpacking Boxes
 Position boxes in area that you can maneuver components
up to machine to assembly.
13. Carefully remove banding from boxes.
14. Carefully remove banding from gangs and finishing reels.
15. Locate and identify all components before assembling.
Further Assistance
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. wants you to be satisfied
with your new Disk Harrow. If for any reason you do not
understand any part of this manual or are otherwise dissatisfies
with the product please contact:
Great Plains Service Department
1525 E. North St.
PO Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
Or go to www.greatplainsag.com and follow the contact
information at the bottom of your screen for our service
department.
Figure 3
Disk Harrow Shipping
TP-69564