GREAT PLAINS TSF1080, Operator'S Manual

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TSF1080, TSF1090, TSF1280 & TSF1290 Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup 27
08/01/2018 Table of Contents Index 500-641M
Frame Level Adjustment
Block the wheels, and use a hoist or multiple jacks for this
adjustment. Do not remove the adjustment bolts until the front
end of the tank mainframe is fully supported. Do not remove
the rear pivot bolts.
Refer to Figure 16 (shown with the tongue removed
for clarity - do not remove the tongue for adjustment)
The tongue can pivot about a pair of rear bolts , when
the forward adjustment bolts are removed. Two plates
with staggered hole patterns permit re-securing the
tongue over a range of angles.
1. Securely support the front of the tank mainframe with
a hoist or multiple jacks and stands.
2. Remove both adjustment bolts .
3. Adjust the hoist or jacks up or down until the
mainframe is as close as possible to the desired 1

forward tilt angle.
4. Re-insert and securely fasten the adjustment bolts
. Torque these
3 
4
-10 Grade 5 bolts to per the chart
“ Torque Values ” on page 81.
Leveling Boom
Pinch point hazard. Your fingers, hands or arms could be
seriously injured or severed if caught in the folding boom
sections. Shut off tractor and remove key before adjusting
shims.

NOTE:
The boom sections must be level across the span for
even spraying.
Refer to Figure 17 and Figure 18
To adjust the inner arm:
1. Unfold the boom. See page 51.
2. Place supports under boom.
3. Loosen bolts holding the plates at the top of the
pivots, located between the center section and the
inner boom arms.
4. Add or remove shims as necessary.
Additional shims are available from Great Plains as
part number 506-826D.
5. Retighten bolts.
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Figure 16
Tongue-Mainframe Adjustment
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3
1
2
3
2
2
Figure 17
Boom Level Shims Installed
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Figure 18
Boom Level Shims
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