Great Plains
| 596-381M | 09/12/2022
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VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924
Preparation and Setup
Auto Reset Shank Adjustment
Standard Shanks
35. The dual spring package should be preloaded so both top
and bottom springs are loaded evenly and measure 23.8”
from end of coil to end of coil.
Be sure to take note of the type of Auto Reset shanks
that are installed on your machine. Standard Auto
Shanks will trip at 3000lbs (1360kg)and the Hi-
Protection Shanks will trip at 2000lbs (907kg)
Decal 844-451C (1), will indicate the Standard Spring
shanks
Spring pack is pre-loaded at factory and should not be
disassembled in the field. You could be severely injured or
killed by instant release of stored energy.
Auto Reset Shank Hi-Protection
Be sure to take note of the type of Auto Reset shanks
that are installed on your machine. Hi-Protection
Shanks will trip at 2000lbs (907kg) and the Standard
Auto Shanks will trip at 3000lbs (1360kg).
Decal 844-452C (2), and a blue line painted on the
length of the spring will identify the Hi-Protection
Shanks(1).
36. The dual spring package should be preloaded so both top
and bottom springs are loaded evenly and measure 23.8”
from end of coil to end of coil.
Spring pack is pre-loaded at factory and should not be
disassembled in the field. You could be severely injured or
killed by instant release of stored energy.
Down Stop
(not visible)
1
Down Stop
(not visible)
2
