Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
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GS2572, GS2584 & GS2596 Grading Scrapers 303-268M
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Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not
be used.
Required Horsepower Rating . . .40-90 hp (30-67 kW)
Hitch Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - Point Cat. I and Cat. II
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need
weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine weight
requirements and maximum limitations.
Torque Requirements
Refer to
“Torque Values Chart”
on page 18 to
determine correct torque values of fasteners during
assembly.
Before You Start
Make sure the intended power machine conforms to the
requirements provided on this page. Read and
understand the operator’s manual for your Grading
Scraper. An understanding of how it works will aid in the
assembly and setup of your scraper.
Dealer Preparations
This Grading Scraper has been partially assembled at
the factory. Some additional preparations will be
necessary to finish assembling the implement and to
attach it to the customer’s tractor. Make sure the intended
An understanding of how this implement works will aid in
final assembly and setup. Read and understand the
Operator’s Manual. Go through the
on this page. To speed up the assembly task
and make the job safer, have all needed parts and
equipment readily at hand.
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Hitch Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 9:
1. Remove linchpins (#10) from hitch pins (#4).
2. Position hitch straps (#1 & #2) with large holes (A)
towards the front and mount large holes over end of
hitch pins (#4).
3. Attach middle and rear holes in hitch straps to clevis
plates with 3/4"-10 x 2" GR5 cap screws (#6), lock
washers (#9), and hex nuts (#8) as shown. Do not
tighten hardware at this time.
4. Reinsert linchpins (#10) and snap wire retainer over
hitch pins to secure hitch pins.
5. Attach channel brace (#3) to rear mounting lugs with
3/4"-10 x 5" GR5 cap screw (#7B), lock washer (#9),
and hex nut (#8). Do not tighten bolt at this time.
6. Attach channel brace (#3) and spacer (#5) to hitch
straps (#1 & #2) as shown with 3/4"-10 x 5" GR5 cap
screw (#7A), lock washer (#9), and hex nut (#8). Do
not tighten hardware at this time.
7.
Draw all six hex nuts (#8) up snug. Make certain hitch
pins (#4) are loose in their holes. If hitch pin is tight,
readjust hitch frames (#1 & #2) until loose and then
tighten all six hex nuts (#8) to the correct torque.
8. Install 3/4" x 3 3/4" hitch pin (#12) to hitch straps and
secure in place with hairpin cotter (#13).
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Check
Reference
Have a forklift or loader with properly sized chains and
safety stands capable of lifting and supporting the
equipment on hand.
Have a minimum of two people available during
assembly.
Make sure all major components and loose
parts are shipped with the machine.
Operator’s
Manual
Double check to make sure all parts,
fasteners and pins are installed in the
correct location. Refer to the Parts Manual if
unsure. By double checking, you will lessen
the chance of using a bolt incorrectly that
may be needed later.
NOTE:
All assembled hardware from the
factory has been installed in the correct
location. Remember location of a part or
fastener if removed during assembly. Keep
parts separated.
Parts
Manual
330-323P
Operator’s
Manual
330-323M
Make sure working parts move freely, bolts
are tight & cotter pins are spread.
Operator’s
Manual
Make sure all safety labels are correctly
located and legible. Replace if damaged.
Make sure all red reflectors are correctly
located and visible when machine is in
transport position.