Minden Machine Shop Inc.
1302 K Road Minden, NE
800-264-6587 / 308-832-0220
Tank
Center Section
Bar
Clamp Plate
Side Plate
Side Plate
Tank Strap
Completely Assembled
Helicopter Tank Mounting
The Helicopter tanks come in numerous configurations, so
the installation instructions will cover a broad range of tractor
makes and models. Generally, the installation will be similar
for all tractor makes and models.
1.
To begin, mount the side plates of the Helicopter Tanks
to the frame of the tractor. All the fasteners are in the
kit. While mounting the main brackets to the tractor
frame, leave the mounting bolts loose as this will aid
later in the installation process. Generally, the
Helicopter Tank kit will have a right and left side.
2.
Install the center section if the Helicopter Tank kit came
with one. Leave the fasteners loose for now.
3.
With the left and right plates installed and the center
section in, tighten the bolts. Tighten the frame bolts first
and then tighten the bolts in the center section. See the
torque chart for correct torque value for the size of bolt.
4.
Locate the left bar, a clamp plate, 6 - 1"x10" bolts, lock
washers, and nuts. Install the left bar on the left side of
the undercarraige assembly. Be sure the outside flat bar
is pointing up and the hose access hole is down. The bar
will slide in until it contacts the side of the
undercarraige. The outside end of the bar will need to
be supported until the clamp plate is installed and the 1"
bolts, lock washers, and nuts are tightened (See
Diagram). Tighten all fasteners. Repeat for the opposite
side.
5.
Mount the tank saddles on top of the installed bars. The
tank saddles will be held in place with 2 - 7/8" x 9"
U-bolts, 4 lock washers, and 4 nuts. Move the tank
saddles to the oustside of the bars against the flat stop.
Install and tighten the U-bolts.
6.
Install the poly tanks into the saddles. Center the tanks
so the tank bungs are centered in the tank saddle
opening. Have the gallons scale of the tanks facing the
towards the tractor operator seat.
7.
When the tanks are in place, install the tank straps to
hold the tanks in place. Be sure to install the straps in
the correct area of the tank. The tank straps are held in
place with 1/2" j-bolts. Tighten the straps to the tanks.
After the first fill of the tanks, it may be necessary to
retighten the tank straps.
8.
Re-torque all bolts after the first 20 hrs of use. Then
re-torque the bolts again every 100 hrs of use.
J-Bolt
U-Bolt
1" x 10" Bolt
See the packing list for
breakdown of parts with part
numbers and quantities.
Helicopter Tanks
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