User Manual

SECTION 5 - 4-RANK SUPERWEEDER
5-1
Fig. 1: Field Position Fig. 2: Transport Position
Themachineshouldbeplacedinanareathatallowsampleroomforeldpositionassembly(See
Fig. 1).
CAUTION: For safety purposes, block equipment while working on it.
Refer to illustrations and parts listings on pages 5-2 through 5-20 and follow these steps when as-
sembling.
HITCH – Axles, Wheels and Jack
Attach hitch axle assemblies as shown on page 5-2. Position center of axles 19” ahead of the rear
of the hitch 8” X 4” tube. Mount hitch wheels and tires and install hitch jack.
If machine is equipped with optional Hydraulic Depth Adjustment, attach hitch Hydraulic Depth Adjust-
ment and axle assemblies as shown on page 5-3. Mount hitch wheels and tires and install hitch jack.
DRAWBAR – Center, Hydraulic Lift Cylinders, Wings, Axles and Wheels.
Attachcenterdrawbartohitchusingtwo1-1/4”X6”pinsandsecurewithatwashersand5/16”X
2-1/2” cotter pins. Mount main lift cylinders and transport locks. Route hoses as shown on page
5-14.Fullychargemainliftcylinderswithhydraulicuidbyextendingandretractinguntilallairis
purged from system.
Knuckles are marked left and right. Before attaching wings, check that knuckles are on correct side
of machine. Attach wings to knuckles using 1-1/2” X 11” pins. Secure with 1/2” X 2-1/2” bolt, washer
and locknut. Install 1-1/2” jam nuts, center punch or spot weld to secure. Attach jack mounting swivels
ontopofwingnearknuckleineldposition.Securewith7/8”u-bolt,lockwashersandnuts.
Mount wing axle plates with spindle down as shown on page 5-5 or wing Hydraulic Depth Adjustment
Option assemblies (page 5-3). Mount wing wheels and tires. Do not mount transport wheel assem-
blies until lift arms are positioned.
LIFT ARMS: 4-RANK SUPERWEEDER
Refer to Figures 3 and 4 and parts pages 5-8 thru 5-11. All lift arms are spaced 30” center to center.
Attach lift arms to drawbar using 7/8” u-bolts and hardware provided. See chart below for lift arm
settings.
NOTE: Special lift arms are used where hydraulic cylinders are located.
Max. Tillage Depth Lift Arm Setting Hole Tube Bushing Setting Hole
2” Upper Upper
3-1/2” Upper Lower
5” Lower Lower