Operator`s manual

ASSEMBLY

EM 1700,2200,2200F,2500 04/09 Assembly Section 3-21

ASSEMBLY

INSTALL SHANK MOUNT PLATES AND SHANKS TO V-RIPPER FRAME

1. Place shank mount plates (1) on top of v-ripper frame.

NOTE: Center shank mounts plates are square and different from others.

2. Align shank mount plates with correct holes in frame to achieve desired shank placing.

NOTE: See diagram on page 3-18. Install three (3) ¾” x 11” GR5 bolts (2) through forward holes in mount

plate.

3. Install lower mount plate on bolt end and retain with ¾” locknut (3)

INSTALL SHANKS

Support shank assembly with strap or chain connected to top pull arm.

Align holes in shank mount with shank mount plates.

4. Install one (1) ¾” X 12" bolt (4) and two (2) 3/4” x 3” bolts (4) as shown. Retain with ¾” locknuts (3).

5. Install wear shin (6) and straight point (7) to shanks using 1/2” NC 2 1/4” PL5 hex bolt (9) and 1/2” nut (8).

Refer to Figure Asm-T-0045

NOTE: Torque all bolts evenly to 250 ft.- lbs. starting with bolts through main frame.