Operator`s manual

M. Place a 2-4 inch block under each center section
front skid. Raise rear of center section until it is level
and install stop collars on height adjustment cylinder to
retain in this position.
M-1. Install Nord Lockwasher (Two Piece) on turn-
buckle by loosening the jam nut on the threaded end
and removing the rod end from the turnbuckle. Install
Nord lockwasher on the threaded rod end and rein-
stall the rod end into the turnbuckle body, makeing
sure the Nord lockwasher is between the jam nut and
the turnbuckle body. (Figure 5-10) Leave the jam nut
loose for proper adjustment after it is installed on the
axle.
N. Raise wing until it is level right to left with the cen-
ter section. Install swivel turnbuckle between center
axle and wing axle. (Figure 5-11) To check the atti-
tude of the unit for side to side level and front to
rear level refer to page 10, Pitch Adjustment and
Leveling The Cutter. Tighten the 1” x 5-1/2” Grade 5
bolts to 650 ft. lbs. After 8 hours of operation, retighten
to 650 ft. lbs. Torque the jam nut on the turnbuckle to
250 ft. lbs. against the turnbuckle body. Loosen and
retighten the jam nut to 250 ft. lbs. a second time.
Recheck all hardware for proper torque after 8 hours
of operation and tighten as necessary.
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Figure 5-8
Heavy Duty,
Self-Leveling Clevis
Collar
Figure 5-10 Turnbuckle Assembly
Nord
Lockwasher
Jam Nut
Figure 5-11
Wing Axle .47” Spacers 1” x 5-1/2” Bolts
Mount
.75”
Spacers
1” Lockwashers
and Nuts
Center Axle
Mount
NOTE: R.H. Side Shown
FRONT
Figure 5-7
Ball Hitch
J. Connect height adjusting cylinder from cutter deck
to axle. Secure the cylinder to the axle using 5-3/8”
pin and cotter pin. (Figure 5-5)
K. Attach hose holder rod to tongue using 5/8” x 2”
bolt, nut, flatwasher and lockwasher. Flatwasher is in-
stalled on top and lockwasher on bottom.
L. Lift wing using a chain hoist or fork lift and position
so the hinge tubes on the wings ingage the hinge
tubes on the center section with the front edge of the
cutter lined up. Install hinge pin through the
hinges.(Figure 5-9)
NOTE: The hinge pin will install easier if a 1” rod is
temporarily inserted in the last two hinge tubes once
the pin is started in the front hinge.
Install hinge shields between hinges as pin is inserted.
Be sure to install the hinge pin lock collar after first set
of hinge tubes. Secure hinge pin with lock collar and
roll pin. Repeat this step for both wings.
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Lock Collar
Wing Frame
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Figure 5-9
Center Frame