Leveling Center Frame and WingsIMPORTANT: Check that tires are inflated to correct pressure before leveling frame. Perform following procedure on a level surface. 1. Lower wings to field position.2. Be sure all caster wheels are pivoted to the rear, as if moving forward in transport position. |
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IMPORTANT: To avoid machine damage, be sure there are no gaps between the plates and depth adjustment handle. 3. Be sure that each frame section has the same number of depth adjustment plates down between the handle and stop before making adjustments. |
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At front of tool, level the main frame front-to-back by adjusting caster wheel adjustment bolt (B). There is no adjustment at rear of main frame. Lower frame onto the openers to reduce load on adjustment bolt. Loosen six bolts (C), and raise or lower frame with adjustment bolt. Raise frame before tightening jam nut (A) to lock adjustment bolt in place. Tighten six bolts.
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Level the wings side-to-side at rear by adjusting the turnbuckle between rockshaft and press wheel supports. With frame lowered to ground to reduce load on turnbuckle, loosen jam nut (A) and adjust turnbuckle (B). Raise frame before tightening jam nuts to lock turnbuckle length. Check for levelness between openers at rear corner of main frame and rear outer corner of wing.
6. Repeat step 4 on wing caster wheel turnbuckles to level wings front-to-back. IMPORTANT: For best results, perform final leveling in the field under normal operating conditions, at desired depth, and normal speed. 7. Observe the machine from the rear. Adjust wings to provide a level profile (end-to-end) as the machine moves away.
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