Only short gangs may be assembled in this manner.

CAUTION: Be sure gang bolt remain firmly and secure while assembling. Avoid accidents.

2. Replace bearings and spools in the order they were removed from gang bolt with disk blades between them. Be sure all are seated properly.

CAUTION: Disk blades are sharp. Use extreme attention when working around disk.

3. Install octagonal dished plate with threaded holes on end.

4. Install gang bolt nut. Tighten nut and lay gang down using an overhead hoist or crane.

5. Attach gang wrench to head end of gang bolt. Gang wrench (AP28613) is available from your John Deere dealer.

6. Tighten gang bolt nut to 1492 Nm (1100 ft-lbs) by applying approximately 79.5 kg (175 lbs) weight to end of a 190 cm (75") wrench (AP28613).

NOTE: The torque will be applied when the gang disk section is assembled to the main frame avoiding the gang section is up.

7. Install lock nut and tighten to 1763 Nm (1300 ft-lbs) torque.

8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for remaining gangs.

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