7 & 9-SHANK MODELS
ROCKSHAFT and WHEELS
Note: See previous page for illustration.
1. Place main frame on sturdy stands
approximately 36″ high.
2. Mount shank assemblies on rear bar only (pp.
19 - 21). Install extensions if needed.
Note: Rear bar shanks are easier to mount
before rockshaft is installed.
3. Assemble rockshaft to rear of main frame with
bearings (grease fitting holes toward front of
machine) using 3/4" x 7-1/2" bolts, flat washers
and locknuts.
Note: Insert two 3/4" x 8" bolts in front holes of
two center bearings, but do not install locknuts.
Note: 9-shank models require six bearings from
separate bundle.
4. Install grease fittings in bearings.
5. Attach wheels to axle hubs with lug bolts.
TONGUE
1. Position tongue under main frame. using ten
3/4" x 7-1/2" bolts, flat washers and locknuts.
2. Install two 3/4" x 8" bolts in front hole of center
strap. Install 3/4" x 4" x 8-1/2" U-bolt and
locknuts. Do not yet tighten hardware. Support
front of tongue with a stand.
SLICERS
Mount slicer gang side channels, pivot shaft and
slicer gangs to front of main frame.
Note: Refer to main frame slicer mounting
instructions, p. 11.
TONGUE BRACES
1. Position tongue braces and install four
3/4" x 6-1/2" bolts and locknuts at front brace
plates.
2. Temporarily install clevis pin in top hole of brace
plates to assist in positioning tongue braces.
3. Attach rear of tongue braces to main frame
using four 3/4" x 4" x 7-1/2" U-bolts and
locknuts.
4. Tighten all tongue brace hardware keeping
braces against stops.
5. Tighten all main frame and rockshaft strap
hardware.
TURNBUCKLE
1. Install turnbuckle (double-nut end towards front)
using 1" x 3" clevis pins and cotter pins. Extend
(turn out) the ends of the turnbuckle 1" for initial
setting.
2. Place turnbuckle wrench in holder on tongue
brace and secure with hairpin clip.
HITCH
1. Install hitch clevis using 1-1/2" x 9-1/4" bolt,
washers, slotted nut and 3/8" x 2-1/2" spring pin.
2. Attach hitch jack to support hitch.
3. Attach hose support to tongue using bolt,
locknut, flat washers.
4. Locate cylinder lockup channel on hitch brace.
Secure with pin.
SHANKS
Mount remainder of shank assemblies on frame (pp.
19 - 21) if rear bar shanks were mounted earlier in
procedure. Otherwise, mount all shanks.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
After completing the above instructions, begin
“Hydraulic System Assembly” beginning on p. 13.
IMPORTANT! Tighten all bolts to proper torque.
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RIGID FRAME - SINGLE AXLE
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