15 & 17-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 - 20, 23). Also install extensions if included.
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: 15-shank units have four bearings.
17-shank models require six bearings from
separate bundle.
4. Install grease fittings in bearings.
5. Attach wheels to axle hubs, rear wheels first.
Raise beam to install front wheels.
TONGUE and WING STOP
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 tighten hardware. Support front
of tongue with a stand.
3. Install wing stop, with hose loops forward, using
four 3/4" x 8" bolts and locknuts.
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.
EXTENSIONS and HINGES
1. Mount extensions, offsets forward, to main frame
using 3/4" x 3-1/2" bolts and locknuts.
2. Attach front and rear wing hinges using
3/4" x 3-1/2" bolts and locknuts and
3/4" x 4" x 7-1/2" U-bolts and locknuts.
SHANKS
Mount remainder of shank assemblies on frame (pp.
19 - 20, 23) if rear bar shanks were mounted earlier
in procedure. Otherwise, mount all shanks.
IMPORTANT! Tighten all bolts to proper torque.
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