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Assembly Manual
FCA4500-5410, FCA 4500-7275
Read the operator's manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the
subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without
exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
© Copyright 2019
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Field Cultivator Air Drill
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2019-03-21
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560-594Q-ENG
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- Page 1 Table of Contents Index Assembly Manual FCA4500-5410, FCA 4500-7275 Field Cultivator Air Drill Manufacturing, Inc. www.greatplainsmfg.com Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. - Page 4 FCA4500 Table of Contents Index 2019-03-21 Table of Contents Index 560-594Q-ENG...
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Page 5: Important Safety Information
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Look for Safety Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it. - Page 6 FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Be Familiar with Safety Decals Read and understand the “Safety Decals” section of the Operators Manual. Read all instructions noted on the decals. Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible decals.
- Page 7 FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Tire Safety Tire changing can be dangerous and should be performed by trained personnel using correct tools and equipment. When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough for you to stand to one side–not in front of or over tire assembly.
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Page 8: Document Family
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Introduction The FCA4500 Field Cultivator Air Drill has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help the customer get years of satisfactory use from the machine. Description of Unit The FCA4500 Field Cultivator Air Drill, is a five-section seedbed preparation and planting tool all in one. -
Page 9: Using This Manual
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Introduction Using This Manual This manual was written to help you assemble and prepare the new machine for the customer. The manual includes instructions for assembly and setup. Read this manual and follow the recommendations for safe, efficient and proper assembly and setup. -
Page 10: Shipping Inventory
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Introduction Shipping Inventory The machine will be shipped partially assembled, as shown, in several big shipping racks and shipping boxes. The K-Flex mounts should be installed in the correct locations on the frames. The openers and the reel baskets will be assembled but will need to be install in the correct location on the machine. -
Page 11: Unloading
Unpacking Components Further Assistance Be sure you have read and understood the Important Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. wants you to be Safety Information, starting on page 1 of this manual, satisfied with your new Turbo Chisel Narrow. If for any before you start unpacking componets. -
Page 12: Center Frame Assembly
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Center Frame Assembly Refer to Figure 5 12. Once the center frame has been uncrated and placed on assembly stands, the brace bar and trusses may be installed. 13. Carefully move center brace bar to front of center frame , with overhead hoist or fork lift, secure with ... -
Page 13: Torque Tube & Level Bar
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Torque Tube & Level Bar Refer to Figure 6 19. Carefully raise the torque tube with an overhead hoist and secure with 1 x 6 pins Gr. 8 hex bolt top lock nut. -
Page 14: Fold Bracket
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Center Fold Refer to Figure 7 27. Attach inside plates of center wing stop , to center frame trusses using bolts lock washers and nuts. 28. Attach outside plates of center wing stop , to ... -
Page 15: 5-Section
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Install Inside Wings Refer to Figure 9 Be sure and install the 1 x 6 hinge pins as shown with roll pin in slot on front side of hinge. Wing fold brackets should already be installed on the inside wing frames. -
Page 16: 5-Section Outside Wing
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Install Outside Wings Refer to Figure 10 The outside wing hinges with the 180* fold rocker should already be installed on the wing frames. 51. Attach outside wing brace to front side of wing frame , with x 2 hex bolts lock washers,... -
Page 17: Walking Beam Assembly
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Transport Center Transport Refer to Figure 11 See transport section of “Parts Manual” for proper parts breakdown for center walking beam assemblies (left hand and right hand). See notes on drawing for proper hole placement of walking beam spindle and front tube on walking beam. -
Page 18: Outside Wing Transport
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Outside Wing Transport Refer to Figure 13 On outside wings the torque tubes will be the opposite of the inside wings on the same side. Example: On the left outside wing you will install a right hand wing torque tube. ... -
Page 19: Gauge Wheel Caster Style
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Install Gauge Wheel (Caster Style) Refer to Figure 14 Gauge Wheel Arms will be shipped assembled but will to be installed on the machine. Wheels will need to be mounted on the hubs. Be sure and install the 1 ... -
Page 20: Install K-Flex
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Install K-Flex See layout section in “Appendix” for proper shank placement. Refer to Figure 15 79. Slide k-flex shank mount through slot in k-flex clamp . Slide these two parts over frame tube in proper location. -
Page 21: Hydraulic Hoses
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Hydraulics Hydraulic hoses may be shipped partially assembled (attached to fittings and some cylinders). These assemblies will need to be mounted on the machine and attached to the correct cylinders, See “Hydraulic Layouts” starting on page 28. Hydraulic Depth Stop Refer to Figure 20 90. -
Page 22: Rebound Valve And O-Ring Fittings
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Rebound Valve and O-Ring Fittings Refer to Figure 19 95. Thread straight (non- adjustable stud) fittings into ports V1, V2 and C2 of rebound valve Tighten as shown below. Do not over tighten as this could cause damage to valves. -
Page 23: Hydraulic Fold Valves
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Hydraulic Fold Valves Refer to Figure 20 The Hydraulic Fittings for the fold system will be partially assembled. Will need to be mounted and the hoses routed along the machine. 97. The Hydraulic Fold fittings will need to be attached to the front fold bracket along with a second double hydraulic ... -
Page 24: Install Fold System Double Tee Blocks
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Install Fold System Double Tee Blocks Refer to Figure 21 These hoses may be shipped partially assembled. 101.Thread elbow (adjustable stud) fitting into rear and front ports of double tee blocks . Thread straight (non- adjustable stud) fittings into left and right ports of double tee block... -
Page 25: Opener Hydraulics
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Opener Hydraulics Refer to Figure 20 The opener valve bracket, valves and hoses will be partially assembled. The bracket will need to be mounted on the front of the center frame section and the hoses routed along the machine. ... -
Page 26: Install Jic Fittings
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Install JIC Fittings Refer to Figure 24 112.Install JIC female hose to male fitting. 113.When the JIC hoses are routed, follow the following procedure for hooking up and tightening. a. Inspect for possible contamination or damage from shipping or handling. -
Page 27: Attach Hose Clamps And Hose Wraps
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Attach Hose Clamps and Hose wraps Refer to Figure 25 115.When all the hoses are hooked up and tightened properly, put hose clamps on hoses as shown. 116.Install hose wraps on hoses as needed. ... -
Page 28: Adc2350 Hydraulic Connections
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly ADC2350 Hydraulic Connections Only trained personnel should work on system hydraulics! Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for leaks. -
Page 29: Hose Handles
Table of Contents Index Assembly Hydraulic Hose Hookup 117.Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you hookup hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses that High Pressure Fluid Hazard: go to the same remote valve are marked with the Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. -
Page 30: Purging Hydraulic System
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Purging Hydraulic System Refer to Figure 28 DO NOT cut seed tubes until after the hydraulics are purged. Seed Tube installation steps to follow. 120.Charge the lift system first. Extend the lift cylinders (black handles) until the center section is fully raise. -
Page 31: Openers Seed Tube Set Up
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Openers Seed Tube Set Up Refer to Figure 28 After the Field Cultivator Assembly is completed and the Hydraulic Systems have been purged of air you will need to route and cut the seed tubes that are attached to the openers. 125.Park the Field Cultivator with the openers hanging off the side of a road or terrace. -
Page 32: Lights
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Light Assembly Refer to Figure 30 130.Route light harness lead with valve led plug from front of hitch (tractor plug to front), along same route as hydraulic hoses (fasten in same clamps and hose wraps as hoses). Plug one end of enhance light module small end of light harness lead . -
Page 33: Install Openers
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Assembly Install Openers Refer to Figure 31 The openers will be shipped assembled and attached to the their respective attachment bars & will need to be installed with mounts on to the rear of the frame sections. -
Page 34: Torque Values
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Appendix Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification Bolt Bolt 10.9 Size Size Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb in-tpi ft-lb mm x pitch M 5 X 0.8 ⁄... -
Page 35: Jic
FCA4500 Table of Contents Index Appendix Tire Inflation Chart Tire Inflation Chart Tire Warranty Information Wheel Tire Size Inflation All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of the tire. Tire warranty information is found in the brochures included with your 73 psi Center 340/60R16.5... -
Page 36: Hydraulic Lift Layout
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Page 38: Hydraulic Fold Layout
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Page 40: Fca4500-7275 Tower Hydraulic & Bracket Layout
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Page 42: Fca4500 Opener Hydraulic Layout
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Page 46: Fca4500-7275 Machine Layout
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Page 48: Fertilizer Tower Layout
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Page 50: Fertilizer Tube Routing Layout
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Page 52: Seed Tube Routing Layout
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- Page 55 FCA4500 Cover Table of Contents Index B ..........24 C ..........24 address, Great Plains ......7 jack ............. 10 D ..........24 auger ..........24 JIC ............31 E ..........24 Joint Industry Conference ....31 F ..........24 J514 ........... 31 CAUTION, defined .......1 G..........24 center frame assembly ......8...
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- Page 58 Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...
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