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PBZ Assembly Manual Model: ML4600AM Bed Shaper / Plastic Layer Manufactured by PBZ LLC A Paul B Zimmerman Inc. Company www.CropCareEquipment.com Form ML4600AM Rev. A Date: 5/21...
ML4600 Assembly Instructions Pallet Contents The Bed Shaper /Plastic Layer comes partially assembled on a pallet and requires some assembly. Follow the step-by-step instructions to ensure proper assembly. Before assembling, ensure that the pallet contains all of the necessary components and parts.
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ML4600 Assembly Instructions Pallet Contents Ref# Qty. Part # Description RBL107A Bed Shaper, Furrow Wing, Left RBL107B Bed Shaper, Furrow Wing, Right RBL116 Bed Shaper, Adjustable Side Shield RBL118A Bed Shaper, Furrow Shoe, Side A RBL118B Bed Shaper, Furrow Shoe, Side B RBL122 Plastic Layer, Side Tool Bar RBL123...
ML4600 Assembly Instructions Assembly Step 1 • The shaper pan needs to be removed from the first and second toolbars, and moved back and reattached to the second and third toolbars. 3rd toolbar 2nd toolbar Unbolt from 1st and 2nd toolbars.
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ML4600 Assembly Instructions Assembly Step 2 • Move the Furrow Shanks and Shaping Disks as required by row spacing and bed width. Refer to the owner’s manual for details.
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ML4600 Assembly Instructions Assembly Step 3 • Adjust Furrow Shank and Shaping Disk heights as required by bed height. Refer to owner’s manual for details.
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ML4600 Assembly Instructions Assembly Step 4 • Install Furrow wings (Item 1 and 2) onto the Furrow Shanks. Ref# Qty. Part # Description RBL107A Bed Shaper, Furrow Wing, Left RBL107B Bed Shaper, Furrow Wing, Right FN12 Nut, Flange 1/2-13 H5C12*212 Bolt, Hex 1/2-13 x 2-1/2"...
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ML4600 Assembly Instructions Assembly Step 5 • Install bed height and furrow shoes onto the shaper pan. The bed height components can be adjusted as needed to fit the bed size needed. Refer to the owner’s manual for details. Ref# Qty.
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ML4600 Assembly Instructions Assembly Step 5 (Optional Poly Bed Liner) • Installed poly liner between the Shaper Pan and the Furrow Shapers (see Figure below). • Drill holes through the poly liner as needed to install Furrow Shapers. Shaper Pan Furrow Shapers Ref# Qty.
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ML4600 Assembly Instructions Assembly Step 6 • Install side shields onto the bed height components, slide the shields back until there is as small a gap as possible between the shield and the shaper pan. Ref# Qty. Part # Description RBL116 Bed Shaper, Adjustable Side Shield CB38*1G5...
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ML4600 Assembly Instructions Assembly Step 7 • Cut roller tubes to length to match nominal plastic mulch width. Refer to chart below for length of rollers based on mulch width. • NOTE: The rollers come cut to 60”. For longer lengths use 3” schedule 40 PVC pipe and cut to length. Mulch Width Roller Length (Inches)
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ML4600 Assembly Instructions Assembly Step 8 • Install one side toolbar onto frame. • NOTE: Space apart as needed for mulch width + 6 inches (refer to chart below). Set toolbar spacing to be centered with the bed shaper. Refer to owner’s manual for more details on set up and adjustment. Mulch Width Toolbar Inner (Inches)
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ML4600 Assembly Instructions Assembly Step 10 • Install opposite side toolbar onto frame. Make sure both sides are centered with the bed shapers. Refer to owner’s manual for details on set up and adjustment. Ref# Qty. Part # Description FN12 Nut, Flange 1/2-13 FW58 Washer, Flat 5/8"...
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ML4600 Assembly Instructions Assembly Step 11 • Install Covering Disk toolbar and Covering Disk Assembly. • NOTE: The Covering Disk Shank (Item 8) can be bolted onto either side of the toolbar as needed. • Refer to owner’s manual for adjustments and setup of the Covering Disk. Ref# Qty.
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ML4600 Assembly Instructions Assembly Step 12 • Install rear toolbar onto frame. Ref# Qty. Part # Description RBL128 Plastic Layer, Toolbar 84in RBL127 Plastic Layer, Toolbar Clamp Plate FN12 Nut, Flange 1/2-13 UBSQ08X0208X0308 U-bolt, Square, 1/2-13 x 2 1/2" ID width x 3 1/2" ID length, zinc...
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ML4600 Assembly Instructions Assembly Step 13 • Install Press Wheels onto toolbar. Refer to owner’s manual for adjustments of the Press Wheels. 2 (Item 3 on opposite side) Ref# Qty. Part # Description FN12 Nut, Flange 1/2-13 RBL129A Plastic Layer, Press Wheel Assembly, Side A RBL129B Plastic Layer, Press Wheel Assembly, Side B RBL143...
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ML4600 Assembly Instructions Assembly Step 15 • Optional. Install locking clamps to make the rear portion (plastic layer) of the machine rigid. NOTE: Remove rear gauge wheels if operating the machine with the rear frame rigid. Ref# Qty. Part # Description RBL124 Plastic Layer, Clamp Bar...
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