Great Plains 800EW Operator Manual
Installation Instructions
8-Foot End-Wheel Drills
800EW Fertilizer Kits
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
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instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and
!
the lives of others depend on it!
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information.................................... 1
Introduction ................................................................ 4
Models Covered........................................................... 4
Kits Covered ................................................................ 4
Definitions ................................................................4
Call-Outs .................................................................. 4
Before You Start......................................................... 5
Drill Compatibility ......................................................... 5
Tools Required............................................................. 5
Related Documents ................................................. 5
Installing Multiple Options? .......................................... 5
Pre-Assembly Preparation ........................................... 6
Remove Existing Hardware....................................... 7
Remove Walkboard Ladder ......................................... 7
Remove Walkboard ..................................................... 7
Remove Walkboard Support(s).................................... 8
Remove Handles ......................................................... 8
Remove Transmission Chain....................................... 9
Release Hoses Near Drive .......................................... 9
Disconnect Small Seeds Hoses................................... 9
Remove Small Seeds Delivery Tubes ....................... 10
Remove Small Seeds Box ......................................... 10
Install Hardware ....................................................... 11
Install Fertilizer Box.................................................... 11
Install Drive System ................................................... 11
Install Gearbox Accessory Sprocket ...................... 11
Install Gearbox Accessory Idler/Bearing................ 12
Pre-Assemble Accessory Shaft Mount................... 13
Install Accessory Shaft Mount................................ 13
Install Accessory Shaft and Sprockets................... 14
Install Gearbox Output Chain................................. 15
Install Transmission Chain..................................... 15
Routing - Fertilizer Only ..................................... 15
Routing - Fertilizer and Agitator ......................... 15
Adjust Final Drive Chain Slack................................... 16
Install Fertilizer Delivery............................................. 16
Install Delivery Tubes............................................. 16
Install Delivery Hoses ............................................ 17
Re-Install Small Seeds Box ....................................... 18
Install SGS to Fertilizer Chain ................................... 18
Install Small Seeds Delivery ...................................... 19
Install Side Delivery Tubes ................................ 19
Install Seed Hoses................................................. 19
Install Supports and Walkboard................................. 20
Supports and Walkboard, w/o Small Seeds .......... 20
LH Walkboard Support (w/o SGS)..................... 20
Place Walkboard (w/o SGS) .............................. 21
RH Walkboard Support (w/o SGS) .................... 21
Secure Walkboard (w/o SGS)............................ 22
Supports and Walkboard, w/ Small Seeds ............ 22
Mount LH Support to Walkboard (with SGS) ..... 22
Mount RH Support to Walkboard (with SGS) .... 22
Position Walkboard on Drill (with SGS) ............. 23
Secure Walkboard (w/ SGS).............................. 23
Re-Install Ladder ....................................................... 24
Re-Install Handles ..................................................... 24
Close-Out ................................................................. 25
Apply Decals.............................................................. 25
Check Drive Operation .............................................. 25
Operation.................................................................. 26
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 27
Maintenance and Lubrication................................. 28
Chain Maintenance.................................................... 28
Maintenance .............................................................. 28
Lubrication ................................................................. 29
Appendix .................................................................. 31
New Parts .................................................................. 31
New Parts: Main Kits ............................................. 31
New Parts: Opener Side Delivery Hardware ......... 32
New Parts: Meter to Row Delivery Hardware ........ 32
New Parts: Fertilizer Trays .................................... 32
New Parts: Fertilizer Box and Lid .......................... 34
New Parts: Fertilizer Rate Adjuster Rod Assembly 35
New Parts: Accessory Drive .................................. 35
New Parts: Fertilizer Box Lid Hinge Assemblies.... 36
Existing Parts Affected .............................................. 36
Abbreviations............................................................. 38
Torque Values Chart ................................................. 39
Index ......................................................................... 41
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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. In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Be Aware of Signal Words
Signal words designate a degree or level of hazard seriousness.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations,
typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when
guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
!
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
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Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital
and fire department near phone.
911
Be Familiar with Safety Decals
▲ Read and understand “Safety Decals” on page 3, thor-
oughly.
▲ Read all instructions noted on the decals.
▲ Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible
decals.
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Wear Protective Equipment
▲ Wear protective clothing and equipment.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose-fitting clothing.
▲ Because prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hear-
ing impairment or hearing loss, wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Because operating equipment safely requires your full
attention, avoid wearing entertainment headphones while
operating machinery.
Handle Chemicals Properly
Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use
can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and
property.
▲ Do not use liquid treatments with the fertilizer kit.
▲ Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions.
▲ Wear protective clothing.
▲ Handle all chemicals with care.
▲ Avoid inhaling smoke from any type of chemical fire.
▲ Never drain, rinse or wash dispensers within 100 feet of a
freshwater source, nor at a car wash.
▲ Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by chemi-
cal manufacturer.
▲ Dispose of empty chemical containers properly. Laws gen-
erally require power rinsing or rinsing three times, followed
by perforation of the container to prevent re-use.
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Safety Decals
Safety Reflectors and Decals
The kits covered by this manual may include new safety
decals that need to be applied. Existing safety decals on
the drill also apply during the installation. Both classes of
decals are re-listed here for emphasis.
▲ Read and follow decal directions.
▲ Keep lights in operating condition.
▲ Keep all safety decals clean and legible.
▲ Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals
from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for
proper decal placement.
▲ When ordering new parts or components, also request cor-
responding safety decals.
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To install new decals:
1. Clean the area on which the decal is to be placed.
2. Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on surface,
being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal.
838-265C
Amber Reflectors
On wing walkboard end faces, above steps,
front face of frame, outside corners;
4 total
Kits include new amber reflectors for new walkboard supports.
818-019C
Warning: Negative Tongue Weight
Existing decal on tongue at hitch;
1 total
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WARNING
!
Drill Becomes at Risk of Negative Tongue Weight:
An 800EW drill without the Fertilizer option would always
have positive tongue weight. With the Fertilizer option
installed, negative tongue weight is now possible when material is loaded in the fertilizer box, and when weight is on the
new extended walkboard. Unless tractor remains hitched during installation, lower drill before unhitching.
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Introduction
The 800EW Fertilizer Kits add the capability to meter dry
fertilizer with the Great Plains 8-Foot End-Wheel Drill.
Material may be metered during seeding, or separately.
The fertilizer rate is independent of seed rates from main
box or Small Seeds box.
Models Covered
Drill Description
800-1275 8-Foot 12-Row 7.5in Spacing
800-1506 8-Foot 15-Row 6in Spacing
Kits Covered
This manual describes installation of four kits. Kits are
provided in two versions for each row spacing:
175-248A 800 FERT 6 FLD INST ON SGS
Use this kit with an 800-1506 drill which also has
the Small Seeds or Agitator options (or when
simultaneously installing another option which
includes an Accessory Drive).
175-249A 800 FERT 6 FLD INST WITH DRIVE
Use this kit with an 800-1506 drill which has only a
Main Seed Box without Agitator (or when simultaneously installing the Small Seeds option version
which does not include an Accessory Drive).
175-250A 800 FERT 7.5 FLD INST ON SGS
Use this kit with an 800-1275 drill which also has
the Small Seeds or Agitator options (or when
simultaneously installing another option which
includes an Accessory Drive).
175-251A 800 FERT 7.5 FLD INST WITH DRV
Use this kit with an 800-1275 drill which has only a
Main Seed Box without Agitator (or when simultaneously installing the Small Seeds option version
which does not include an Accessory Drive).
Note: These kits are for pull-type 8-foot end-wheel drill.
There are separate kits for three-point 8-foot drills.
Notations and Conventions
Right-hand and left-hand as used in
this manual are determined by facing
the direction the machine will travel
while in use unless otherwise stated.
An orientation rose in some line art
illustrations shows the directions of:
Up, Back, Left, Down, Front, Right.
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Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this manual.
IMPORTANT !
A crucial point of information related to the preceding
topic. Read and follow the directions to remain safe,
avoid serious damage to equipment and ensure
desired field results.
Note: Useful information related to the preceding topic.
Call-Outs
1 9
to
100
to
11 45
to
Single-digit callouts identify components in
the currently referenced Figure or Figures.
These numbers may be reused for different
items from page to page.
3-digit callouts in the range 100 to 242 refer-
242
ence new parts from the new parts lists
beginning on page 31.
2-digit callouts in the range 11 to 45 reference affected existing parts from the table
starting on page 36. The descriptions match
those in your Parts Manual. The narrative
and table indicate any re-use of the parts.
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Before You Start
Drill Compatibility
Refer to Figure 2
1. Check the drill serial number plate to ensure that
the model number is either 800-1275 or 800-1506.
These kits are not compatible with other row spacings, nor with model 3P806NT.
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Before You Start 5
2
2. Check to see if an Accessory Drive system is
already installed (which is the case if a Main Box Agitator and/or Small Seeds is installed).
The 175-248A and 175-250A kits require that an
Accessory Drive already be present.
The 175-249A and 175-251A kits include an Accessory Drive.
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Tools Required
• updated drill Parts manual (below) for parts I.D.
• suitable tractor for positioning and lowering drill
• chain lube
• a hoist, or at least four (4) people for large assembly
placement
• basic hand tools, including:
snap ring pliers
punch(es) for seating
Related Documents
To assist installation, and for complete and up-to-date
operating instructions for your fertilizer option, make sure
you have the current editions of the following manuals.
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32
in and
1
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in roll pins
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Serial Number, Accessory Drive
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175-057M 800EW Owner’s Manual
175-057B 800EW Seed Rate Charts
175-057P 800EW Parts Manual
Updates are available on the Great Plains web, from your
dealer, or directly from Great Plains.
Installing Multiple Options?
If you are also installing a Main Box Agitator and/or the
Small Seeds attachment, perform the work in this order:
A. Agitator
B. Fertilizer
C. Small Seeds
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Pre-Assembly Preparation
3. Clean out the Main and Small Seed boxes. These
boxes need to be empty for the installation.
4. Move the drill to a location with:
• room to maneuver large parts around it
• adequate lighting
• clear surface beneath for recovery of any falling or
dropped parts - if the surface is not clear, have a
tarp or drop cloth available
5. Park the drill at the work site. Install the parking jack
if unhitching (and see Warning at right).
6. Lower the openers to eliminate negative tongue
weight hazard.
7. Shut off tractor if left hitched.
CAUTION
!
Agricultural Chemical Hazard:
Installation requires hand work inside the Main seed box, and
if installed, the Small Seeds box. If treated seed has ever been
used in the seed box(es), follow seed or material supplier
instructions for safely removing residue from a seed box.
WARNING
!
Drill Becomes at Risk of Negative Tongue Weight:
An 800EW drill without the Fertilizer option has positive
tongue weight. After the Fertilizer option is installed, negative
tongue weight is possible when material is loaded in the fertilizer box, and possibly during installation when weight is on
the new extended walkboard. Unless tractor remains hitched
during installation, lower drill before unhitching
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Remove Existing Hardware
Note: Existing hardware may vary slightly from parts
called out in these instructions. Note such changes, so that parts are correctly re-installed.
Remove Existing Hardware 7
Remove Walkboard Ladder
One ladder mount is replaced when the walkboard is remounted. The ladder is re-installed at step 103 on
page 24.
Refer to Figure 3
8. Swing the ladder down, then remove and save
two sets:
35
803-014C NUT HEX 3/8-16 PLT
42
804-013C WASHER LOCK SPRING 3/8 PLT
41
804-011C WASHER FLAT 3/8 USS PLT
12
119-278D
29
802-079C HHCS 3/8-16X1 1/4 GR5
then remove and save the ladder:
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119-294H 3PT HINGED WALKBOARD LADDER
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WALKBOARD LADDER PIVOT BUSHING
Remove Walkboard
The new fertilizer box mounts where the walkboard is
presently installed, requiring walkboard relocation. The
walkboard is re-installed on new supports at “Install
Supports and Walkboard” on page 20.
Refer to Figure 4
9. Remove and save six (6) sets:
36
803-015C NUT HEX 7/16-14 PLT
43
804-014C WASHER LOCK 7/16 PLT
33
802-673C HHCS 7/16-14X1 1/4 GR5 PLT
then remove and save the:
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175-411D 8FT EW WALKBOARD
Note: Do not remove the hardware at the right ladder
mount . This mount stays with the walkboard and
is re-used as presently installed on the walkboard.
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Figure 3
Dismount Ladder
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3
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Figure 4
Dismount Walkboard
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Remove Walkboard Support(s)
All short supports are replaced by longer supports in
“Install Supports and Walkboard” on page 20.
Refer to Figure 5
10. At the left frame, remove and save four (4) sets of:
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803-020C NUT HEX 1/2-13 PLT
44
804-015C WASHER LOCK SPRING 1/2 PLT
and three (3)
29
802-079C HHCS 3/8-16X1 1/4 GR5
and one (1)
31
802-214C RHSNB 1/2-13X1 1/4 GR5
These parts are not re-used.
Then remove one of:
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175-413D SEED ONLY LH LADDER MNT
21
175-416D LH WLK BRD SUPP SML SEEDS
This support is not re-used.
11. If the drill has the Small Seeds option, at the right
frame, remove and save four (4) sets of:
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803-020C NUT HEX 1/2-13 PLT
44
804-015C WASHER LOCK SPRING 1/2 PLT
29
802-079C HHCS 3/8-16X1 1/4 GR5
These parts are not re-used.
Then remove one:
22
175-417D RH WLK BRD SUPP SML SEEDS
This support is not re-used.
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Dismount Walkboard Extension(s)
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Remove Handles
If the Small Seeds attachment is installed, skip to
step 13, as the handles remain on the SGS box after
Fertilizer installation.
Refer to Figure 6
12. At each grab handle on the back corners of the main
seed box, remove and save two sets (four sets total)
of:
30
802-203C HFSS 1/2-13X1 1/2 GR5
38
803-169C NUT HEX FLG. LOCK 1/2-13 PLT.
and two:
11
119-190D HANDLE
The handles are re-mounted on the new Fertilizer
box at step 107 on page 24. The lights (not shown in
the Figure) remain on the Main Seed box.
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30
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Figure 6
Dismount Grab Handle
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Remove Transmission Chain
If an Accessory Drive system is not yet installed on this
drill, skip to step 21 on page 11.
Refer to Figure 7
13. Remove one of:
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136-014D CHAIN RL #40 79 PITCHES
17
136-096D CHAIN RL #40 76 PITCHES
18
136-250D CHAIN RL #40 96 PITCHES
This chain is replaced by a new chain in the kit,
which may or may not be the same part number.
Release Hoses Near Drive
Refer to Figure 8
14. Loosen fasteners securing each of two:
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800-064C HOSE CLIP 13/16 ID
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Figure 7
Accessory Transmission Chain
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Disconnect Small Seeds Hoses
If Small Seeds (SGS) is not installed on this drill, continue at step 21 on page 11.
The existing SGS hoses are replaced by new hoses to
side delivery tubes, at step 75 on page 19.
Refer to Figure 9
15. At each row, release and remove two (2) each:
24
800-321C HOSE CLAMP NO.12 3/4 ID
and one (1)
45
816-513C SGS HOSE 85 RIBS
These parts are not re-used.
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Figure 8
Small Seeds Final Drive
24
45
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Figure 9
Remove Small Seeds Hose
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Remove Small Seeds Delivery Tubes
If Small Seeds (SGS) is not installed on this drill, continue at step 21 on page 11.
The existing SGS delivery tubes occupy the row unit hole
required for fertilizer. New SGS side delivery hardware is
installed at step 70 on page 19.
16. At each row, remove two:
25
801-002C SCREW HEX SLT10-16X1/2P.THD CT
and one
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123-939H SMALL SEEDS TUBE WELDMENT
These parts are not re-used.
Remove Small Seeds Box
If Small Seeds (SGS) is not installed on this drill, continue at step 21 on page 11.
The Small Seeds box is re-mounted, on the new Fertilizer box, at step 63 on page 18.
Refer to Figure 11 (shown in exploded view for clarity - remove only specified fasteners - in particular, do not removethe
jackshaft and final drive assembly at the left end)
17. At each base of the box end mount , remove and
save one sets (two sets total):
28
802-034C HHCS 1/2-13X1 1/4 GR5
44
804-015C WASHER LOCK SPRING 1/2 PLT
37
803-020C NUT HEX 1/2-13 PLT
18. Support the weight of the Small Seeds box.
19. At the upper forward faces of each base of the box
end mount , remove and save two sets (four total):
30
802-203C HFSS 1/2-13X1 1/2 GR5
38
803-169C NUT HEX FLG. LOCK 1/2-13 PLT.
20. Remove the Small Seeds box from the drill.
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Figure 10
Remove Small Seeds Delivery
CAUTION
!
A hoist or at least three (3) people are required. The empty
Small Seeds assembly weighs approximately 200 pounds (91
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Figure 11
Dismount Small Seeds Box
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Install Hardware
Install Fertilizer Box
Install Hardware 11
Refer to Figure 12
21. Select four (4) new:
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802-034C HHCS 1/2-13X1 1/4 GR5
and one new:
135
142-266L FERT. BOX & LID ASY
(This box should have the 142-264K or 142-267K
tray assembly already mounted.)
22. Position the box , with latch to rear, fully forward against the main seed box (not shown). Tempo-
rarily secure it by inserting the four bolts through
holes in the lower side walls and drill side frames.
23. Select four (4) sets new:
204
804-015C WASHER LOCK SPRING 1/2 PLT
191
803-020C NUT HEX 1/2-13 PLT
Loosely add these to the bolts inserted at
step 22.
24. Select four (4) sets new:
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802-034C HHCS 1/2-13X1 1/4 GR5
195
803-169C NUT HEX FLG. LOCK 1/2-13 PLT.
Insert these through the forward end wall flanges of
the fertilizer box, and into the main seed box holes
left open when removing the handles (step 12) or the
Small Seeds box (step 19).
25. Tighten all eight (8) bolts .
135
1
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172
172
CAUTION
!
A hoist or at least four (4) people are required. The empty Fertilizer box weighs approximately 300 pounds (136 kg).
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Install Fertilizer Box
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Figure 12
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Install Drive System
If an Accessory Drive system is already installed, skip to
“Install Transmission Chain” on page 15, as only the
transmission chain needs to be installed.
Install Gearbox Accessory Sprocket
Refer to Figure 13
26. Select one (1) set new:
219
808-157C SPKT 40B19 X 36T SPLINE BORE
165
800-141C SNAP RING EXT F/PEERLESS G.B.
27. With the flat face of the sprocket to the right
(away from gearbox), place the sprocket through the
gearbox weldment access hole , and onto the front
right gearbox shaft .
28. Secure with snap ring .
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Gearbox Accessory Sprocket
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Figure 13
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Install Gearbox Accessory Idler/Bearing
Refer to Figure 14
29. Select one (1) set new:
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802-226C HHCS 1/2-13X2 3/4 GR5
103
120-305D TUBE RND 1 OD X 7/32W X 1.56
229
817-406C IDLER 1 PC 2.38X1.01X1.062
195
803-169C NUT HEX FLG. LOCK 1/2-13 PLT.
and three (3) new:
206
804-017C WASHER FLAT 1/2 USS PLT
Place one washer , the tube , the idler
and a second washer on the bolt .
30. Insert this assembly, from drill left, into the vertical
idler slot (not shown) in the right plate of the gear-
box mount weldment.
31. Loosely secure idler assembly with a third
washer and lock nut .
32. Select one (1) new:
235
and two sets new:
232
181
201
188
33. Place the bearing between two flangettes .
Position assembly against the right side of the gear-
box weldment plate at the bearing cutout. Insert
bolts from left, and loosely secure with lock
washers and nuts .
206
822-195C BRG INS 7/8HEXX2.04OD SPH
822-032C FLANGETTE 52 MST
802-282C RHSNB 5/16-18X1 GR5
804-009C WASHER LOCK SPRING 5/16 PLT
803-008C NUT HEX 5/16-18 PLT
181
201 188
206 103 229
206 179
4
195
235 232
4
181
179
206
103
229
206
4
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235
232
Figure 14
Gearbox Accessory Idler/Bearing
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