Great Plains Full Press Drill Post Conversion User Manual

Great Plains Mfg., Inc.

Installation Instructions

Full Press Drill

Post Conversion Update

Used with:

• 30’ 3-Section Full Press Drill

• 30’ High Clearance Full Press Drill

General Information

These instructions explain how to install the Full
Press Post Conversion Kit.

These instructions apply to:

104-008A RH Full Press Post and Conv. Kit
104-009A LH Full Press Post and Conv. Kit
104-011K RH Full Press Conv. Kit
104-012K LH Full Press Conv. Kit

When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and
warnings areserious- follow without exception. Your life and

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Use caution when using tools which emit sparks such
as torches, welders and grinders. Do not use spark
emitting tools in areas where flammable or explosive
materials may be present. Do not allow anyone to en­ter into the path of sparks.

CAUTION!

Manual Update

Refer to theFull Press Drill operator’s manual for
detailed information on safely operating, adjust­ing, troubleshooting and maintaining the Full
PressPostConversion.Referto thepartsmanual
for part identification.

105-100M Operator’s/Parts Manual
129-035M Operator’sManual
129-035P Parts Manual

Before You Start

Pages 6 and 7 are a detailed listing of parts in­cluded in the Full Press Post Conversion
package. Use this list to inventory parts received.

Tools Required

• Basic hand tools

• Acetylene torch

• Welder

• Grinder

Definitions

Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual
are determined by facing the direction the ma­chine will travelwhile inuse unlessotherwise
stated.

Note: These instructions are written with the as­sumption that the existing pivotpost isin usable
condition and does not need replaced. This re­quires kits 104-011K and 104-012K.

If the existing pivotpost needs replaced order kits
104-008A and 104-009A and skip steps 14
through 22.

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Assembly Instructions

1. Remove the left-hand drill boxfrom theleft­hand pivot post.

2. Remove the left-hand hydraulic cylinder.

3. Removethe left-hand pivot post from thedrill
main frame.

Refer to Figure 1

4. Measure 12 25/32" from the front surface of
square tube (1) towards the outer end of
square tube (2).

Note:Cut tube alittlelongerto allowforgrindingto
make the end square.

5. Using a torch, carefully cut tube (2).

6. Grind the surfacesofthesquaretubesmooth.

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Refer to Figure 2

7. Placethespindlehubassembly(1) on the top
surfaceof the squaretube (2). Measurefrom
the center point of the spindle hub assembly
to the front surface of the square tub 13 7/8".

8. Use the spindle hub assembly as a template
to mark whereto cutasaddle into thesquare
tube.

9. Use a torch to make a saddle cut in the
square tube and smooth the surfaces with a
grinder.

Note: Be carefulwhen using the spindlehub as a
template,there are bearing cupsontheinside.Do
not use as a gig for torching the saddle cut.

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Figure 1

Remove Old Pivot Ball

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Figure 2

Marking for the Saddle Cut

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Refer to Figure 3

10. Center the spindle hub assembly (1) on the
square tube wherethe saddlecut was made.
Positionthe hub so the top edge is raised 1/4"
above the topsurface of thetube. Make sure
the centerline of the hub is 13 7/8" from the
front surface of the square tube.

11. Clamp the spindle hub assembly (1) in place
and make sure it is plum with the upright
square tube (2). Clamp only to theoutside of
the hub.

Note: Make sure the measurementsare accurate
andthehub is plum with the tube. Securely clamp
the hub in place before welding.

12. Coverthe openings of the spindle hub assem­bly (1) so not to allow any welding sparks or
beadstoget inside. Thisisnecessaryinorder
to protect the bearing cups on the inside of
the hub.

13. Weld the spindle hub assembly (1) in place
using a weld with high tensile strength.

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Figure 3

Spindle Hub Assembly

3

Refer to Figure 4

14. If you are reusing the pivot post (1) it will be
necessary to removethe old pivot bracket(2).

15. Afterremovingoldbracket(2) smooth the sur­faces of the pivot post(1).

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Figure 4

Pivot Post

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