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Chapter Three Assembly Instructions
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOUNT THE ARTICULATOR TO THE
TRACTOR UNTIL ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE
COMPLETED! DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL INJURY, OR
FATAL INJURY CAN RESULT!
1. Check the gearbox oil level. The gearbox requires 28-29 oz. of SAE 80W-90 grade gear
oil.
2. The proper oil level should just reach the plug hole located on the side of the gearbox. Refer
to Fig. X-2.01, Reference Number (1).
3. Mount the lift pins into the pull arms. Secure with 7/8” split lock washers and 7/8-14 hex
nuts. Refer to Fig. X-1.01, Reference Numbers (1), (2), and (5).
4. Insert the bronze bushings into the pull arms and pull bar. Insert two 1” bushings into
the collars located on the ends of the pull arms, a 1” bushing into each ball swivel located on
the tops of the pull arms, and a 3/4” bushing into the upper holes in the plates located on
each side of the pull bar. Refer to Fig. X-1.01, Reference Numbers (1), (2), (7), and (16),
and Fig. X-1.03, Reference Number (4).
5. Mount the pull arm assemblies onto the pull bar. Fasten with 1” x 4 1/2” clevis pins,
secured with 1/4” lynch pins. Refer to Fig. X-1.03, Reference Numbers (1), (5), and (6).
6. Slide the weight transfer springs onto the weight transfer rods. Refer to Fig. X-1.01,
Reference Numbers (3) and (4).
7. Mount the weight transfer assemblies to the pull arms and the pull bar. Slide the long
end of the weight transfer rods into the ball swivels located on the tops of the pull arms, then
slide the short end into the holes located on either side of the pull arm. Secure with 3/16”
lynch pins. Refer to Fig. X-1.03, Reference Numbers (1-4) and (7).
8. Prepare to remove the chain or strap from the outside decks which are shipped in
folded position. Position one person beside each folded deck. Have them push in on the
folded decks simultaneously, relieving the tension on the chain or strap. While the tension is
relieved, remove the chain or strap from each of the folded decks. CAREFULLY lower both
decks to the ground.
9. Install the two anti-scalp wheels to decks X4 and X5. Refer to Fig. X-4.05.
10. Affix the two “Outer Decks” warning decals (located in the front folder of this manual)
to each of the rear fenders of the tractor, preferably near the operating controls.
11. Assembly of the Articulator is now complete.
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