3-22
F-632-1218
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Shank Installation
for shank placement dimensions.
Verify that all shank clamps are properly installed.
1.
Install shanks in clamps
a.
Spring clamp assembly - Install shank in clamp
using 5/8-11 X 1-3/4 round head square neck
screw and flange lock nut provided.
b.
Install shank clamp, 1/2-13 x 3-1/4 hex head cap
screw, and hex lock nut across bottom of shank
clamp weldment.
c.
S-tine clamp assembly - Install shank in S-tine
spring using 5/8-11 X 2-1/4 hex head cap screw
and hex lock nut provided.
2.
Install sweep on shank with 7/16-14 X 1-1/2 plow
bolt, washers, and nuts provided. Note that the flat
washer is only used in the lower slotted sweep hole.
NOTE
Spring shank assemblies with frame extensions (front
bar) are mounted reversed for narrower shipment. These
shanks must be removed and turned forward for proper
operation.
See Figures 2-1 - 2-8
for proper placement.
After shanks have been reversed, verify that springs have
been set to the proper tension. Adjust the spring until
there is 1/8” gap between the top of the mount and
locking jam nut on top of the spring
Lock the jam nut against the top of the spring, not the top
of the mount.
Figure 3-17: Spring Adjustment
1
8
5/8-11 X 3 HEX HEAD
CAP SCREW
SPRING PLATE
5/8-11 HEX JAM NUT
SPRING ASSEMBLY
SHANK CLAMP
WELDMENT
spring adjustment
