Great Plains TSF1290 Predelivery Manual - Manual (Page 12)

10 TSF1080, TSF1090, TSF1280 and TSF1290
500-641Q 11/08/2006
Preparation and Setup
Before You Start
Read and understand the owners manual for your
sprayer. A basic understanding of how the sprayer
works will aid in the assembly, setup and operation of
your sprayer.
Perform these checks before setting up your front fold
boom.
1. Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-
tion” on page 1.
2. Check that all working parts are moving freely,
bolts are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
3. Check that all grease fittings are in place and lubri-
cated.
4. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are cor-
rectly located and legible. Replace if damaged.
Hitching Tractor to Sprayer
DANGER
!
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed
between the tractor and Front Fold Boom Sprayer. Do not
stand or place any part of your body between Front Fold
Boom Sprayer and moving tractor. Stop tractor engine and
set park brake before installing the hitch pin.
DANGER
!
Electrocution hazard. To prevent serious injury or death
from electric shock, keep clear of overhead power lines
when transporting, folding or unfolding boom. Boom is not
grounded. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
Refer to transport dimensions under “
Specifications and
Capacities ” on page 16. Do not fold or unfold boom while
tractor is moving.
The Great Plains Trailer Sprayer is equipped with a ball
hitch on sprayers equipped with a PTO drive-line
pump.
A single tang hitch is used in place of the ball hitch on
other pump options. If the sprayer has a single tang
hitch, attach it to the tractor using a hitch pin with a
retaining hair pin. Park the sprayer in an open, flat area
with the jack in the park position. Skip instructions 5-8
and proceed with 9.