Great Plains SS1700 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 24)

20 SS1300 & SS1700 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
596-086M Table of Contents Index 06/14/2012
Transporting
See “Hitching Tractor to Sub-Soiler” on page 12-13
before transporting the Sub-Soiler.
Check Tractor Capacity and Configuration
• Consult your tractor manual for 3-point limitations.
• Add weights to tractor as required.
When determining the weight of your Sub-Soiler, be sure
to include the weight of any options.
Transport Checklist
❑ Plan the route. Avoid steep hills. Keep Clearances in
mind.
❑ Make all electrical connections, See “Hitching Trac-
tor to Sub-Soiler” on page 12-13.
❑ Raise Sub-Soiler.
❑ Always have lights on for highway operation.
❑ Comply with all federal, state and local safety laws
when traveling on public roads.
❑ Travel with caution. Allow safe clearance.
Remember that the Sub-Soiler is wider than the trac-
tor.
Parking
Perform the following steps when parking the implement.
Refer to “Storage”, page 22, to prepare for long-term stor-
age.
50. Park implement on a level, solid area.
51. Lower implement until shanks are resting on the
ground.
Refer to Figure 16
52. Lower and pin parking stands.
53. Unplug light harness lead from tractor receptacle. Do
not allow lead to rest on the ground.
54. Unhitch from the tractor 3-point.
Loss of Control Hazard:
Use a tractor rated for the load. Add tractor ballast as needed.
Do not exceed 20 mph. Towing the Sub-Soiler with a vehicle
that is not adequate, or at high speeds, could lead to loss of
vehicle control. Loss of vehicle can result in a serious road
accident, severe injury or death. Check that your tractor has
enough to handle the weight of the Sub-Soiler. Refer to your
tractor’s operator manual for capacities and ballast require-
ments.
Figure 16
Parking Stands
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