Great Plains 2515P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 26)

2015P and 2515P
173-208M 4/11/2005
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Transporting
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WARNING
Towing the bean machine at high speeds or with a ve-
hicle that is not heavy enough could lead to loss of ve-
hicle control. Loss of vehicle control could lead to
serious road accidents, injury and death. To reduce the
hazard, do not exceed 20 mph. Check that your tractor
has enough ballast to handle the weight of the bean
machine. Refer to your tractor operator’s manual for
ballast requirements.
Before transporting the bean machine, follow and
check these items:
Unload seed box. Unload seed box before trans-
porting if at all possible. To do so:
• Place tarp under bean machine or a bucket
under each seed meter.
• Use large bucket to empty box as much as
possible. Make sure sliding seed tubes are in
the open position. Open seed meter clean out
to empty seed out of sliding seed tube and
meter.
The bean machine can be transported with a full
box of grain, but the added weight will increase
stopping distance and decrease maneuverability.
NOTE: To maintain steering control, you may
need to add ballast to your tractor front end. Refer
to your tractor operator’s manual for ballast re-
quired.
Road rules. Comply with all federal, state and lo-
cal safety laws when traveling on public roads.
Refer to Figure 16
Clearance. Remember that the bean machine is
wider than the tractor. Allow safe clearance. Fold
up walkboard ladder for maximum clearance.
Transporting with Markers
Always transport markers in the folded position.
Refer to Figure 17
Transporting with Lift Assist
Before transporting or servicing bean machine,
install cylinder lock channels over extended cylin-
der rods.
During field use, store lock channels on side
plates of lift-assist arms.
Figure 17
Lock Channels
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Figure 16
Ladder Folded for Transport
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