Great Plains 3S-5000HDF Operator Manual - Manual (Page 41)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 37
2012-08-14 Table of Contents Index 195-325M
Transport Checklist
Before transporting the drill check the following items.
❑ Transport only with a tractor of proper size. See
“Specifications and Capacities” on page 79
❑ Hitch drill securely to tractor. Always use a
locking-style pin sized to match holes in hitch and
drawbar (minimum of 1-inch diameter). See
“Hitching Tractor to Drill” on page 20.
❑ Attach safety chain to an anchor on tractor capable
of pulling drill.
❑ Plug drill safety lights into tractor seven-pin
connector.
❑ Make sure drill is folded properly. See “Folding” on
page 24.
❑ Lock openers up into road position. See “Opener
Lock Up” on page 32.
❑ Secure cylinder lock channels on transport-cylinder
rods and front box lift cylinders. Allow transport lift
cylinders to settle against lock channels. See
“Folding” on page 24.
❑ Comply with all national, regional and local safety
laws when traveling on public roads.
❑ Travel with caution.
Point Row Operation (Option)
Refer to Figure 31
The point-row option (page 76) allows you to raise and
lower openers on one drill section independent of the
others. To raise and lower openers on all sections
together, flip power switch
so master-lift-control
light is on. Raise or lower all openers by moving the
switch under the light.
To raise and lower openers on one section independent
of the others, flip power switch so section-control-light
is lit. Raise and lower openers on a section by moving
the switches under the light.
Note: Turn power switch for point row off when tractor is
off.
Figure 31
Point-Row Control Monitor
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