Great Plains CF600 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 17)

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15 Preparation and Setup
This section will help you prepare your boom for
use with your tractor and sprayer. Before using the
boom in the field, you must hitch your tractor to
your sprayer or three-point mount and check that
the boom is level.
Read and understand the operator’s manual for
the sprayer you will be using with the boom.
Prestart Checklist
Perform these checks before setting up your
cross-fold boom.
4. Read and understand “Important Safety Infor-
mation,” beginning on page 1.
5. Check that all working parts are moving free-
ly, bolts are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
6. Check that all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated. Refer to “Lubrication,” page 30.
7. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly located and legible. Replace if dam-
aged. Refer to “Safety Decals,” page 8.
Hitching Tractor to Boom
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DANGER!
Electrocution hazard. To prevent serious injury or
death from electric shock, keep clear of overhead pow-
er lines when transporting, folding or unfolding boom.
Boom is not grounded. Electrocution can occur with-
out direct contact. Refer to transport dimensions under
“Specifications and Capacities”, page 32. Do not fold
or unfold boom while tractor is moving.
!
WARNING!
You could be seriously injured or killed by being
crushed between the tractor and boom. Do not stand
or place any body part between the tractor and boom
while the tractor is in motion. Stop and shut off tractor
before inserting hitch pins.
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Preparation and Setup