Great Plains AS20 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 14)

AS15 and AS20 Planting System 148-153M 4/14/05 12 Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 2 Assembly Instructions & Set-Up
Transport Locks
With the All Seeds Hitch properly secured to the tractor
drawbar, position the transport lock handle to the “Field”
position as shown in Figure 2-7. The transport lock han-
dle is located on the left end panel of the transport frame.
Raise the hitch all the way up to take the pressure off the
transport lock blocks and allow them to slide free from
their locked position.
Lower Hitch Links for 10 Series Drills
Figure 2-6
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Transport Lock Handle in "Field" Position
Figure 2-7
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Quick Hitch Links
Position the All seeds Hitch in front of the drill or planter
so that the quick hitch links of the All seeds Hitch are in
line with the lower hitch pins of the planting unit. Hydrau-
lically retract the lift cylinders of the All Seeds Hitch to
position the quick hitch links slightly lower than the plant-
ing unit hitch pins.
Position the handle of the quick hitch to the locking posi-
tion as shown in Figure 2-8. This will allow the planting
unit hitch pins to snap into the quick hitch links securing
the unit to the quick hitch.
Back the All Seeds Hitch up to the unit until the hitch pins
contact the quick hitch. Hydraulically raise the All Seeds
Hitch until the hitch pins are attached securely inside the
quick hitch links. DO NOT RAISE THE PLANTING UNIT
ANY HIGHER AT THIS TIME.
Level Link Attachment
Once the hitch pins are securely attached inside the
quick hitch links, attach the slotted level link bar of the All
Seeds Hitch (#1) to the top hitch extension of the plant-
ing unit. Use the 1" X 3 3/4" long top hitch pin (#2), and
bushing (#3) and secure with the clip pin provided (#4)
as shown in Figure 2-9.
Now you are ready to proceed to “Transporting” in
“Section 3 Basic Operation” starting on page 14.
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CAUTION!
Always make sure the All Seeds Hitch is securely locked in the
quick hitch before raising!
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CAUTION!
This All Seeds Hitch should never be pulled faster than 20
miles per hour!
Quick Hitch Links in the locking position
Figure 2-8
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