Transport steps, Steering – Great Plains 3PYPA Operator Manual User Manual
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3PYPA
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-647M
03/20/2012
Transport Steps
Transport only with wings folded (page 25) and markers
stowed (page 50).
5.
Hitch, making electrical and hydraulic connections
(page 14).
6.
Close slide gate on hopper or seed box (page 39).
7.
If any seed is in delivery hoses, close seed inlet
shutters at meters (page 79).
Increased Hazards and Wear Risks:
Seed may be loaded prior to travel, but increases stopping dis-
tance, increases the need for caution in turns and braking, and
increases tire wear.
8.
Fold markers (page 50), if presently unfolded.
9.
10. Fold wings (page 25) if presently unfolded.
11. Install cylinder lock channels (page 27).
12. Disconnect 3-point top link.
13. Before departing, ensure that opener depth and
seed rate have been determined, or that the neces-
sary data is with you.
14. Plan the route.
Avoid steep hills.
Keep Clearances in mind. Folded, your 3PYPA
planter may be over 25ft wide and over 12
1
⁄
2
ft high.
Check bridge loads. The tractor plus planter may
exceed the load ratings of bridges you must cross.
15. Always have lights on for highway operation.
16. Comply with all national, regional and local safety
laws when traveling on public roads.
17. Travel with caution.
Do not exceed 20 mph when driving straight.
Do not exceed 13 mph in turns.
Marker Fold
Marker Tilt
FRAME
Wing Fold
Right
CLUTCH
Center
Left
MASTER
Null4:
Steering
Never exceed 13 mph (22 kph) in turns. The 3PYPA
planter is extremely heavy, and can cause “over-steer”
with most tractors. Above 8 mph, the rear wheels caster
in forward motion, and provide only modest resistance to
side sway by the planter.
Steering must be engaged during all movements.
Never exceed 3 mph (5 kph) in reverse.
Machine Damage Risk:
Never back up with the planter lowered. Row unit plugging is
certain. Damage to seed tube and seed firmers is likely. Dam-
age to row unit shanks is possible.
Figure 27
CFM for Transport
29869