Great Plains 3PYPA Operator Manual - Manual (Page 58)

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Short-Term Parking
1. Fold markers (page 50). Tilt them down (page 50).
2. Choose a location with level firm ground. Do not
unhitch on a steep slope.
3. Unfold the planter. With ample space, Great Plains
recommends parking the planter unfolded. This
allows easiest access for routine maintenance, par-
ticularly on the folding mechanism. Do not insert
wing lock pins.
Refer to Figure 61 and Figure 62
4.
Remove pin holding each parking stand up.
Swing stands down. They may not be fully vertical at
this point.
5. Fully raise planter.
Note: The load on the parking stands is as much as 5,700
lbs pounds each (or 116 psi). If the ground is soft or
uncertain, place boards or concrete pads under the
parking stand locations.
6. Insert pin in the lower hole pin , locking the
stand in the parking position.
7. Remove pin and extend inner parking leg to the
ground.
8. Slowly raise the leg until the hole in the outer leg
aligns with a hole in the inner leg. Re-insert pin
.
9. Install lift assist locks (page 27) if not already
present.
10. Lower planter until hitch is not resting on tractor 3-
point.
11. Shut down tractor. This step is essential to permit
disconnection of the steering lines.
High pressure Fluid Hazard:
Do not attempt disconnection of hydraulic lines with the trac-
tor running. The steering pressure line is active at all times
when the tractor is running. Set other remotes to Float and
shut down tractor to allow safe disconnections.
12. Disconnect hydraulic lines. Secure them so that they
do not touch the ground.
13. Disconnect electrical cables, capping where provi-
sioned.
14. Release 3-point hitch. Restart tractor and pull away
from planter.
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Falling Weight Hazard:
Do not stand in front of stand while swinging it down. If you
lose control of the motion, the stand can seriously injure you.
Figure 61
Parking Stand Raised
25241
1
2
3
1 2
1 3
4 5
4
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Figure 62
Parking Stand Lowered
25240
3
4
5