Great Plains 3P300 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 16)

500-103M-A 09/14/2009
12 3P300 S/N HH1113+ Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor, sprayer and
boom for use. Before using the sprayer in the field, you
must hitch the sprayer to a suitable tractor and also setup
the sprayer.
Note: Sprayer setup presumes that the separately-or-
dered boom has already been installed, and all pre-
delivery checks completed. If this is not the case,
contact your dealer for assistance. The boom is not
normally a customer-installed accessory.
Pre-Setup Checklist
1. Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-
tion” on page 1.
2. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
3. Check that all grease fittings are in place and lubri-
cated. See “Lubrication” on page 50.
4. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are cor-
rectly located and legible. Replace if damaged. See
“Safety Reflectors and Decals” on page 7.
5. If removing sprayer from storage, remove any grease
applied to protect cylinder rods (see page 40).
Hitching Tractor to Sprayer
DANGER
!
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed
between the tractor and sprayer. Do not stand or place any
part of your body between machines being hitched. Stop trac-
tor engine and set park brake before installing hitch pins.
!
WARNING
Be certain that tractor lift capacity is adequate and that trac-
tor is weighted to maintain steering control. Failure to do so
may result in insufficient weight on the steering wheels, and
cause loss of vehicle control. Refer to Tractor Specifications,
“Specifications and Capacities” on page 57. Consult the trac-
tor operator’s manual for tractor weighting recommendations.
Be sure to include the weight of the boom, any material in the
tanks, and all accessories.