Great Plains NTA2007 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 46)

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Transporting the Air Drill
Transport Safety Information
Inadequate Tractor Hazard:
Tractor must weight at least 67% of the drill as towed. Ensure
that the towing vehicle is adequate for the task. Using an
inadequate tow vehicle is extremely unsafe, and can result in
loss of control, serious injury and death. See table on next
page. Do not tow if drill exceeds the load rating of the vehicle.
Check Bridge Loads:
A loaded drill can exceed the load ratings of bridges you must
cross.
Excessive Speed Hazard:
Maximum transport speed is 30 kph or 20 mph at all times,
and lower with a lighter tractor. Excess speed can result in
loss of control or inability to stop. Reduce speeds with
materials loaded, or if road conditions are less than ideal.
Unexpected Wing Tilt-Down and Lowering Hazards:
Use wing fold locks (page 37). Check that implement centre
section lift lock is engaged (page 38). Failure to use these
safety features can cause a major accident resulting in death,
injury and equipment damage. If locks are not engaged, and a
hydraulic failure occurs, or a circuit is unintentionally set to
Float, wings can unfold to ground contact, or implement can
settle into ground contact.
Loss of Control Hazard, Tires:
Inflate tires to factory specifications. Tighten wheel nuts to
specifications. Under-inflated tires or loose nuts can cause loss
of control. Over-inflated tires or overt-tightened nuts can fail
suddenly and cause loss of control. Loss of control can cause a
major accident resulting in death, injury and equipment
damage.
Collision Hazard:
Check lights and reflector regularly. Replace bulbs and
faded/worn/missing decals as required. Use lights in transport.
These features are critical to visibility, particularly with other
drivers unfamiliar with farm equipment or not expecting to
encounter a slow-moving vehicle.
Note: An installation of optional brakes on the drill does
not reduce tractor capability requirements or
increase allowed maximum transport speed.
818 188C Rev C
Do Not exceed 20 mph maximum transport
speed. Loss of vehicle control and/or machine
can result.
To Prevent Serious Injury or Death:
EXCESSIVE SPEED HAZARD
WARNING