Great Plains FCP1000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 17)

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Section 2 Operating Instructions
7/5/2005 FCP1000 Three-Meter Drill and Hitch 148-693M-A
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Transporting
!
WARNING!
Towing the implement at high speeds or with a vehicle that is
not heavy enough can lead to loss of vehicle control. Loss of ve-
hicle control can lead to serious road accidents, injury and
death. To reduce the hazard:
• Do not exceed 32 kph (20 mph).
• Do not tow an implement that, when fully loaded, weighs
more than 1.5 times the weight of the towing vehicle.
1. Check that implement is securely hitched to a suffi-
cient tractor. Refer to Hitching Tractor to Implement,
“Preparation and Setup,” page 9. Make sure safety
chain is secured to tractor.
2. Unload seed box before transporting if at all possible.
The implement can be transported with a full box of
grain, but added weight will increase stopping dis-
tance and decrease manoeuvrability.
3. Check that tires are properly inflated. Refer to Tire In-
flation Chart, “Appendix,” page 40.
4. Know implement dimensions in transport position.
Choose a route that provides adequate clearance
from all obstructions. Refer to “Specifications and
Capacities,” page 39, for dimensions.
5. Hydraulically lift drill with transport-lift cylinders.
6. Install transport lock pins in vertical axle tubes.
Figure 2-6
Lock Pin Installed
7. Secure pivot-lock tubes for transport. Position tubes
so they are horizontal against hitch frame. See Figure
2-3 on page 12.
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8. Install lock channel over extended tongue-cylinder
rod. See Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7
Lock Channel Installed
9. Plug light-harness lead into tractor connector. Always
use warning lights when transporting drill.
10. Comply with all laws when travelling on public roads.
Parking
Perform the following steps when parking implement.
Refer to Storage, “Maintenance and Lubrication,” page
33, for information on long-term storage preparation.
1. Park implement on a firm, level area. Lower coulters
and drill to ground.
2. Block tires securely to prevent rolling.
3. Release pressure on hydraulic system, then discon-
nect hydraulic lines. Check that hose ends do not rest
on ground.
4. Move jack from transport position and place it on stob
on side of hitch tongue.
5. Extend jack until all weight is off tractor drawbar. Re-
move 1-by-10-inch bolt, washer and nut.
6. Disconnect implement light harness.
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