Great Plains 3S-4000HDF Operator Manual - Manual (Page 35)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 31
2013-06-13 Table of Contents Index 195-067M
Transport Checklist
Before transporting the drill, check the following items:
Lowering Drill (Transport Lift)
Lowering from Transport Lift must be completed prior to
unfolding.
Transport Lift is on a dedicated hydraulic circuit. The
center main frame raises and lowers independently of
the opener sub-frames (which are raised and lowered by
the Opener Lift circuit).
The Transport Lift circuit also includes a cylinder for the
Transport Hooks, which lifts and restrains the
outer/forward ends of the wing sections when folded.
Transport Lift is normally used only when the drill is
folded. Opener Lift, and not Transport Lift, is used for
headland turns in field operations.
❑ Transport only with a tractor of proper size.
See “Specifications and Capacities” on page 103.
❑ Safety Chain in Place (page 17) - Attach safety chain
to an anchor on tractor.
❑ Drill Securely Hitched (page 17) - Always use a
locking-style pin sized to match holes in hitch and
draw bar (minimum of 1 inch (2.4 cm) diameter).
❑ Openers Raised and Locked (page 26) - Lock
openers up into ROAD position.
❑ Tires (page 103) - Check that all tires are properly
inflated
❑ Bystanders - Check that no one is in the way before
moving. Do not allow anyone to ride on the drill.
❑ Warning Lights - Always use tractor and drill warning
lights in transport.
❑ Clearance (page 103) - Know the maximum
dimensions of the drill in transport position and follow
a route that provides adequate clearance from all
obstructions.
❑ Stopping Distance - Allow sufficient stopping
distance and reduce speed prior to any turns or
maneuvers. If the drill is transported full, allow extra
stopping distance.
❑
Road Rules -Comply with all national, regional and
local laws when transporting on public roads.
❑
Parking Stands Raised (page 53) - Rotate stands up
and pin.
❑
Walkboard Ladders Raised - (if equipped)
❑
3S-4000HD/HDF Drill Raised and Locked (page 28)
- Make sure drill is folded properly. Secure cylinder
lock channels on transport-cylinder rods and front box
lift cylinders. Allow transport lift cylinders to settle
against lock channels.
Figure 24
Locked-Up Transport Lift
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