Great Plains 1500TM Operator Manual - Manual (Page 16)

12 1200-1500TM Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
586-535M Table of Contents Index 12/12/2013
Hitching Turbo Max to Tractor
Hitch to a tractor for highway transport or field opera-
tions. Hitch to a leading implement only for field opera-
tions. Do not transport behind another implement.
Before hitching, check the compatibility and capability of
the towing tractor or implement:
• The 1200-1500TM Turbo Max is a pull-type imple-
ment equipped with a standard Category IV single
tang hitch. It may be converted to a Category III or
clevis hitch using supplied accessory parts, see “Cle-
vis Hitch” on page 15.
To prevent soil compaction on rows, set tractor wheels
between rows. For hillsides and steep slopes, set tractor
wheels as wide as possible for maximum stability.
1. Raise tractor three-point arms (if equipped) clear up
to clear Turbo Max.
2. For TWO-WHEEL DRIVE and MFWD tractors, pin
drawbar in fixed center position for field and trans-
port. For FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE and TRAC-DRIVE
tractors, leave one hole clearance on each side of
drawbar for field position, hitch damage may occur if
pinned solid. Pin in center position for transport to
maintain maximum steering control.
Refer to Figure 2
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Use jack to raise and lower turbo max tongue.
4. Back tractor draw bar into alignment with hitch .
5. Secure with a locking hitch pin.
6. Secure safety chain to an anchor on the tractor.
Negative Tongue Weight Hazard:
Make certain that turbo max is securely hitched to the tractor
or leading implement before unfolding. An unhitched turbo
max can tip over backwards during folding and unfolding if
the tongue is not secured. Figure 2
Jack & Hitch Clevis
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Crushing Hazard:
Do not stand or place any body part between turbo max and
moving tractor. You may be severely injured or killed by being
crushed between the tractor and turbo max. Stop tractor
engine and set parking brake before attaching cables and
hoses.
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