Great Plains 2S-2600F Operator Manual v2 - Manual (Page 17)

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Section 2 Operating Instructions
9/26/13 2S-2600 and 2S-2600F Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M-A
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
8. Allow transport-lift cylinders to settle against lock
channels.
9. Before transporting, check that hydraulic cylinders are
holding lock channels securely.
Unfolding
1. At front of drill, prop up latch pawl (1) as shown in Fig-
ure 2-5 so folding latch will release boxes.
Figure 2-5
Latch Pawl Positioned for Folding
2. At front and rear of drill, position opener transport
locks in field position as shown in Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6
Opener Frames Unlocked
3. Supply oil to transport-lift cylinders until cylinders are
extended completely and drill is raised completely.
Rotate cylinder lock channels off cylinder rods as
shown in Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7
Cylinder Lock Channels Removed for Field Use
4. Slowly supply oil to base end of fold circuit. Unfold drill
by extending fold cylinders completely.
5. Completely retract transport-lift cylinders.
6. Completely lower openers to allow opener transport
locks to disengage.
Folding & Unfolding Quick Reference
To Fold Drill
1.
Raise openers.
2. Extend transport cylinders.
3. Fold drill.
4. Lock opener frames and transport cylinders.
To Unfold Drill
1.
Position latch pawl for release.
2. Unlock opener frames.
3. Unlock transport-lift cylinders.
4. Unfold drill.
5. Retract transport cylinders.
6. Lower openers.
IMPORTANT: Make sure u-shaped spring clips in
lock channels clasp the cylinder rods securely. The
clips must hold the channels in position until cylinders
settle against the channels. Inspect clips regularly.
Adjust or replace clips as needed.
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IMPORTANT: Do not lower openers until drill is unfold-
ed or you will damage drill tires.
IMPORTANT: Do not lower openers until drill is unfold-
ed or you will damage drill tires.