Great Plains NTA3010 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 16)

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Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor, drill and drill
for use. Before using the drill in the field, you must hitch
the drill to the leading air cart, a suitable tractor, and also
setup the drill.
Pre-Setup Checklist
1. Read and understand “Important Safety
Information” on page 1.
2. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
3. Check that all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated. See “Lubrication” on page 55.
4. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged.
See “Safety Decals” on page 6.
5. Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten
wheel bolts as specified. “Appendix” on page 62.
Hitching
Crushing Hazard:
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed
between the tractor, cart and drill. Do not stand or place any
part of your body between machines being hitched. Stop
tractor engine and set park brake before installing hitch pins.
When ready for planting, the drill is part of an assembly
that includes the tractor, the cart, and the drill.
When hitching for the first time, hitch the leading cart to
the tractor first.
Once the cart is hitched to the drill, it is usually left
connected to the drill, unless parking or storage
considerations require separation.
This manual includes full details only for the drill’s hitch.
Consult the cart manual for cart-to-tractor hitching.
Figure 4
Complete Assembly
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