Great Plains 2525F Operator Manual - Manual (Page 21)

Operating Instructions 17
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Transporting
Loss of Control Hazard:
Transporting the drill at high speeds or with a vehicle that is
not heavy enough could lead to loss of vehicle control. Loss of
vehicle control could lead to serious road accidents, injury
and death. To reduce the hazard, do not exceed 20 mph. Check
that your tractor has enough ballast to handle the weight of
the drill. Refer to your tractor operator’s manual for ballast
requirements.
Note: For transporting with drill attached to a hitch, refer
to your hitch operator’s manual.
Before transporting the drill, follow and check these
items:
Check Tractor Capacity and Configuration
3-point implements can dangerously reduce weight on
tractor steering wheels. Consult your tractor manual for
3-point limitations. Add weights to tractor as required.
When determining the weight of your drill, be sure to
include the weight of any seed loaded, coulters installed,
weight kits installed and weights mounted.
Unload Seed Box
Unload seed box before transporting if at all possible. To
do so:
• Place tarp under drill or a bucket under each row unit.
• Use large bucket to empty box as much as possible.
Make sure any seed cup plugs are removed. Open
seed cup door handle to clean-out position to empty
seed out of seed box and seed cup.
The drill can be transported with a full box of grain, but
the added weight will increase stopping distance and
decrease maneuverability.
Note: To maintain steering control, you may need to add
ballast to your tractor front end. Refer to your tractor
operator’s manual for ballast required.
Comply with all federal, state and local safety laws when
traveling on public roads.
Refer to Figure 12
Clearance. Remember that the drill is wider than the
tractor. Allow safe clearance. Fold up walkboard ladder
for maximum clearance.
Transporting with Markers
Always transport markers in the folded position and
marker hydraulic circuit(s) in neutral (to prevent unin-
tended marker movement in cradles).
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Figure 12
Walkboard Ladder Folded
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