Transporting, Warning – Great Plains 2510HDF Operator Manual User Manual
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Operating Instructions
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Transporting
Loss of Control Hazard: Towing 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 (32 kph). 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:
1.
Unload seed box. Unload seed box before transport-
ing if at all possible. To do so:
Place tarp under drill or a bucket under each seed
meter.
Use large bucket to empty box as much as possible.
Make sure sliding seed tubes are in the open posi-
tion. Open seed meter clean out to empty seed out
of sliding seed tube and meter.
The drill can be transported with a full box of grain,
but the added weight increases stopping distance
and decreases maneuverability.
2.
Fold up walkboard ladder(s) for maximum
clearance.
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.
3.
Raise drill for transport.
4.
Fold markers.
5.
Use lights on drill.
6.
Check that tools, documents (such as manuals) and
accessories (such as seed plugs and baffles) will not
be left behind.
Road Rules
Comply with all national, regional, state and local safety
laws when traveling on public roads.
Clearance
Remember that the drill is wider than the tractor. Allow
safe clearance.
Transporting with Markers
Always transport markers in the folded position.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Watch your step when climbing ladder or
walking on walkboard.
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