Great Plains DVN8324 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 35)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Operating Instructions 31
11/25/2013 550-466M
Transporting the Discovator
Transport Safety Information
Inadequate Tractor Hazard:
Tractor must weight at least 67% of the implement as towed.
Ensure that the towing vehicle is adequate for the task. Using
an inadequate tow vehicle is extremely unsafe, and can result
in loss of control, serious injury and death. See table on next
page. Do not tow if Discovator exceeds the load rating of the
vehicle.
Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not tow the discovator behind another implement on public
roads. Tow the discovator to the field with a separate vehicle.
The leading implement may not provide sufficient lateral con-
trol of a trailing implement at highway speeds. The total
weight of the train can also exceed the steering and/or braking
capability of the tractor. The resulting accident could cause
serious injury or death
Excessive Speed Hazard:
Maximum transport speed is 30 kph at all times, and lower
with a lighter tractor. Excess speed can result in loss of control
or inability to stop. Reduce speeds if road conditions are less
than ideal.
Unexpected Wing Tilt-Down and Lowering Hazards:
Use wing lock valve and wing locking pins (page 26). Check
that implement centre section lift lock is engaged (page 26).
Failure to use these safety features can cause a major accident
resulting in death, injury and equipment damage. If locks are
not engaged, and a hydraulic failure occurs, or a circuit is
unintentionally set to Float, wings can unfold to ground con-
tact, or implement can settle into ground contact.
Loss of Control Hazard, Tires:
Inflate tires to factory specifications. Tighten wheel nuts to
specifications. Under-inflated tires or loose nuts can cause loss
of control. Over-inflated tires or overt-tightened nuts can fail
suddenly and cause loss of control. Loss of control can cause a
major accident resulting in death, injury and equipment dam-
age. Be sure all transport/maintenance locks are engaged
before checking tire pressure and wheel nut torque values.
Collision Hazard:
Check lights and reflector regularly. Replace bulbs and faded/
worn/missing decals as required. Use lights in transport.
These features are critical to visibility, particularly with other
drivers unfamiliar with farm equipment or not expecting to
encounter a slow-moving vehicle.
Note: An installation of optional brakes on the implement
does not reduce tractor capability requirements or
increase allowed maximum transport speed.