Caution, Danger, Transporting – Great Plains PT1230 AA1080 Operator Manual User Manual
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Section 2 Operating Instructions
PT1230 Pull-Type Folding Planter 401-069M-B
4/12/05
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Transporting
!
CAUTION!
Do no exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed.
Before transporting the planter check the following items.
1.
Transport only with a tractor of proper size. See Trac-
tor Requirements, “Specifications and Capacities,”
page 60.
2.
Hitch planter to tractor. Always use a locking-style
drawbar pin sized to match the holes in the hitch and
drawbar. Use a pin that is a minimum of 1inch in diam-
eter and heat treated.
3.
Attach safety chain securely to the planter hitch and
the tractor with enough slack in the chain to permit
turning.
4.
Plug in safety lights with tractor lights using the stan-
dard 7-pin terminal.
5.
It is recommended that the planter not be transported
with full hoppers.
6.
Make sure the planter is properly folded and all cylin-
der locks are secured. Refer to Folding on page 17.
7.
Check that planter tires are properly inflated. See Tire
Inflation Chart, “Appendix,” page 62.
8.
Remember that the planter is wider than the tractor.
Use extreme care and allow for safe clearance.
9.
Transport slowly over uneven or rough terrain.
!
CAUTION!
Folded planter will have a high center of gravity. Use caution
when traveling on an uneven surface.
10. Comply with all federal, state and local safety laws
when traveling on public roads.
Marker Transporting
!
DANGER!
Keep clear of overhead power lines when folding or unfolding
markers. See Figure 2-7 on page 17.
Always transport markers folded in the flat position.
Parking
1.
Remove jack from its storage location on top of
tongue. Pin jack on post on left side of tongue. Refer to
Figure 2-15. Extend jack until weight of tongue is on
jack.
Figure 2-15
Jack in Parking Position
2.
Make certain that all hydraulic hoses have pressure
relieved before disconnecting. Unplug hydraulic hos-
es and electrical lines from tractor.
3.
Remove hitch pin and unhook safety chain from trac-
tor drawbar.
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