Great Plains 2335SC Operator Manual - Manual (Page 20)

16 2112-2335SC Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
540-072M 10/08/2013
Transporting
See “Hitching Tractor to Seedbed Conditioner” on
page 13 before transporting the Seedbed Conditioner.
Check Tractor Capacity and Configuration
• Know the weight of your Seedbed Conditioner (see
table on speciation page).
• Consult your tractor manual for 3-point limitations.
• Add weights to tractor as required.
When determining the weight of your Seedbed Condi-
tioner, be sure to include the weight of any options.
Transport Checklist
❑ Plan the route. Avoid steep hills. Keep Clearances in
mind.
❑ Make all electrical and hydraulic connections. See
“Hitching Tractor to Seedbed Conditioner” on
page 13.
❑ Raise Seedbed Conditioner.
❑ Be sure all transport locks are installed.
❑ Always have lights on for highway operation.
❑ Comply with all federal, state and local safety laws
when traveling on public roads.
Travel with caution. Allow safe clearance.
Remember that the Seedbed Conditioner is wider than the
tractor.
General Operation and In-Field Adjust-
ments
1. Remove the transport pins and unfold machine. Make
sure the fold cylinders are fully extended to allow the
wings to fully flex in the field.
2. If machine has the optional hydraulic down pressure
option, you will need a dedicated closed-center circuit
to the seedbed conditioner. Adjust the tractor flow rate
to the low side and engage the hydraulic lever for con-
stant flow. For seedbed conditioners with Ser#
1001HH-1030HH, adjust the pressure reducing valve
to your conditions with a gauge reading of 600 to
900psi. The higher the pressure the more down pres-
sure on the wing sections. For Serial#1031HH and
higher, See “Hydraulic Down Pressure (S/N
1031HH+)” on page 17 for setup instructions.
3. When turning around on end rows, it is ok to leave the
seedbed conditioner on the ground. The hitch pole
should be extended far enough to prevent the seed-
bed conditioner from contacting the host machine dur-
ing turns.
Loss of Control Hazard:
Use a tractor rated for the load. Add tractor ballast as needed.
Do not exceed 20 mph. Towing the Seedbed Conditioner with a
vehicle that is not adequate, or at high speeds, could lead to
loss of vehicle control. Loss of vehicle can result in a serious
road accident, severe injury or death. Check that your tractor
has enough to handle the weight of the Seedbed Conditioner.
Refer to your tractor’s operator manual for capacities and bal-
last requirements.