Transporting the planter – Great Plains YP4425A Operator Manual User Manual
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Operating Instructions
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2012-02-23
401-805M
Transporting the Planter
Loss of Control Hazard:
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.
The planter can weigh over 28,000 pounds (12500 kg),
depending on configuration and seed load. A tank cart hitched
to the planter (“in train”) adds another 5,000 pounds
(2268kg) empty. The tractor unit MUST be rated for the load.
If the tractor is not rated for at least 28,000 pounds, calculate
or obtain a scale weight of the planter and cart.
Do not tow if planter exceeds the load rating of the vehicle.
Loss of Control Hazard:
A tank cart in train must be EMPTY. A full tank cart weighs
nearly 30,000 pounds (13608kg), and, when hitched to the
planter, represents an unsafe highway load regardless of the
rating of the towing vehicle. If a cart must be transported
loaded, tow it separately.
Check Bridge Loads: A loaded planter, or a planter with cart
in tow, can exceed the load ratings of bridges you must cross.
Loss of Control Hazard:
The CFM switch must be set to Hitch, and the hydraulic circuit
must be in FLOAT during transport. Failure to do this may
result in hydraulic system damage, transport hooks unlatching,
and major planter/tractor damage.
Braking and Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not exceed 20 mph when driving straight.
Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not exceed 13 mph (22 kph) in turns. The YP4425A Planter
is extremely heavy, and can cause “over-steer” with most
tractors. The leading gauge wheels, rear-most transport
wheels, and tank cart lead wheel fully caster, and provide no
resistance to side sway by the planter or cart.
Reduction of Control Risk:
Seed may be loaded prior to travel, but increases stopping
distance, increases the need for caution in turns and braking,
and increases tire wear.
Never exceed 3 mph (5 kph) in reverse.
Never back up with the planter lowered or with a fertilizer tank
hitched to the planter.
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