Transport machinery safely – Great Plains NP3000A Operator Manual User Manual
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NP3000 and NP3000A
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
407-613M
2014-04-22
Transport Machinery Safely
Maximum transport speed for applicator is 20 mph (32
kph), 13 mph (22 kph) in turns. Some rough terrains
require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
▲ Do not transport an applicator that weighs over 20,000
pounds (9060 kg). Loading liquid fertilizer tanks or
transporting with a nurse tank hitch to the applicator can
easily exceed this limit.
▲ Tow nurse tank separately. Do not tow a nurse tank in train
with the applicator on public roads.
▲ Never park an anhydrous ammonia tank on public roads or
anywhere near sites with high occupancy or high-risk
populations, such as shopping areas, events, schools,
hospitals, retirement communities, etc.
▲ Avoid transporting an anhydrous ammonia tank through
populated areas.
▲ Do not tow a lift-assisted 2-point applicator or nurse tank
that, when fully loaded, weighs more than 1.5 times the
weight of towing vehicle.
▲ Do not transport a 2-point applicator that exceeds the
capacity or ballasting of the tractor. There may not be
enough front wheel traction for safe steering.
▲ Carry reflectors or flags to mark fertilizer applicator in
case of breakdown on the road.
▲ Keep clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions
when transporting. Refer to transport dimensions under
“Specifications and Capacities” on page 142.
▲ Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h). Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate control of steering and
stopping. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with
brakes.
▲ Reduce speed on rough roads.
▲ Comply with national, regional and local laws.
▲ Do not fold or unfold the fertilizer applicator while the
tractor is moving (other than field lift).