Great Plains 3PNG15 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 17)

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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Operating Instructions 13
Operating Instructions
This section covers general operating procedures. Expe-
rience, machine familiarity and the following information
will lead to efficient operation and good working habits.
Always operate farm machinery with safety in mind.
Pre-Start Checklist
!
WARNING
Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to
penetrate the skin. Check all hydraulic lines and fittings before
applying pressure. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can
be almost invisible. Use paper or cardboard, not body parts,
and wear heavy gloves to check for suspected leaks. If injured,
seek immediate medical attention from a physician familiar
with this type of injury.
1. Carefully read “Important Safety Information” on
page 1.
2. Lubricate drill as indicated under “Lubrication” on
page 35.
3. Check all tires for proper inflation. See “Tire Inflation
Chart ” on page 43.
4. Check all bolts, pins and fasteners. Torque as shown
in “Torque Values” on page 43.
5. Check drill for worn or damaged parts. Repair or
replace parts before going to the field.
6. Check hydraulic hoses, fittings and cylinders for
leaks. Repair or replace before going to the field.
7. Rotate each ground drive wheel to see that the
drives and meters are working properly and free
from foreign material.
DANGER
!
Watch your step when walking on drill ladder and walkboard.
Falling from drill could cause severe injury or death.
Drill Lift/Lower
Raising and lowering the drill relies on the tractor 3-point
hitch.
To safely raise the drill, the tractor must weigh more than
the drill, and tractor weight must be distributed so front
tractor wheels remain in solid contact with the ground.
Add weights at tractor front as needed (see page 14).
Lowered position is initially set to 18 1 ⁄
4
inches (page 12),
as adjusted per page 24. Set a stop or operate the hitch
in Float.