Great Plains 1006NT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 23)

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21 Operating Instructions
Transporting
!
WARNING
Towing the drill at high speeds or with a vehicle that is
not heavy enough could lead to loss of vehicle control.
Loss of vehicle control could lead to serious road ac-
cidents, injury and death. To reduce the hazard, do not
exceed 20 mph. Check that your tractor has enough
ballast to handle the weight of the drill. Refer to your
tractor operator’s manual for ballast requirements.
!
CAUTION
Failure of hydraulic cylinders during transport will
cause drill to drop suddenly, which could lead to seri-
ous road accidents, injury or death. To prevent an ac-
cident, always install cylinder locks before
transporting drill.
Before transporting the drill, follow and check
these items:
Cylinder Locks
Refer to Figure 8
Cylinder locks are located near both hydraulic cyl-
inders. With drill fully raised place lock over rod of
cylinder and secure in place with pin and clip.
NOTE: The cylinder locks can be engaged or dis-
engaged only after the drill is fully raised.
Unload Drill Box
The drill can be transported with a full box of grain,
but the added weight will increase stopping dis-
tance and decrease maneuverability. Unload drill
box before transporting if at all possible.
Clearance
Remember that the drill is wider than the tractor.
Allow safe clearance.
Road Rules
Comply with all federal, state and local safety laws
when traveling on public roads.
Lock-out Hub
Refer to Figure 9
Make sure drive lock-out hub on both sides of drill
are disengaged before transporting. This will pre-
vent excessive wear of drive system during trans-
port.
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Cylinder
Lock
Cylinder
Lock
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Figure 9
Lock-out Hub
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Figure 8
Cylinder lock