Great Plains 2SF30 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 27)

2014-01-09 Table of Contents Index 155-015M-A
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index 23
Operating Instructions
This section covers general operating procedures.
Experience, 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
Perform the following steps before transporting the two
section folding drill to the field.
❑ Carefully read “Important Safety Information” on
page 1.
❑ Fertilizer Option: Review the application instructions
and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the
fertilizer(s).
❑ Lubricate drill as indicated under “Lubrication and
Scheduled Maintenance” on page 58.
❑ Check all tires for proper inflation. See “Tire
Inflation Chart” on page 68.
❑ Check all bolts, pins, and fasteners. Torque as
shown in “Torque Values Chart” on page 67.
❑ Check drill for worn or damaged parts. Repair or
replace parts before going to the field.
❑ Check hydraulic hoses, fittings, and cylinders for
leaks. Repair or replace before going to the field.
High Pressure Fluid Hazard:
Relieve pressure and shut down tractor before connecting,
disconnecting or checking hydraulic lines. Use a piece of
paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for leaks.
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when
working with hydraulic systems. Escaping fluid under pressure
can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin causing
serious injury. If an accident occurs, seek immediate medical
assistance from a physician familiar with this type of injury.
818-043C Rev. A
This machine is equipped with rephasing master slave lift cylinders which
may after a period of time get out of time or phase. An indication of
this is when one section is running too low or too high because its lift
cylinder is either overextended or overetracted compared to the other lift
cylinders. To rephase the cylinders, raise the implement completely up and
hold the tractor hydraulic lever on for a few seconds giving the cylinders
time to rephase. This should be done each time the machine is raised out
of the ground. Momentarily reversing the hydraulic lever immediately after
rephasing to allow the cylinders to retract about 1/2” will help to maintain
a level implement.
LIFT CYLINDERS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE