Great Plains NP4000B Operator Manual - Manual (Page 55)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 51
2014-05-14 Table of Contents Index 417-199M
Raising/Lowering Applicator
Operate the tractor hitch in “position” or “depth” control
mode, regardless of applicator hitch type.
The applicator may be raised and lowered while folded.
Raise For Transport (Folded)
These steps presume an applicator parked or stored
folded, already raised, but on lift-assist locks and parking
stands. No use of the applicator hydraulics is required.
1. Verify that lock channels are installed on the
lift-assist cylinders (page 50).
2. Verify that wing lock pins are installed on the folded
wings (page 50).
3. Raise the tractor 3-point hitch just enough to lift the
parking stand bases off the ground. Set the hitch
circuit to Neutral. Shut off the tractor.
4. Raise the parking stands (page 42).
Note: The FOLD / FIELD switch may be in any position
for lift while folded.
Gradual Crushing Hazard:
Do not rely on hydraulic pressure alone to keep the applicator
raised. Use parking stands (page 42) and locks (page 50)
when working around a raised applicator. The tractor hitch
may settle.
Equipment Damage Risk:
Do not fully fold or fully unfold while lowered. Perform
complete fold and unfold only when fully raised. When
lowered, the wing coulters near the wing pivots may be
damaged by bending or ground dragging.