Great Plains CTA4000 HD Operator Manual - Manual (Page 16)

160-037M 2012-11-28
12 CTA4000HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor, cart and
implement for use. Before using the implement in the
field, you must hitch the implement to a suitable tractor,
compatible cart, and also setup the implement.
Pre-Setup Checklist
1. Read and understand “Important Safety
Information” on page 1.
2. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
3. Check that all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated. See “Lubrication” on page 57.
4. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged.
See “Safety Decals” on page 5.
5. Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten
wheel bolts as specified. “Appendix” on page 62.
Hitching
Crushing Hazard:
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed
between the tractor, cart and implement. Do not stand or place
any part of your body between machines being hitched. Stop
tractor engine and set park brake before installing hitch pins.
When ready for planting, the implement is part of an
assembly that includes the tractor, the cart, and the
implement.
When hitching for the first time, hitch the leading cart to
the tractor first.
Once the cart is hitched to the implement, it is usually left
connected, unless parking or storage considerations
require separation.
This manual includes full details only for the implement’s
hitch. Consult the cart manual for cart-to-tractor hitching.
If the tractor has a load-sensing or constant-flow hydraulic
system, the implement must be equipped with an optional
bypass valve to avoid tractor damage. See “Hydraulic Bypass
Kit” on page 59 for ordering. See “Load Sensing Setup” on
page 25 for setup.
Hitching to ADC2350 Cart
See page 16 for hitching to ADC2220 or 1150 carts.
Figure 4
Complete Assembly
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