Folding and unfolding, Folding the implement – Great Plains CTA4000 HD Operator Manual User Manual

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CTA4000HD

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.

160-037M

2012-11-28

Folding and Unfolding

Fold and unfold implement on level ground. Be aware of
clearance required to fold implement. See
Specifications and Capacities” on page 62.

Electrocution Hazard: To prevent serious injury or death from
electric shock, keep clear of overhead power lines when
transporting, folding, unfolding or operating all air implement
components. Machine is not grounded. At higher voltages,
electrocution can occur without direct contact.

Overhead Crushing Hazard: To prevent serious injury or
death:
Always use lock pins when implement is folded.
Fold implement only if fold hydraulics are bled free of air

and fully charged with hydraulic oil. See “Bleeding
Hydraulics
” on page 21.

Keep away and keep others away when folding or unfolding

implement.

Folding the Implement

Refer to Figure 32
1.

If installed, fold the markers

a

.

2.

Set tractor circuits to neutral.

3.

Set both valve handles to FIELD.

4.

Activate the tractor circuit to raise the openers, and
then set the circuit control to neutral (not float).

Refer to Figure 33
5.

Set the Field/Transport valve handle to TRANS. This
hydraulically locks the openers in the raised
configuration.

Refer to Figure 34
6.

Turn the Field/Folding valve handle to FOLD.

7.

Set tractor at low idle speed.

8.

Engage tractor hydraulics and fold implement wings.

a. Great Plains does not presently offer markers for the CTA4000HD.

If installed, consult the documentation provided by the marker supplier.

Figure 32

Handles for Pre-Fold Lift

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Figure 33

Handles for Pre-Fold Lift-Lock

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Figure 34

Handles for Fold

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