Great Plains NP30A 30-foot Operator Manual - Manual (Page 70)

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Transport Steps
Know your applicator weight.
See page 135 or page 138 for tables including
approximate weights of representative configurations.
If tractor capabilities are marginal, check the actual
weight of the applicator at a scale.
Pull-Type:
1.
Check that applicator is securely hitched to a
sufficient tractor (page 30).
2. Always use a locking-style hitch pin sized to match
holes in hitch and draw-bar (minimum
1-inch-diameter, heat-treated pin).
3. Attach safety chain to tractor with enough slack to
permit turning (page 30).
4. Verify correct operation of lights.
5. Raise fertilizer applicator (page 49).
6. Install center and lift-assist cylinder locks (page 44).
7. Fold applicator if unfolded (page 58).
8. Check that tires are properly inflated (page 139).
9. Plan the route. Avoid steep hills.
10. Always have lights on for highway operation.
11. Do not exceed 32 kph (20 mph). Comply with all
national, regional and local laws when traveling on
public roads.
12. Remember that the applicator may be wider than the
tractor. Allow safe clearance.
13. Transport slowly over uneven or rough terrain.
14. At field, stop transport with the tractor facing
up-wind.
2-Point and 3-Point:
1.
Check that fertilizer applicator is securely hitched to
a sufficient tractor (page 31)
2. Verify correct operation of lights.
3. Raise fertilizer applicator (page 52).
4. Install cylinder locks (2-point, page 44).
5. Fold applicator if unfolded (page 58).
6. Plan the route. Avoid steep hills.
7. Always have lights on for highway operation.
8. Do not exceed 32 kph (20 mph). Comply with all
national, regional and local laws when traveling on
public roads.
9. Remember that the fertilizer applicator may be wider
than the tractor. Allow safe clearance.
10. Transport slowly over uneven or rough terrain.
11. At field, stop transport with the tractor facing
up-wind.
Final Applicator Setup
Prior to hitching nurse tank, make and check final
applicator adjustments. This could include:
• Application depth, page 91:
2-Point: page 38, page 86 and tractor hitch
3-Point: page 86 and tractor hitch
Pull-Type: page 85
• Coulter (Option) depth and castering, page 94.
• Knife or tine condition, page 95.
• Sealer (Option) adjustments, page 97.
• Make a dry run to check applicator functions, running
depth and sealing.
For nurse cart hitching, the applicator may be raised or
lowered, folded or unfolded. However, being raised and
folded hastens departure if any nurse tank problems are
discovered before cart hitching.