Great Plains NP30A 30-foot Operator Manual - Manual (Page 91)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 87
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Weight Transfer Adjustment
Weight Transfer Safety Information
Anhydrous Ammonia Exposure Hazard:
Make this adjustment only on a fully discharged applicator.
Knives or tines are likely to raise and lower during adjustment,
and may rise out of the ground altogether. If the applicator has
recently been used for application, wear your PPE
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Crushing and High Pressure Fluid Hazards:
This adjustment requires working near the unfolded and
lowered applicator with the hydraulic system active. Assign
two people to this task, one in the tractor, ready to shut down
on hand signal from adjuster or any unplanned event.
High Pressure Fluid Hazard:
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing
serious injury. Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY
PARTS, to check for suspected leaks. Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic
systems. If an accident occurs, seek immediate medical
attention from a physician familiar with this type of injury.
Crushing Hazard:
Keep body parts clear of wings, row cleaners and coulters
while adjusting. Keep all bystanders well away. You will be
seriously injured or killed if you are caught between lowering
row components and ground.
Falling Hazard - Tires Not a Step:
Do not use tires as steps or platforms. At some transfer
settings, cylinders can raise lift-assist wheels sufficiently for
them to spin. Gauge wheels can also be in light or no ground
contact when the weight-transfer system is not active.
a. PPE: Personal Protective Equipment