Great Plains FH6800HD Operator Manual - Manual (Page 23)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Operating Instructions 19
04/28/2014 564-070M
Transport
Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not tow the harrow behind another implement on public
roads. Tow the harrow to the field with a separate vehicle. The
leading implement may not provide sufficient lateral control of
a trailing implement at highway speeds. The total weight of the
train can also exceed the steering and/or braking capability of
the tractor. The resulting accident could cause serious injury
or death.
Loss of Control Hazard:
Use an adequate towing vehicle. Never tow an implement that
weighs more than 150% of the towing vehicle (transport vehi-
cle must weigh at least 67% of implement). Ensure that the
towing vehicle is adequate for the task. Using an inadequate
tow vehicle is extremely unsafe, and can result in loss of con-
trol, serious injury and death.
See tables below for harrow transport weights.
Braking and Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Slow down on rough roads.
Harrow Transport Weights
Transport Steps
Know your implement weight. If tractor capabilities are
marginal, check actual weight of implement at a scale.
1. Check that implement is securely hitched to a suffi-
cient tractor (page 13).
2. Always use a locking-style hitch pin sized to match
holes in hitch and draw-bar, and rated for the load.
3. Attach safety chain to tractor with enough slack to
permit turning (page 13).
4. Verify correct operation of lights.
5. Fold flex harrow (page 18).
6. Hook transport chains (page 18).
7. Check that tires are properly inflated (page 33).
8. Plan the route. Avoid steep hills.
9. Always have lights on for highway operation.
10. Do not exceed 32 kph (20 mph). Comply with all
national, regional and local laws when traveling on
public roads.
11. Remember that the implement may be wider than
the towing vehicle. Allow safe clearance.
12. Transport slowly over uneven or rough terrain.
Model FH6424HD FH6630HD FH6636HD FH6642HD
Weight Range
4,050 - 4,550 lbs 5,000 - 5,650 lbs 6,000 - 6,450 lbs 6,200 - 6,700 lbs
1830 - 2060 kg 2270 - 2570 kg 2720 - 2930 kg 2810 - 3040 kg
Model FH6845HD FH6848HD FH6851HD
Weight Range
6,250 - 7,250 lbs 6,700 - 7,700 lbs 7,100 - 8,300 lbs
2840 - 3280 kg 3030 - 3500 kg 3210 - 3760 kg