Great Plains 3N-4025P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 33)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 29
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Transport
Electrocution Hazard. To prevent serious injury or death from
electric shock, keep clear of overhead power lines when
transporting, folding, unfolding or operating drill components.
Machine is not grounded. At higher voltages, electrocution can
occur without direct contact.
Great Plains recommends transporting the drill without
seed loaded. Although designed for highway movement
with full seed boxes, the additional weight of seed may
cause the drill to exceed the rated towing and stopping
ability of the tractor, makes the drill more difficult to
control and stop, and increases wear on tires and wheel
bearings.
Make sure the tractor weighs at least
2 ⁄
3
(67%) of the
drill, including any material load. Check the table on
page 30 for typical weights of various configurations.
Loss of Control Hazard:
Towing the drill at high speeds or with a vehicle that is not
heavy enough can lead to loss of vehicle control. Loss of
vehicle control can lead to serious road accidents, injury and
death. To reduce the hazard:
▲ Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph).
▲ Do not tow a drill that weighs more than 1.5 times the
weight of the towing vehicle.
Pre-Transport Checklist
Before transporting the drill, check the following items.
❑ Make sure the weight of the tractor equals or
exceeds the value specified for your drill
configuration.
❑ Marker Checklist Complete: Markers must be
folded.
❑ Master Switches Off: Check that the Veris and point
row (if any) master switches are off while
transporting.
❑ Drill Raised and Locked: Lift transport locks
installed. Wings folded and locked, with circuit lever
in neutral.
❑ Tires: Check that all tires are properly inflated as
listed on “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 174.
❑ Bystanders: Check that no one is in the way before
moving. Do not allow any one to ride on the drill.
❑ Warning Lights: Always use tractor and drill
warning lights when transporting the drill.
❑ Clearance: Know the maximum dimensions of the
tractor and drill in transport position and follow a
route that provides adequate clearance from all
obstructions, including overhead lines.
See “Specifications and Capacities” on page 170.
❑ Stopping Distance: Allow sufficient stopping
distance and reduce speed prior to any turns or
maneuvers. If the drill is transported full, allow extra
stopping distance.
❑ Road Rules: Comply with all national, regional and
local laws when transporting on public roads.
❑ Watch Traffic: The drill boxes obstruct a portion of
your rear view. Be prepared for sudden maneuvers
from following vehicles.
Figure 32
Marker in Transport Cradle
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