Great Plains 1205NT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 26)

1205NT
150-131M 3/28/12
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Unload drill box. The drill can be transported
with a full box of grain, but the added weight will in-
crease stopping distance and decrease
maneuverability. Unload drill box before transport-
ing if at all possible.
Clearance. Remember that the drill is wider that
the tractor. Allow safe clearance.
Road rules. Comply with all federal, state and lo-
cal safety laws when traveling on public roads.
Lock-out Hub. Make sure drive lock-out hub on
left side of drill is disengaged before transporting,
see Figure 11. This will prevent excessive wear of
drive system during transport.
Transporting with Markers
Always transport markers in the folded position.
Parking
Perform the following steps when parking the drill.
Refer to “Storage”, page 48, to prepare for long-
term storage.
1. Park drill on a level, solid area.
2. Lower drill until openers are resting on the
ground.
3. Securely block tires to prevent rolling.
4. Remove tongue jack from storage stob. Pin
jack on side of tongue. If ground is soft, place
a board or plate under jack. Refer to Figure
12.
5. Extend jack until tongue weight is off tractor
drawbar.
6. Unplug hydraulic hoses and wiring harness
from tractor. Do not allow hose ends or har-
ness ends to rest on the ground.
7. Remove hitch bolt and safety chain from trac-
tor drawbar.
Figure 11
Lock-out Hub
14741
Figure 12
Jack Storage Position
14774
Jack storage stob