Great Plains NP30A 30-foot Predelivery Manual - Manual (Page 10)

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Unload Trailer
Plan the Unload
Refer to Figure 2 (depicting an NP30A-13R30)
Inspect the load. Plan the unload.
How to conduct the unload depends on:
• what type of dock is available (side dock or pit dock
provides the greatest options), and
• what type of power equipment is available, the lifting
capacity, and if only fork-lifts, the number available.
Unfolded Delivery
In some cases, applicators are shipped unfolded. Unload
is similar to folded unload, but requires more space and
more care.
Fold Configurations
NP30A (30-foot) applicators are shipped folded against
the transport rest
. 12- and 13-row applicators are
shipped with the outer wing extensions removed.
NP40A (40-foot) applicators are shipped over-folded.
The wing cylinders are disconnected from the wings at
the rod ends. The transport rest is replaced by special
shipping braces.
Forward Tool Bar Support
2- or 3-point NP30 or NP40 applicators are shipped rest-
ing on their own parking stands in front. These swing-
down adjustable height stands remain with the applica-
tor.
Pull-Type NP30 or NP40 applicators are shipped with
temporary shipping stands
under the front tool bar.
These are not attached to the implement. They are also
returned to Great Plains. Plan to support the front of the
frame after the unload.
Lift-Assist Caster Yokes
Pull-Type NP30 or NP40 applicators may be shipped
with the rear caster yokes
removed.
If the yokes are installed, a 2- or 3-point tractor can
remove the implement at a side dock or pit dock.
In either case, the parallel arms are floating. They are not
supporting any implement weight, do not have lock chan-
nels or spacers installed, and the cylinders may not be
charged with hydraulic oil.
Figure 2
Applicator on Trailer (Folded)
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Equipment Damage Risk:
Do not fold the implement on the trailer. The hydraulic system
may not be charged, and the wings could fall suddenly. Folded
wings could obstruct hoist lines, making unload more difficult.
Equipment Damage Risk:
Do not unfold the implement on the trailer. The wings will
droop, making unload more difficult. The wings may strike and
damage truck components. The hydraulic system may not be
charged, and the wings could fall suddenly.
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Equipment Damage Risk:
Plan to relocate temporary shipping stands early in the
implement move. Temporary shipping stands under the front
tool bars are NOT attached to the tool bars. Unfolded and
pull-type implements, that have no optional coulters, require
front support until gauge wheels are installed.
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Equipment Damage Risk:
Install lift-assist cylinder lock channels or spacers if lifting at
the caster pivots. Without a stop on the cylinder rod, the arms
are likely to swing up during lift.
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