Great Plains P13918 - Manual (Page 17)

17 Land Plane
Operating Instructions
2. Transportation / Installation
2.5.2 Changing to Work
Position
1. Remove the two transport chains from
their fixed position on main beam and
stow on the drawbar mounting point.
2. Disconnect the toplink between the
drawbar and the pivot on the front of the
main beam. The toplink may be laid
down onto the drawbar. The drawbar is
now free to move in all directions.
3. Raise the machine using the lift axle and
remove the transport shims. The
machine can now be lowered into the
work position.
2.6 When driving on the
road
When driving on the road the machine must
be converted to the transportation position.
When driving on the road, raise the
machine completely to prevent the
working elements dragging on the
ground.
2.7 Parking the machine
In order to avoid damage as a result of
moisture, the machine should be parked, if
possible, indoors or under cover.
When manoeuvring the machine,
pay attention to your surroundings.
Ensure that nobody is in the
manoeuvring area (watch for
children!).
With the machine in the transport position:
• Park the machine on level and solid ground.
• Raise the machine and remove shims from
the lift axle cylinder.
• Lower the machine to the ground, ensuring
that it is stable.
• Remove the drawbar pin and drive forward
slowly until hitch is clear of tractor drawbar.
• Switch off the tractor.
• Disconnect hydraulic lines from the tractor.
Fig. 2.01: Road Transport Position
Fig. 2.02: Work Position