Great Plains 13-Foot End Wheel Drill - Manual (Page 4)

13’ End Wheel Drill Manual Marker 113-323M 7/30/96 2 Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 1 Safety Rules
Most accidents are the result of negligence and care-
lessness, usually caused by failure of the operator to
follow simple but necessary safety precautions. The fol-
lowing safety precautions are suggested to help prevent
such accidents. The safe operation of any machinery is
a big concern to consumers and manufacturers. Your
End Wheel Marker has been designed with many built-in
safety features. However, no one should operate this
product before carefully reading this Operators Manual.
General Operation & Repair
1. Never allow the Manual Marker to be operated by any-
one who is unfamiliar with the operation of all functions
of the unit. All operators should read and thoroughly un-
derstand the instructions given in this manual prior to
moving the unit.
2. Make sure safety rules are understood before operating
machinery or tractor.
3. Never permit any persons other than the operator to ride
on the tractor.
4. Never permit any persons to stand near the Manual
Marker while it is in operation.
5. Regulate your speed to the field conditions, maintaining
complete control at all times.
6. After repairing or adjusting, make sure all tools and
parts are removed from the implement before attempting
to operate it.
7. Do not grease or oil machine while it is in operation.
8. Loose fitting clothing should not be worn as it may catch
in moving parts.
9. Never dismount from a moving tractor.
10. Do not leave the tractor or the implement unattended
with the engine running.
11. Do not stand between the tractor and the implement dur-
ing hitching.
12. Detach and store implements in an area where children
normally do not play. Stabilize implements by using suit-
able supports and block wheels.
13. If a hydraulic leak develops, correct it immediately. Es-
caping hydraulic oil can have extremely high pressure. A
stream of high pressure oil may easily penetrate the skin
as with modern needle-less vaccination equipment - but
with the exception that hydraulic fluid may cause blood
poisoning. It is imperative that the connections are tight
and that all lines and pipes are in good condition. If an
injury is caused by the escaping hydraulic fluid, see doc-
tor at once!
14. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to detect leaks of hy-
draulic oil under pressure.
15. Be sure to relieve all hydraulic pressure before discon-
necting any lines or pipes between the implement and the
tractor hydraulic system. Keep all guards and shields in
place.
Transporting
1. Use good judgement when transporting tractor and im-
plements on the highway. Always maintain complete con-
trol of the machine.
2. Limit transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only with a
farm tractor of sufficient size and horse power.
3. Always make sure flashing safety lights, “Slow Moving
Vehicle” emblem, and reflectors are in place and visible
prior to transporting the machine on public roads.
4. Know your state and local laws concerning highway
safety and regulations. Comply with these laws when
transporting machinery.
5. Use warning flags or approved warning lights at night
and during other periods of poor visibility. Do your best
to prevent highway accidents
Section 1
Safety Rules
Section 2
Assembly Instructions & Set-Up
End Wheel Marker Installation
Instructions
Refer to Figure 2-1 for Installation Instructions.
Your marker system comes to you from Great Plains
pre-assembled except for installing it on the drill and a
few minor adjustments.
1. Attach marker hinge angles, (#1) & (#2), to the front
box end panel through existing holes using (6) 1/2" x
1" long carriage bolts, lock washers, and nuts with
support angle (#3), bolted on inside using the three
in-line mounting holes as shown in Figure
2-1
2. Adjust the cutting angle of the disk blade by loosen-
ing the two locking bolts, (#5) at the end of the mark-
er tube and rotate disk in or out as needed. At the
same time this is being done, you will need to adjust
the in and out position of the disk from the drill to
your desired mark width and tighten locking bolts
(#4) as shown.