Landoll 5531 Grain Drill - Manual (Page 37)

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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5. Slow down when driving on rough roads. Reduce
speed when turning, or on curves and slopes to
avoid tipping. Equipment altered other than the place
of manufacture may reduce the maximum transport
speed. Additional weight, added tanks, markers,
harrow attachments, etc. may reduce the implements
carrying capabilities.
6. A safety chain is provided with the implement to
insure safe transport.
a. The safety chain should have a tensile strength
equal to or greater than the gross weight of the
implement. The chain is attached to the lower
hitch clevis hole with two flat washers between
the clamp plates to assure a tight connection.
Always use a 1” diameter Grade 8 bolt for this
connection.
b. Attach the safety chain to the tractor drawbar
(See Figure 4-5.) Provide only enough slack in
the chain for turning. Do not use an intermediate
chain support as the attaching point for the chain
on the tractor. Do not pull the implement by the
safety chain.
c. When unhitching from the tractor attach the hook
end of the chain to a free link close to the hitch
clevis for storage. This will keep the hook off the
ground, reducing corrosion, and keep the hook
functioning properly.
d. Regularly inspect the safety chain for worn,
stretched, or broken links and ends. Replace the
safety chain if it is damaged or deformed in any
way.
7. Before transporting:
a. Know the height and width of the implement
being towed. Markers, tanks, attachments, etc.
can increase the height and width of the
implement.
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DANGER
b. Check to see that the tractor drawbar is rated to
carry the weight of the Grain Drill hitch.
c. Use a locking style hitch pin that properly fits the
holes in the tractor drawbar and implement hitch.
d. Attach safety chain.
e. Plug in the safety lights to the tractor seven-pin
connector.
f. Fully raise the Grain Drill lift, hitch, and openers.
g. Make sure all transport locks and pins are
installed.
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WARNING
h. Raise the implement parking jack stand.
i. Check all tires for proper inflation, and that lug
nuts are properly torque.
j. Verify that all warnings lights, SMV sign,
reflectors, and safety decals are clearly visible
and functioning properly.
k. Transport during daylight hours whenever
possible. Always use flashing warning lights,
except where such use is prohibited by law.
Make sure lights, reflectors and SMV emblem
are clearly visible and operating. Remove any
obstructions such as dirt, mud, stalks or residue
that restricts view before transporting.
l. Do NOT transport the drill with seed or fertilizer
in the box.
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CAUTION
Stay away from power lines when transporting,
extending or folding implement. Electrocution
can occur without direct contact.
Failure to use transport lock pins during
transport may result in permanent equipment
damage, serious injury, or death.
Do not transport the Grain Drill with seed or
fertilizer in the boxes. Seed, fertilizer, additional
weight, markers, etc. can quickly exceed the
carrying capabilities of the drill hitch and tractor
drawbar.