Great Plains PH-20 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 19)

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Section 2 Operating Instructions
12/29/2011 PH-15, PH-20, PFH-15 and PFH-20 Precision Fertilizer Hitch 148-365M
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Transporting
Towing the implement at high speeds or with a vehicle that is
not heavy enough can lead to loss of vehicle control. Loss of ve-
hicle control can lead to serious road accidents, injury and
death. To reduce the hazard:
• Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph).
• Secure transport locks and channel as explained below.
• Do not tow an implement that, when fully loaded, weighs
more than 1.5 times the weight of the towing vehicle.
• Unload all liquid fertilizer from implement tanks before
transporting.
1. Check that hitch is hooked securely to a sufficient trac-
tor. Refer to Hooking Hitch to Tractor, “Preparation
and Setup,” page 8.
2. Unload liquid fertilizer from hitch tanks.
3. Unload drill seed box before transporting if at all pos-
sible. The implement can be transported with a full box
of grain, but the added weight will increase stopping
distance and decrease maneuverability.
4. Check that tires are properly inflated. Refer to Tire In-
flation Chart, “Appendix,” page 40.
5. Hydraulically raise coulters and lift drill.
6. Move transport-lock handle to road position. See Fig-
ure 2-2.
7. Check that the transport locks are engaged.
8. Pin cylinder-lock channel over extended rod on
tongue cylinder. See Figure 2-3.
9. Know implement dimensions in transport position.
Choose a route that provides adequate clearance
from all obstructions. Refer to “Specifications and
Capacities,” page 39, for dimensions.
10. Comply with all laws when traveling on public roads.
Figure 2-2
Transport-Lock Handle in Road Position
Figure 2-3
Cylinder-Lock Channel Secured
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