Parking – Great Plains PH-20 Operator Manual User Manual
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Section 2 Operating Instructions
PH-15, PH-20, PFH-15 and PFH-20 Precision Fertilizer Hitch 148-365M
12/29/2011
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Parking
This hitch could have negative tongue weight when hitched to a
three-point drill in the raised position. Negative tongue weight
will cause the unsecured hitch tongue to raise suddenly and
could cause injury or death. Always lower drill before unhook-
ing hitch from tractor.
Perform the following steps when parking implement. Re-
fer to Storage, “Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 32,
for information on long-term storage.
1.
Park implement on a firm, level area. Lower coulters
and drill to ground.
2.
Block tires securely to prevent rolling.
3.
Release pressure on hydraulic system, then discon-
nect hydraulic lines. Position hoses on hitch tongue so
hose ends do not rest on ground.
4.
Move jack from transport position and place it on stob
on side of hitch tongue.
Figure 2-4
Jack Extended
5.
Extend jack until all weight is off tractor drawbar. Re-
move 1-by-10-inch bolt, washer and nut.
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