Great Plains P13937 - Manual (Page 11)

11 Series 1 Toolbar
Operating Instructions
Transportation & Installation
2.3 Installation
When carrying out installation and
maintenance work there is a higher risk of
injury. It is important that you familiarise
yourself with the component and read the
Operating Instructions beforehand.
2. Transportation and
Installation
Transportation and initial installation of the
machine are described in this chapter.
2.1 Delivery
The Toolbar unit is normally delivered, fully
assembled, on a (low-bed) truck.
The machine can be lifted off with a crane,
fork-lift truck, or other suitable lifting
equipment.
When doing so, the weight, the centre of
gravity and the attachment points on the unit
are to be taken into account.
Depending on the lifting gear, attachment is
only to be at appropriate points on the frame.
2.2 Transportation
The Series 1 Toolbar can be transported on
public roads by hitching it up to a tractor or on
a low-bed truck.
The Series 1 Toolbar unit must be lifted clear
of the ground for road transport when
transported behind a tractor.
• It is important to observe the permitted
dimensions and weights when transporting the
machine.
• Use suitable lifting gear, e.g. a fork-lift truck.
• If the machine is transported on a trailer or a
flat-bed truck, it must be secured using straps
or other devices.
• Before transporting the machine on public
roads, it must be adjusted to its transportation
position and the stipulations relating to road
transportation fulfilled.
• The maximum permissible speed is 25 km /h.
2.4 Hitching-up the machine
When hitching-up the machine,
ensure that no-one is between the
tractor and the machine.
• Attach the machine to the tractor 3 point
linkage.