Great Plains CF600 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 24)

CF500 and CF600
506-582M 2012-04-20
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Parking
!
WARNING!
Crushing hazard. The parked boom could fall and
cause serious injury or death. Always park boom in
unfolded position. Always secure parking stands under
three-point mount and boom when parking boom.
If parking a boom that is mounted on an Great
Plains sprayer, refer to your sprayer manual for
parking instructions. For information on long-term
storage, refer to “Storage,” page 29.
Refer to Figure 6
To park a three-point boom, follow these steps:
1. Flush sprayer with water in last field sprayed.
Flush pump, nozzles and bypass line from
valves. Store or dispose unused chemicals as
recommended by the chemical manufacturer.
2. Park boom on a level, flat area that is protect-
ed from wind gusts and direct sunlight. Park
boom in an area where children do not play. If
possible, store boom inside for longer ma-
chine life.
3. Unfold boom.
4. Position parking stands under three-point
mount and center section of boom frame.
Make sure parking stands are positioned over
level, firm ground so boom will be stable from
front to rear. If the ground is soft, place boards
under parking stands to increase ground-con-
tact area.
5. Lower tractor hitch so mount and boom rest
on parking stands. Secure stands to mount
and boom with wire pins.
6. Unhook PTO pump or unplug hydraulic lines
from hydraulic pump.
7. Unhook cam-lock connectors and hydraulic
hoses from boom and position on frame.
8. Remove three-point pins from tractor. Pull
away from boom.
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Figure 6
Position Stands Under Parked Boom