Transporting, Warning – Great Plains 2510HDP Operator Manual User Manual
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Operating Instructions
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Transporting
Towing the drill at high speeds or with a vehicle that is not
heavy enough could lead to loss of vehicle control. Loss of
vehicle control could lead to serious road accidents, injury
and death. To reduce the hazard, do not exceed 20 mph (32
kph). Check that your tractor has enough ballast to handle the
weight of the drill. Refer to your tractor operator’s manual for
ballast requirements.
Note: For transporting with drill attached to a hitch, refer
to your hitch operator’s manual.
Before transporting the drill, follow and check these
items:
1.
Unload main seed and fertilizer boxes before
transporting if at all possible. See “Materials
Clean-Out” on page 104.
The drill can be transported with a full box of grain,
but the added weight increases stopping distance
and decreases maneuverability.
To maintain steering control, you may need to add ballast to
your tractor front end. Refer to your tractor operator’s manual
for ballast required.
2.
Fold up walkboard ladder(s) for maximum clearance.
3.
Raise drill for transport.
4.
Fold markers.
5.
Use lights on drill.
6.
Check that needed materials, lubricants, tools,
documents and accessories (such as seed plugs
and baffles) are not left behind.
Road Rules
Comply with all national, regional, state and local safety
laws when traveling on public roads.
Clearance
Remember that the drill is wider than the tractor. Allow
safe clearance.
Transporting with Markers
Always transport markers in the folded position.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Watch your step when climbing ladder or
walking on walkboard.
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