Parking, Storage, Parking storage – Great Plains 800 Operator Manual User Manual
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800
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
175-057M
2011-10-25
Parking
Following these steps when parking for less than 36
hours. If elevating (folding) tongue, refer to the “Tongue
Elevation” topic on page 25. For extend periods of
parking, see “Storage”.
1.
Position drill on a level, solid area.
2.
Remove jack from storage location on top of tongue
and pin it on post on the top of the tongue as shown
on page 13. Extend jack until weight of tongue is on
jack. Leave tractor hitched for the moment.
3.
Lower openers and reduce hydraulic circuit pressure
to zero (Float circuit).
4.
Unplug drill hydraulic hoses and electrical lines from
tractor.
5.
Remove hitch pin first, then safety chain from tractor
drawbar.
Storage
Store the drill where children do not play. If possible,
store it inside for longer life.
1.
Plug or cap seed delivery and fertilizer tubes to
prevent pest entry.
2.
Perform the drill Parking or Hitch Elevation checklist.
3.
Un-pin the rod end of the lift cylinder. Fully retract the
cylinder to prevent rust.
Note: If disconnection not desired, grease exposed rod.
Be sure to remove grease before next use to avoid
seal damage.
4.
Disconnect seed and fertilizer hoses at openers.
Plug hose ends to prevent pest entry.
5.
Lubricate the drill at all points listed under
“Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance” on
page 42.
6.
Check all bolts, pins, fittings and hoses. Tighten,
repair or replace parts as needed.
7.
Check all moving parts for wear or damage. Make
notes of any parts needing repair before the next
season.
8.
Use touch-up paint to cover scratches, chips and
worn areas to prevent rust.
Negative Tongue Weight Hazard:
Lower openers and remove hydraulic pressure before
unhitching the drill in the unfolded position. Unhitching with
the openers raised will result in sudden elevation of the
tongue, causing injury or death. This drill has a negative
tongue weight when openers are raised.
Possible Pinch Hazard:
Use caution when removing the hitch pin. Slight tongue
elevation may occur, even with openers and jack lowered.