Great Plains TSF1290 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 23)

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Preparation and Setup
Before You Start
Read and understand the owners manual for your
sprayer. A basic understanding of how the sprayer works
will aid in the assembly, setup and operation of your
sprayer.
Perform these checks before setting up your cross-fold
boom.
1. Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-
tion” on page 1.
2. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
3. Check that all grease fittings are in place and lubri-
cated. See “Lubrication” on page 71.
4. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are cor-
rectly located and legible. Replace if damaged. See
“Safety Reflectors and Decals” on page 8.
Hitching Tractor to Sprayer
The standard TSF1080, TSF1090, TSF1280 & TSF1290
sprayers require a tractor with closed center hydraulics. If
the tractor has open center hydraulics, the sprayer must
be adapted to it with an open center conversion kit, 833-
427C. See page 76.
Hitch Type
If the sprayer has a hydraulic pump, the hitch is a choice
of single tang or clevis. Hitching instructions begin on
page 20.
If the sprayer has a PTO pump, a ball hitch with hitch
plate is standard. Hitching instructions begin on page 21.
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed
between the tractor and sprayer. Do not stand or place any
part of your body between sprayer and moving tractor. Stop
tractor engine and set park brake before installing the hitch
pin.
Electrocution hazard. To prevent serious injury or death from
electric shock, keep clear of overhead power lines when trans-
porting, folding or unfolding boom. Boom is not grounded.
Electrocution can occur without direct contact. Refer to trans-
port dimensions under “Specifications and Capacities” on
page 79. Do not fold or unfold boom while tractor is moving.
Negative tongue weight - do not unfold boom before hitching.
When the tank is low or empty, unfolded booms can move the
center of gravity aft of the wheels. This will cause the tongue
to rise, with risk of personal injury and equipment damage.