Great Plains TSF1290 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 58)

54 TSF1080, TSF1090, TSF1280 & TSF1290 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
500-641M 05/10/2012
Parking
The following list should be conducted when unhitching
the sprayer. Important unhitching steps are different for
hydraulic pump hitches and PTO hitches.
See “Storage” on page 56, for more information about
long term storage of the sprayer.
Negative tongue weight. Do Not unhitch an unfolded sprayer.
If the tank is low or empty, the hitch will rise when discon-
nected from the tractor.
Refer to Figure 48 and Figure 49
1.
Fold the booms.
2. If field operations are complete, drain the sprayer
tank of any excess water left from flushing. Dispose
of or store chemical properly by instructions on the
chemical label.
Refer to Figure 50 or Figure 51 on page 55
3. Inspect the hitch.
For a PTO hitch, if the large flat washer is lifted up
against the cross pin ,
there is negative tongue weight.
For a hydraulic pump hitch, if there is a gap between
the [top] tang and the tractor tongue,
there is negative tongue weight
DO NOT UNHITCH before resolving the negative
tongue weight. Fold booms if not already done.
4. Park the sprayer on a flat, level area, preferably
where it is sheltered from direct sunlight.
5. Remove the jack from the transport position and
move it to the parking position.
6. If the ground is soft, place a board or plate under the
jack to widen the ground contact area.
7. Extend the jack until the weight of the tongue is off
the tractor drawbar and is supported by the jack.
8. Disconnect the electrical lines.
9. Set all tractor circuits to Float. Shut off tractor.
Unplug the hydraulic lines.
Figure 48
Jack in Storage Position
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Figure 49
Parking Stand
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