Great Plains 2000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 5)

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Important Safety Information
12, 15 and 20 Foot Series Three-Point Drills 118-389M-A 2012-03-27
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Transport Machinery Safely
Maximum transport speed for imple-
ment is 20 mph. Some rough terrains
require a slower speed. Sudden
braking can cause a towed load to
swerve and upset.
▲ Do not exceed 20 mph. Never
travel at a speed which does not
allow adequate control of steering
and stopping. Reduce speed if
towed load is not equipped with
brakes.
▲ Comply with state and local laws.
▲ Do not tow an implement that,
when fully loaded, weighs more
than 1.5 times the weight of tow-
ing vehicle.
▲ Check that your tractor has
enough ballast to handle the
weight of the drill. Refer to your
tractor operator’s manual for bal-
last requirements.
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
Slow-moving tractors, self-propelled
equipment and towed implements
can create a hazard when driven on
public roads. They are difficult to see,
especially at night.
▲ Use flashing warning lights and
turn signals whenever driving on
public roads.
▲ Use lights and devices provided
with implement.
Practice Safe Maintenance
▲ Understand procedure before
doing work. Use proper tools and
equipment. Refer to this manual
for additional information.
▲ Work in a clean, dry area.
▲ Lower implement to the ground,
put tractor in park, turn off engine,
and remove key before performing
maintenance.
▲ Allow implement to cool com-
pletely.
▲ Install all transport locks on raised
drill hitch before performing mainte-
nance. Refer to the hitch operator’s
manual for quantity and location of
transport locks.
▲ Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
▲ Disk edges are sharp. Be careful
when working in this area.
▲ Disconnect battery ground cable
(-) before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems or before weld-
ing on implement.
▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition and installed
properly.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or
debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused
parts from implement before oper-
ation.
Use A Safety Chain
▲ Use a safety chain to help con-
trol drawn machinery should it
separate from tractor drawbar.
▲ Use a chain with a strength rat-
ing equal to or greater than the
gross weight of towed machin-
ery.
▲ Attach chain to tractor drawbar
support or other specified
anchor location. Allow only
enough slack in chain to permit
turning.
▲ Replace chain if any links or end
fittings are broken, stretched or
damaged.
▲ Do not use safety chain
for towing.