Great Plains 1300 13-Foot Operator Manual - Manual (Page 7)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 3
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Use A Safety Chain
▲ Use a safety chain to help control drawn machinery
should it separate from tractor draw-bar.
▲ Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than
the gross weight of towed machinery.
▲ Attach chain to tractor draw-bar 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.
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Slow moving tractors 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 the drill.
Keep Riders Off Machinery
Riders obstruct the operator’s view. Riders could be
struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate equipment.
▲ Keep all bystanders away from machine during operation.
Transport Machinery Safely
Maximum transport speed for drill is 20 mph (30 km/h).
Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden
braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset.
▲ Install transport lock and disengage the lock-out hub
before transport.
▲ Do not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h). 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 national, regional and local laws.
▲ Follow your tractor manual recommendations for
maximum hitch loads. Insufficient weight on tractor
steering wheels will result in loss of control.
▲ Carry reflectors or flags to mark drill in case of
breakdown on the road.
▲ Keep clear of obstructions when transporting. Refer to
transport dimensions under “Specifications and
Capacities” on page 57.