Great Plains YP2425F-2470 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 38)

34 YP2425 & YP2425F Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-406M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-14
Transport Checklist
❑ If heading to the field, before departing, ensure that
opener depth, seed rate and fertilizer rate have been
determined, or that the necessary data is with you.
❑ Plan the route. If towing a cart hitched to the planter,
plan the route so that no reverse movements will be
necessary. Avoid steep hills. Keep Clearances in
mind. Folded, your YP24 may be nearly 15 feet
(4.6 m) wide and 13 feet (4 m) high.
❑ Close slide gates on hoppers or seed boxes.
❑ Hitch.
Make both electrical and hydraulic connections. See
“Hitching Tractor to Planter” on page 15.
❑ If markers are unfolded, fold them.
See “Folding the Markers” on page 39.
❑ Raise planter.
See “Raising/Lowering Planter” on page 28
❑ Install lock-up channels on lift cylinders.
See “Lift Cylinder Lock-Up” on page 32.
❑ If planter wings are unfolded, fold them.
See “Folding the YP24” on page 30. Make sure
wing locks are engaged.
❑ Make sure caster locks are disengaged on newer
planters so equipped. See “Folding the YP24” on
page 30.
❑ 3-point hitch:
Lower hitch fully to ensure wings remain locked.
Hydraulic hitch:
Confirm CFM set to Hitch and hitch circuit in Float.
❑ Always have lights on for highway operation.
❑ Comply with all federal, state and local safety laws
when traveling on public roads.
❑ Travel with caution.
Do not exceed 20 mph when driving straight.
Do not exceed 13 mph in turns.
Steering
Never exceed 13 mph (22 kph) in turns. The YP24 is
extremely heavy, and can cause “over-steer” with most
tractors. The leading gauge wheels, rear-most transport
wheels, PFC tank cart lead wheel and SML tank cart
trailing wheels fully caster, and provide no resistance to
side sway by the planter or cart.
Never exceed 3 mph (5 kph) in reverse.
Never back up with the planter lowered or with a fertilizer tank
hitched to the planter.