Great Plains V-300F Operator Manual - Manual (Page 18)

148-057M-A 11/15/2007
14 V300 & V300F Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Setup
This section covers steps performed during or prior to
first hitch, and on routine re-hitch.
First hitch may entail equipment installation, some
assembly or even some re-wiring. Review the entire sec-
tion prior to first hitch to ensure that all necessary com-
ponents and tools are at hand.
Pre-Start Checklist
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. Refer to “Lubrication” on page 104.
4. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are cor-
rectly located and legible. Replace if damaged.
“Safety Decals and Reflectors” on page 6.
5. Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten
wheel bolts as specified. See “Appendix” on
page 114.
Negative Tongue Weight
!
WARNING
This drill can have positive and negative tongue weight, and
the tongue weight can change significantly between hitching
and unhitching, as materials and/or weights are added,
applied or removed.
The changing tongue weight can also tend to work the
hitch pin loose during transport and field operations. To
avoid serious injury or death resulting from a suddenly
elevating hitch or a traffic accident, always observe these
rules:
▲ Always use the clevis hitch provided, securely fastened to
the tractor drawbar with both bolts.
▲ Always pin the hitch pin.
▲ Always hitch before connecting hydraulics.
▲ Always lower the openers before unhitching.
▲ Always use the jackstand during unhitching.