Great Plains V-300F Operator Manual - Manual (Page 46)

42 V300 & V300F Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
148-057M-A 11/15/2007
Parking
Perform the following steps when parking implement.
Refer to Storage (next topic) for information on long-
term storage preparation.
1. Park implement on a firm, level area.
2. Lower the hitch and drill openers to ground.
!
WARNING
Do not unhitch with openers raised.
3. Block tires securely to prevent rolling.
4. Set each hydraulic circuit to Float to release pres-
sure. If Markers share the Tongue circuit, operate
the selector valve with the circuit in Float.
5. Disconnect hydraulic lines. Check that hose ends
do not rest on ground.
6. Move jack from transport position and place it on
stob on side of hitch tongue.
7. Extend jack until all weight is off tractor drawbar.
8. If next use of tractor is that same drill, remove only
the 1-8x10 bolt, washer and nut. Store on the drill.
If tractor may be used with another implement,
remove both bolts and re-assemble hitch weldment
on drill.
9. Unplug electrical connections to drill, including
lights and monitor.
Storage
Store implement where children do not play. If possible,
store inside for longer implement life.
1. Lower openers on a board or hard surface.
2. Perform the Parking checklist (previous topic).
3. Clean implement as necessary. Be sure
main seed box and meters,
fertilizer box and meters,
small seed and meters, and;
calibration tray
are cleaned completely before storing.
4. Cap seed and fertilizer tubes with plastic bags, and
tape over exposed Small Seeds funnels to prevent
pest entry and nesting.
5. Lubricate all fittings per “Lubrication” on page 104.
Apply a light coat of oil to exposed cylinder rods.
6. Perform any periodic maintenance.
7. Remove rust from any painted locations and apply
Great Plains touch up paint.