Great Plains 2510HDF Operator Manual - Manual (Page 16)

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Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor and drill for
use. Before using the drill in the field, you must hitch the
drill to a suitable tractor and also setup the drill.
Pre-Setup Checklist
1. Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-
tion” starting 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
lubricated. “Lubrication” starting on page 56.
4. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged.
“Safety Reflectors and Decals” starting on page 5.
5. Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten
wheel bolts as specified. “Appendix” on page 66.
Hitching
These instructions are for a direct 3-point hitch. If using
an optional SSH hitch, consult the hitch manual.
Crushing Hazard: You may be severely injured or killed by
being crushed between the tractor and drill. Do not stand or
place any part of your body between machines being hitched.
Stop tractor and set parking brake before inserting hitch pins.
1. Raise or lower tractor three-point arms as needed
and pin lower arms to drill.
2. Pin upper arm to drill.
For category III and III-N tractors, install hitch pin in
the lower hole.
For category IV-N tractors, install hitch pin in the
upper hole.
3. Slowly raise drill. Watch for cab interference.
4. If drill has parking stands, pin them up.
5. Adjust top three-point link so that top edge of drill
box is parallel with ground when drilling.
Note: Do not use link to adjust opener depth. For opener
adjustments, refer to “Leveling the Drill” on page
15 and “Adjustments” starting on page 28.
6. Set your tractor three-point-draft control to Float
position.