Great Plains DVN8324 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 29)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Operating Instructions 25
11/25/2013 550-466M
Folding
Fold the Discovator for moves between fields, transport
over public roads, parking and storage. The following
steps presume an implement raised and unfolded for field
work, such as after working a field. Follow the detailed
instructions in steps 1 through 6. beginning on this page,
until familiar with operation.
Refer to Figure 14
Fold: Move to Level Ground
1.
Move the implement to level ground with adequate
overhead and lateral clearances for the fold operation.
Park the tractor.
2. Ensure hydraulic lock valve is closed. Check that
the wing lock pins are in the field position. Ensure no
one is in the danger zone of the wings. Open locking
valve
.
Refer to Figure 15
Fold: Raise Implement (page 30)
3.
Extend the lift cylinders to full raise implement. Hold
at raised for a few seconds. Set circuit to Neutral.
Do not install transport locks.
Fold: Fold Wings (page 25)
4.
Activate the circuit to retract the fold cylinders.
Note: One wing may reach the stop before the other. A
slight asymmetry is not uncommon in folding.
5. When both wings are in contact with their stops. Set
fold circuit to Neutral (not Float) to hold at folded.
Figure 14
Wing Lock Valve (Closed)
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2
1
1
2
Figure 15
Wing Fold Progression
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