Great Plains PT8030 V1015 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 18)

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Section 2 Operating Instructions
PT6030 and PT8030 Pull-Type Planter 401-032M-B 4/12/05
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Squeeze Pump Hose Alignment
!
CAUTION!
Avoid pressure when using the quick-fill attachment. The rubber
plugs installed in the manifold may be forced out under pres-
sure.
Refer to Figure 2-5.
If end hoses (A and B) should run off the back, realign hos-
es as follows:
1. On hose A, loosen hose clamps on intake manifold
and twist hose counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
2. On hose B, loosen hose clamp on intake manifold and
twist hose clockwise 1/4 turn.
3. Retighten hose clamp.
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Figure 2-5
Hose Alignment
Transporting
!
WARNING!
Towing the planter at high speeds can lead to loss of vehicle
control. Loss of vehicle control can lead to serious road acci-
dents, injury and death. Do not exceed 20 mph.
Before transporting the planter, check and practice the fol-
lowing items.
1. Check that planter is securely hitched to a sufficient
tractor. Always use a locking-style hitch pin sized to
match holes in hitch and drawbar (minimum 1-inch-di-
ameter, heat-treated pin). Attach safety chain to trac-
tor with enough slack to permit turning. Refer to
Tractor Requirements, “Specifications and Capaci-
ties,” page 53, and Hitching Planter to Tractor, “Prep-
aration and Setup,” page 11.
2. Unload hoppers before transporting if at all possible.
The planter can be transported with full hoppers, but
the added weight will increase stopping distance and
decrease maneuverability.
3. Check that tires are properly inflated. Refer to Tire
Inflation Chart, “Appendix,” page 56.
4. Comply with all federal, state and local laws when
traveling on public roads.
5. Remember that the planter is wider than the tractor.
Allow safe clearance.
6. Transport slowly over uneven or rough terrain.
Parking
See also Storage, “Maintenance and Lubrication,”
page 43, for information on long-term storage.
1. Park planter on a level, solid area.
2. Place jack on stob on the side of the planter tongue.
Lower jack until weight of planter is off of tractor draw-
bar. Remove hitch pin and safety chain.
3. Disconnect any hydraulic hoses from tractor. Do not
let hose ends rest on the ground.