Great Plains PT1230 AA1080 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 20)

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Section 2 Operating Instructions
PT1230 Pull-Type Folding Planter 401-069M-B 4/12/05
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Fold planter on level ground with tractor transmission in
neutral.
1. Lift planter.
2. Switch hydraulic selector valve on planter tongue from
field position to road position. See Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-8
Tongue Selector Valve in Road Position
3. Secure cylinder locks on center section as shown in
Figure 2-9. Pivot lock into position on wheel module
cylinder rods. Install bent pin and secure with hairpin
clip.
Figure 2-9
Cylinder Locks Secured
4. Lower planter onto transport locks.
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WARNING!
Failure to lower the planter onto the transport locks before
switching the rear selector valve to road position could cause a
hydraulic hose to rupture suddenly. Spraying, high-pressure oil
could injure bystanders. Always lower planter onto locks before
proceeding with planter folding.
5. Switch hydraulic selector valve on rear of planter to
road position. See Figure 2-10.
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Figure 2-10
Rear Selector Valve in Road Position
6. Pull out wing lock pins. See Figure 2-11.
Figure 2-11
Arm Wing Lock Pin in Unlocked Position
7. Start folding. The drive shaft will automatically discon-
nect as planter is folding.
8. After wings are off the ground, lower planter. This will
retract the wing gauge wheels. The cylinder locks will
keep planter from lowering to the ground.
9. Continue folding until wings are positioned above the
planter main frame.
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IMPORTANT: It is important that the wing gauge
wheels are retracted before continuing to fold the
planter. Failure to retract wheels will lead to hopper
damage.