Transport machinery safely, Check for overhead lines, Shutdown and storage – Great Plains 3P4025AH Operator Manual User Manual
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Important Safety Information
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Transport Machinery Safely
Maximum transport speed for planter is 20 mph (32 kph).
Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden
braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset.
▲ Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h). Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate control of steering and
stopping. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with
brakes.
▲ Do not exceed 13 mph (21 km/h) in turns. The weight of the
planter can cause under-steer, and the height of the planter
is a tipping hazard.
▲ Comply with state and local laws.
▲ Do not tow an planter unless the towing vehicle is rated for,
and ballasted for, the weight of the planter.
▲ Carry reflectors or flags to mark planter in case of
breakdown on the road.
▲ Do not fold or unfold the planter while the tractor is
moving.
Check for Overhead Lines
The planter requires at least 15 feet (4.5 m) vertical
clearance in transport. Contacting overhead electrical
lines can introduce lethal voltage levels on planter and
tractor frames. A person touching almost any metal part
can complete the circuit to ground, resulting in serious
injury or death. At higher voltages, electrocution can
occur without direct line or body contact.
▲ Avoid overhead lines during folding, unfolding, transport
and parking.
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Lower planter, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove the key.
▲ Secure planter using blocks and supports provided.
▲ Detach and store planter in an area where children
normally do not play.