Great Plains 3PYPA Predelivery Manual - Manual (Page 15)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Plan The Mainframe Unload 11
2012-08-08 Table of Contents Index 401-647Q
Four Hoist Points
Refer to Figure 10
Attach two hoist lines to the center section tool bar
,
outboard of the forward parking stands , but inboard of
the wing joints .
Attach two hoist lines to the rear corners of the rear box
frame
.
Fork Lifting
Single-Lift Points
Refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12
If a fork lift is available rated for 14,000 pounds or higher,
the planter may be lifted from the front using 4 chains or
straps.
Note: The center of gravity is generally within 12 inches
ahead or behind the row unit springs.
If using 4 hoist lines, attach two lines to the rear corners
of the rear box frame
. If using 3 lines, attach one to
the center of the rear tool bar, and secure it so that it
cannot slide side-to-side.
If using 4 lines, you may attach the front lines to the lower
two points of the 3-point hitch
.
If using 3 lines, attach the front lines to the front tool
bar
outboard of the hitch, but inboard of the wing
joints .
Unstable Load Hazard:
Do not attach to the hitch using 3 lines.
Figure 10
4-Hoist Points
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Figure 11
Single Lift Hoist Points
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