Great Plains 2N-3020 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 4)

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Important Safety Information
2N-2420 and 2N-3020 Two-Section Folding No-Till Drill 196-164M-A 2/28/08
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Transport Machinery Safely
▲ Comply with state and local laws.
▲ Maximum transport speed for imple-
ment is 20 mph. DO NOT EXCEED.
Never travel at a speed which does
not allow adequate control of steer-
ing and stopping. Some rough ter-
rains require a slower speed.
▲ Sudden braking can cause a towed
load to swerve and upset. Reduce
speed if towed load is not equipped
with brakes.
▲ Do not tow a drill that, when fully
loaded, weighs more than 1.5 times
the weight of the towing vehicle.
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
▲ Slow moving tractors, self-pro-
pelled equipment, and towed
implements can create a hazard
when driven on public roads. They
are difficult to see, especially at
night.
▲ Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended when-
ever driving on public roads. Use
lights and devices provided with
implement.
Practice Safe Maintenance
▲ Understand procedure before doing
work. Use proper tools and equip-
ment. Refer to this manual for addi-
tional information.
▲ Work in a clean, dry area.
▲ Lower the implement to the ground,
put tractor in park, turn off engine,
and remove key before performing
maintenance.
▲ Allow implement to cool completely.
▲ Install all transport locks on raised drill
before working underneath. Refer to
the
Folding the Drill, “Operating
Instructions,” page 16, for instructions
on engaging the transport locks.
▲ Do not grease or oil implement while
it is in operation.
▲ Disk edges are sharp. Be careful
when working in this area.
▲ Disconnect battery ground cable (-)
before servicing or adjusting electri-
cal systems or before welding on
implement.
▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition and installed
properly.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or
debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused parts
from implement before operation.
Use A Safety Chain
▲ A safety chain will help control
drawn machinery should it sepa-
rate from the tractor drawbar.
▲ Use a chain with the strength
rating equal to or greater than
the gross weight of the towed
machinery.
▲ Attach the chain to the tractor
drawbar support or other speci-
fied anchor location. Allow only
enough slack in the chain to per-
mit turning.
▲ Do not use safety chain for tow-
ing.