Great Plains 3S-3000HDF Operator Manual v1 - Manual (Page 32)

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Transport Checklist
Before transporting the drill, check the following items:
Lowering Drill (Transport Lift)
Lowering from Transport Lift must be completed prior to
unfolding.
Transport Lift is on a dedicated hydraulic circuit. The
center main frame raises and lowers independently of
the opener sub-frames (which are raised and lowered by
the Opener Lift circuit).
The Transport Lift circuit also includes a cylinder for the
Transport Hooks, which lifts and restrains the
outer/forward ends of the wing sections when folded.
Transport Lift is normally used only when the drill is
folded. Opener Lift, and not Transport Lift, is used for
headland turns in field operations.
❑ Transport only with a tractor of proper size. See
“Specifications and Capacities” on page 97.
❑ Safety Chain in Place (page 16) - Attach safety
chain to an anchor on tractor.
❑ Drill Securely Hitched (page 16) - Always use a
locking-style pin sized to match holes in hitch and
drawbar (minimum of 1in (2.4cm) diameter).
❑ Openers Raised and Locked (page 23) - Lock open-
ers up into ROAD position.
❑ Tires (page 100) - Check that all tires are properly
inflated
❑ Bystanders - Check that no one is in the way before
moving. Do not allow anyone to ride on the drill.
❑ Warning Lights - Always use tractor and drill warning
lights in transport.
❑ Clearance (page 97) - Know the maximum dimen-
sions of the drill in transport position and follow a
route that provides adequate clearance from all
obstructions.
❑ Stopping Distance - Allow sufficient stopping dis-
tance and reduce speed prior to any turns or maneu-
vers. If the drill is transported full, allow extra stopping
distance.
❑ Road Rules -Comply with all national, regional and
local laws when transporting on public roads.
❑ Parking Stands Raised (page 44) - Rotate stands up
and pin.
❑ Walkboard Ladders Raised - (if equipped)
❑ Drill Raised and Locked (page 25) - Make sure drill
is folded properly. Secure cylinder lock channels on
transport-cylinder rods and front box lift cylinders.
Allow transport lift cylinders to settle against lock
channels.
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Figure 20
Transport Lift Cylinder Lock
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