Great Plains YP1220 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 19)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Preparation and Setup 15
03/14/2012 401-506M
Hitching Tractor to Planter
Crushing Hazard:
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed
between the tractor and planter. Do not stand or place any
part of your body between planter and moving tractor. Stop
tractor engine and set park brake before attaching cables and
hoses.
High Pressure Fluid Hazard:
Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to
penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by
relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Use a
piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for
leaks. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles
when working with hydraulic systems. If an accident occurs,
seek immediate medical attention from a physician familiar
with this type of injury.
3-Point Hitch
Refer to Figure 5
1.
Connect your tractor 3-point to the planter 3-point
hitch. If using quick hitch be sure planter locks into
hitch securely.
2. Raise tractor 3-point just enough to relieve pressure
off of the parking stand.
Load Sway Hazard:
Adjust 3-point hitch arms and sway blocks to minimize any
side-to-side sway to assure proper tracking in the field and
safe road travel.
3. Connect hydraulic hoses to tractor remotes. See
“Hydraulic Hose Hookup” on page 13
Hydraulic Tongue Hitch
Refer to Figure 6
1.
Connect the hydraulic hoses for the tongue circuit.
This needs to be done before hitching in order to
raise and lower the tongue.
2. Set the tongue height to clear the draw bar, back the
tractor into alignment and pin the draw bar.
Figure 5
3-Point Hitching
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Figure 6
Hitching with Hydraulic Tongue
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