Great Plains PFC2000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 35)

Operating Instructions 33
03/28/2007 407-158M
Parking and Storage
Residual fertilizer in the cart represents a corrosion
and freezing risk to planter components. The pump is
further at risk from exposure to air if run dry, or drained
and not properly prepared for storage (even for just a
few days).
This section repeats some cautions and steps from the
pump manual supplied with the cart. This is not a sub-
stitute for that material. Read and follow the instruc-
tions in the pump manual.
IMPORTANT !
Failure to properly care for your pump and other cart
components can lead to serious equipment damage
in a relatively short span of time.
Stopping/Standing
If suspending operation, but leaving the cart hitched to
the planter, no specific items require attention.
Short-Term Parking
If parking the cart, for less than 24 hours, unhitched
from the planter:
1. Choose a location with level firm ground. Do not
unhitch on a slope.
2. Close valves on both sides of the hose connec-
tions. There may be fertilizer under pressure in the
lines, particularly the gauge line.
3. Wear chemical gloves and face protection. Discon-
nect the hoses, and tie them off the ground at the
cart.
4. Disconnect the electrical connections.
5. Tighten tanks lids.
6. Remove the cart’s safety chain from the planter
and open the pintle hitch.
7. Pull the tongue to the side and lower it to the
ground.