Great Plains TCN5313 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 22)

18 TCN5107-5313 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
566-170M 03/17/2014
Hitching Tractor to Turbo-Chisel
Crushing Hazard:
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed between
the tractor and implement. Do not stand or place any part of
your body between implement and moving tractor. Stop tractor
engine and set tractor parking brake before attaching cables
and hoses.
Improper Pull Hazard:
Severe injury or death may result if improper transport vehicle
is used. Hitch to tractor for highway transport or field opera-
tions. Hitch to a leading implement only for field operations.
Do not transport behind another implement.
Before hitching, check the compatibility of the towing tractor
or implement.
For hillsides and steep slopes, set tractor wheels as wide as
possible for maximum stability.
Negative Tongue Weight Hazard:
If the rear parking jack is not set, an unhitched Turbo-Chisel
can tip over backwards during hitching and unhitching result-
ing in severe injury or death. If the Turbo-Chisel has a rear
attachment make sure the rear parking jack is in the parking
position, before attempting to hitch or unhitch from the tractor.
Hitch Failure Risk:
The TCN5107-5313 Turbo-Chisel’s are pull-type implements
equipped with standard Category IV single tang hitch. It may
be converted to a Category III or clevis hitch using supplied
accessory parts. Always have two (2) bolts in two holes of both
tongue and hitch.
Tractor Oil Flow Adjustment Risk:
As a general rule the tractor oil flow rate should be set to the
lower setting before starting. Oil flow can be increased to
allow the desired rate of operation as applicable. Performing
the adjustment will minimise excessive oil flow and consequent
power usage and heat generation.
Extended Parking Risk:
When the TCN5107-5313 Turbo-Chisel’s are parked for
extended periods of time, it should ideally be left in the
unfolded, i.e work position for stability, safety and ease of
access for maintenance. However, parking the TCN5107-5313
Turbo-Chisel’s in the fold position (ensuring transport locks
are engaged) is acceptable in the normal course of operation.
Drawbar Sway Risk:
Lock drawbar swing to center position to minimize any side-
to-side sway to assure proper tracking in the field, and safe
road travel. See
“Transport” on page 35, for safe trans-
porting.