Great Plains TCN5313 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 29)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Operating Instructions 25
03/17/2014 566-170M
Unfolding and Folding
Unfold/Fold: Safety Information
Electrocution Hazard:
Keep clear of overhead power lines when unfolding, operat-
ing, folding or transporting the machine. Machine is not. At
higher voltages, electrocution can occur without direct con-
tact. Any line voltage present on implement, implement or
tractor can cause severe injury or death.
Overhead crushing hazard:
Unfold and fold implement only if fold hydraulics are bled free
of air and fully charged with hydraulic oil. Keep away and
keep others away when unfolding or folding.
Danger crushing hazard:
An energized hydraulic circuit can activate the fold cylinder
causing serious injury or death. Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before shutting down the tractor and removing the
key. Once the hydraulic circuit is de-energized, the shut-off
valve may be opened. If an accident occurs, seek immediate
medical assistance from a physician familiar with this type of
injury.
Pinch Point and Crushing Hazards:
Keep people away from the implement and tractor during fold-
ing. Risks include pinching or crushing at pivot points and at
multiple sites in pivoting assemblies.
Use wing fold locks. If a hydraulic failure occurs, or hydraulic
levers are moved, unlocked wings could fall suddenly causing
a major road accident, or crushing anything near the wings,
resulting in death or serious injury, and property damage.
Falling Hazard - Tires Not a Step:
Do not use tires as steps or platforms. All tires can be in light
ground contact, or free to spin, when implement is lowered.
Wing Tilt Risk:
Fold only while parked on hard level ground. If unfolding
across a slope or while moving, implement may become unsta-
ble and damage to implement components and surrounding
property. Damage is likely.
Equipment Damage Risk:
Raise implement before unfolding or folding. Folding with
implement lowered causes wing ground engaging components
to dig or drag sideways. Damage is likely.