Great Plains LC40 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 25)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 21
2014-07-21 Table of Contents Index 591-049M
Transporting the Lister / Cultivator
Loss of Control Hazard:
Ensure that the towing vehicle is adequate for the task. Using
an inadequate tow vehicle is extremely unsafe, and can result
in loss of control, serious injury and death. To reduce the
hazard, use only a 3-point towing vehicle that is both rated for
the implement load, and properly ballasted for the load.
Refer to the table at right for typical weights of LC40
configurations. Center of gravity ranges from
21 to 27 inches (53 to 69 cm) behind the center-line of
the lower 3-point hitch pins.
If your towing vehicle is marginal for the upper end of the
weight range, have your implement weighed at a scale.
Electrocution Hazard:
Avoid overhead lines transporting. When folded and lifted, the
implement requires clearance of at least 14 feet (4.3 m), which
is high enough to contact low-hanging lines. Touching the
implement or tractor completes a circuit to ground, and can
result in serious injury or death. At higher voltages, shock can
occur without direct contact.
Braking and Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h) when driving straight.
Do not exceed 13 mph (21 km/h) in turns. The weight of the
implement can cause under-steer, and the height of the
implement is a tipping hazard.
Transport Checklist
Before transporting the implement check the following
items.
❑ Transport only with a tractor of proper size and
adequate ballast. See “Specifications and
Capacities” on page 43.
❑ Hitch implement securely to tractor. See “Hitching
Tractor to Implement” on page 13.
❑ Plug implement safety lights into tractor seven-pin
connector.
❑ Make sure implement is folded properly. See
“Folding” on page 19. Raise the implement for
adequate ground clearance.
❑ Comply with all national, regional and local safety
laws when traveling on public roads.
❑ Travel with caution.
Implement
Model
Weight Range
LC40-1236
11,000 to 13,000 pounds
(5000 to 5900 kg)
LC40-1238
11,000 to 13,000 pounds
(5000 to 5900 kg)
LC40-1240
11,000 to 13,000 pounds
(5000 to 5900 kg)
LC40-1630
13,000-15,500 lb
(5900 to 7000 kg)