Great Plains LC40 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 27)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 23
2014-07-21 Table of Contents Index 591-049M
Operations Checklists
Hitching
❑ Match hitch Category to tractor (page 13).
❑ Hitch tractor 3-point, lower arms first (page 15).
❑ Hookup hydraulic hoses (page 15).
❑ Hookup electrical connections (page 16).
Transport
❑ If the towing vehicle has not been previously used
with this implement, check its rated list and towing
capacity vs. the implement weight (page 21). Ballast
as required.
If implement is unfolded:
❑ Raise parking stands (page 16).
❑ Check the lights are working.
❑ Raise implement to a height providing adequate
transport clearance. Set lift circuit to Neutral.
❑ Travel with caution (page 21).
Field Start
❑ Check that wing lock pins are not in lock position
(page 18).
❑ Unfold the implement (page 20).
❑ Lock wings if field work requires it (page 18).
❑ Set up row tools (page 25).
❑ Check levels (page 17 and page 26).
❑ Position rows inside field edge. Lower tool bar to
preset height. Pull forward.
Field Turns
❑ Lift implement.
❑ Fold wings up slightly if turn clearance requires it,
and wing lock pins are not installed.
❑ Make turn.
❑ Unfold.
❑ Lower and pull forward.
End Field Work
❑ Lift implement.
❑ If employed, move lock pins from lower locking holes
to upper storage holes (page 18).
❑ Fold implement.
❑ Travel with caution (page 21).
❑ Check that wing lock pins are not in lock
configuration (page 18).
❑ Fold implement (page 19).