Great Plains PT1230 AA1062 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 17)

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Section 2 Planter Operation
PT1230 Pull-Type Folding Planter 401-069M-A 10/10/12
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Transporting
!
CAUTION!
Do no exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed.
Before transporting the planter check the following items.
1. Transport only with a tractor of proper size. See Trac-
tor Requirements in “Section 9 Specifications and
Capacities” on page
61.
2. Hitch planter securely to tractor. Always use a locking
style drawbar pin sized to match the holes in the hitch
and drawbar (minimum of 1" diameter heat treated
pin).
3. Attach safety chain securely to the planter hitch and
the tractor with enough slack in the chain to permit
turning.
4. Plug in safety lights with tractor lights using the stan-
dard 7-pin terminal.
5. It is recommended that the planter not be transported
with full hoppers.
6. Make sure the planter is properly folded. Refer to Fold-
ing on page 12.
7. Any time you transport planter, be sure transport locks
are in place.
8. Check to see that the tires on the planter have the
proper inflation, see the Tire Inflation Chart in “Tire In-
flation Chart” on page
63.
9. Remember, the planter is wider than the tractor and
extreme care must be taken to allow for safe clear-
ance.
10. Transport slowly over uneven or rough terrain.
!
CAUTION!
Folded planter will have a high center of gravity. Use caution
when traveling on an uneven surface.
11. Comply with all federal, state and local safety laws
when traveling on public roads.
Parking
Unhitching with the planter unfolded.
1.
Remove the jack from its storage location on top of the
tongue and pin it in the post located on the left side of
the tongue, refer to Figure 2-7. Extend the jack until
weight of the tongue is on the jack.
Jack in Parking Position
Figure 2-7
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2. Make certain that all hydraulic hoses have pressure
relieved before disconnecting. Unplug the planters’
hydraulic lines and electrical lines from the tractor.
3. Remove the hitch pin and safety chain from the tractor
drawbar.
Unhitching with the planter folded.
1.
Fully raise the planter and install transport locks. Re-
fer to Installing Transport Locks, Maintenance and
Lubrication, page 43.
2. Park the planter on a level, solid area.
3. Remove the jack from its storage location on top of the
tongue and pin it in the post located on the left side of
the tongue, refer back to Figure 2-7. Extend the jack
until weight of the tongue is on the jack. If the ground
is soft, place a board or plate under the jack to widen
the ground contact area.
4. Make certain that all hydraulic hoses have pressure
relieved before disconnecting. Unplug the planters’
hydraulic lines and electrical lines from the tractor.
5. Remove the hitch pin and safety chain from the tractor
drawbar.