Great Plains YP4025F-1670 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 40)

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Transport Checklist
❑
Plan the route. If towing a cart hitched to the planter,
plan the route so that no reverse movements will be
necessary. Avoid steep hills. Keep Clearances in
mind. Folded, your YP40 planter may be nearly 15 ft.
(4.6 m) wide and 13 ft. (4 m) high.
❑ Hitch.
Make both electrical and hydraulic connections. See
“Hitching Tractor to Planter” on page 17.
❑
If markers are unfolded, fold them.
See “Folding the Markers” on page 41.
❑
Raise planter.
See “Raising/Lowering Planter” on page 29
❑
Install lock-up channels on lift cylinders.
See “Lift Cylinder Lock-Up” on page 31.
❑
Disengage caster locks. See page 33.
❑
Fold and latch lower ladder section. See page 45.
❑
If planter wings are unfolded, fold them.
See “Folding the YP40 Planter” on page 32. Make
sure wing locks are engaged.
❑
3-point hitch:
Lower hitch fully to ensure wings remain locked.
Hydraulic hitch:
Confirm CFM set to Hitch and hitch circuit in Float.
❑ Always have lights on for highway operation.
❑ Comply with all federal, state and local safety laws
when traveling on public roads.
❑ Travel with caution.
Caster Locks - Field Operations
For planting in conditions ranging from flat ground to
moderate slopes, the caster locks may be left in the
ROAD position, allowing the casters to pivot freely, and
simplifying fold/unfold operations.
For planting across extreme hillsides, where side drift
might occur, lock the casters after unfolding:
1. Move the lock handle from ROAD to FIELD at
each caster.
The lock arm will automatically capture and hold the
pivot plate detent when the planter next moves.
See page 33 for unlocking steps.
Field Set-Up Checklist
Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for
your tractor/planter configuration. Additional or fewer
steps may be necessary depending on tractor features,
planter options and planting accessories.
Breaking and Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not exceed 20 mph when driving straight.
Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not exceed 13 mph in turns.
Steering
Never exceed 13 mph (22 kph) in turns. The YP40
planter is extremely heavy, and can cause “over-steer”
with most tractors. The rear-most transport wheels and
tank cart lead wheel fully caster, and provide no
resistance to side sway by the planter or cart.
Never exceed 3 mph (5 kph) in reverse.
Never back up with the planter lowered or with a fertilizer tank
hitched to the planter.
Figure 30
Caster Lock
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