Great Plains NTA1300 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 21)

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Great Plains Mfg., Inc. Operating Instructions
Unfolding the Drill
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WARNING!
Pinch Point and Crushing Hazard. To prevent serious injury or
death. Be certain the drill is hitched securely to your tractor
drawbar and the hitch safety chain is securely attached to the
tractor before raising or unfolding the drill.
• Unflod the wings with the drill raised..
• Stay away from frame sections when they are being raised
or lowered.
• Keep away and keep others away when folding or unfolding
drill.
Refer to Figure 19
1. Unfold the drill on level ground with the tractor trans-
mission in neutral. Remove the lock channel from the
tongue cylinder and the transport pins from the guage
wheel legs.
2. Slowly lower drill. Place pin in lock position on exten-
sions.
Refer to Figure 20
3. Turn selector valve handle to fan position.
Parking
Perform the following steps when parking implement.
Refer to Storage, “Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 29,
for information on long-term storage preparation.
4. Park implement on a firm, level area. Lower coulters
and drill to ground.
5. Block tires securely to prevent rolling.
6. Release pressure on hydraulic system, then discon-
nect hydraulic lines. Check that hose ends do not rest
on ground.
7. Move jack from transport position and place it on stob
on side of hitch tongue.
8. Extend jack until all weight is off tractor drawbar. Re-
move 1-by-10-inch bolt, washer and nut.
9. Disconnect implement light harness, monitor and
power cord.
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Folding
Fan
Figure 19
Lock and Pins
Figure 20
Valve
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