Great Plains 3P300 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 4)

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Important Safety Information
3/6/06 3P200 and 3P300 Three-Point Sprayer 500-103M
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Transport
Machinery Safely
▲ Comply with state and local laws.
▲ Maximum transport speed for
implement is 20 mph. DO NOT
EXCEED. Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate
control of steering and stopping.
Some rough terrains require a
slower speed.
▲ Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
Reduce speed if towed load is not
equipped with brakes.
▲ Do not transport sprayer when
filled with chemicals.
▲ Do not tow an implement that,
when fully loaded, weighs more
than 1.5 times the weight of tow-
ing vehicle.
Practice Safe Maintenance
▲ Understand procedure before
doing work. Use proper tools and
equipment, refer to Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
▲ Work in a clean dry area.
▲ Disengage power, put tractor in
park, turn off engine, and remove
key before performing mainte-
nance.
▲ Make sure all moving parts have
stopped and all pressure in the
system is relieved.
▲ Allow sprayer to cool completely.
▲ Do not work on hoses, nozzles or
plumbing components (with the
exception of throttling valve and
chemical inductor) while pump is
running or hoses are pressurized.
Disengage pump and release
hose pressure by turning boom
section switches on before work-
ing on individual components.
▲ Do not grease or oil sprayer while
it is in operation.
▲ Disconnect battery ground cable
(-) before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems or before weld-
ing on sprayer.
▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition & installed
properly.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or
debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused
parts from sprayer before opera-
tion.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts. It is
recommended that the operator of
this sprayer carry a minimum five-
pound ABC fire extinguisher.
▲ Keep a first aid kit.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
911