Great Plains NP4000B Operator Manual - Manual (Page 64)

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Transport Steps
Know your applicator weight. See page 59 for a list of
approximate weight of various configurations.
If tractor capabilities are marginal, check actual weight of
applicator at a scale.
1. Check that fertilizer applicator is securely hitched to
a sufficient tractor (page 37)
2. Verify correct operation of lights.
3. Raise fertilizer applicator (page 52).
4. Install lift cylinder locks (page 50).
5. Fold applicator if unfolded (page 56).
6. Plan the route. Avoid steep hills.
7. Always have lights on for highway operation.
8. Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h). Comply with all
national, regional and local laws when traveling on
public roads.
9. Remember that the fertilizer applicator may be wider
than the tractor. Allow safe clearance.
10. Transport slowly over uneven or rough terrain.
Final Applicator Setup
Prior to hitching nurse tank and/or loading materials,
make and check final applicator adjustments. This could
include:
• Coulter (Option) depth and castering, page 86.
• Tine condition.
• Sealer adjustments (NP4000A), page 87.
• Application depth, page 89.
• Application Rate, page 95.
• Row cleaner adjustments, page 88.
• Make a dry run to check applicator functions, running
depth and sealing.
For nurse cart hitching, the applicator may be raised or
lowered, folded or unfolded. However, raised and folded
hastens departure if any nurse tank problems are
discovered before cart hitching.