Folding the planter, Field lift (to fold markers), Table of contents index operating instructions 31 – Great Plains YP825AR Operator Manual User Manual
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Operating Instructions
31
2014-06-17
401-923M
Folding the Planter
These steps take the planter from field configuration to
transport configuration. For field lift, see page 35.
1.
Verify that the tractor and implement Frame Control
harnesses are connected at the hitch (see page 15).
2.
If a marker is unfolded, verify that the marker shut-off
valve (page 26) is open.
Refer to Figure 24 (depicting tongue extended - see Note)
3.
Set all five frame control function switches OFF.
Verify/set frame control POWER switch ON.
Verify POWER LED illuminated.
Crushing, Overhead and Pinch/Shear Hazards:
Clear all persons from the area. During unfold there are
multiple locations where is risk of severe or fatal crushing,
pinch, shear and head injuries.
Electrocution Hazard:
If the planter is raised with the marker shut-off valve closed,
STOP.
Do not fold markers at or above field lift. Lower the planter
and open the valve. In some planter configurations, folding a
marker from or above field lift position results in a marker arm
reaching above 14 feet (4.3 m) which could strike overhead
electrical lines. A strike could energize the planter and tractor,
resulting in serious injury or death to anyone in contact.
Field Lift (to Fold Markers)
If markers are not installed, or are already folded and
shut-off, continue at “Raise” on page 32.
Refer to Figure 25 (top)
4.
Set LIFT switch ( , green) to HALF.
This enables a limit switch that stops the lift at
halfway, but allows oil to flow to markers for fold.
5.
Move the circuit lever for the lift/marker circuit to
Extend the lift cylinders, and fold any marker that
was unfolded. Hold at Extend until lift movement
stops, and the marker arm is folded.
6.
Set the circuit lever to Neutral.
Note: The opener frame may be raised with the LIFT
switch in any position (including OFF). The opener
frame can only be lowered with the switch in the
HALF or FULL positions.
Note: 75 cm single-row models must be in the field
telescoped configuration (tongue contracted, axle
extended) for all lower and raise operations. An
axle limit switch lock out the lift circuit when the axle
is contracted. Other models may lower or raise with
the tongue in any telescope configuration.
Figure 24
Fold: Planter Field Lowered
34705
37804
HALF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
FULL
ON
ON
ON
ON
LIFT
TELESCOPE ROTATE
FRAME
LOCK
LIFT
LOCK
POWER
ON
OFF
Figure 25
Fold: Planter in Field Lift
34705
tbd
HALF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
FULL
ON
ON
ON
ON
LIFT
TELESCOPE ROTATE
FRAME
LOCK
LIFT
LOCK
POWER
ON
OFF
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