Great Plains 3S-3000HDF Operator Manual v2 - Manual (Page 19)

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Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor and drill for
use. Before using the drill in the field, you must hitch the
drill to a suitable tractor and also setup the drill.
Pre-Setup Checklist
1. Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-
tion” on page 1.
2. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
3. Check that all grease fittings are in place and lubri-
cated. See “Lubrication” on page 83.
4. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are cor-
rectly located and legible. Replace if damaged. See
“Safety Decals” on page 6.
5. Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten
wheel bolts as specified. “Appendix A - Reference
Information” on page 96.
6. Complete any initial setup items from “Appendix B -
Initial Setup” on page 105.
Hitching
Crushing Hazard:
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed
between the tractor and drill. Do not stand or place any part of
your body between machines being hitched. Stop tractor
engine and set park brake before installing hitch pins.
Transport Hazard:
This drill can have positive and negative tongue weight, which
can work the hitch pin loose during transport. To avoid serious
injury or death due to a road accident, always use a clevis
hitch or clevis drawbar with a locking-style hitch pin.
Choose a drill-hitch option (page 91) that is compatible
with your tractor drawbar.
The 3S-3000HD has three hitch options:
• a clevis hitch,
• a small-hole, single-strap hitch or;
• a large-hole, single-strap hitch.
Use the clevis hitch with tractors that have single-tang
drawbars. Use the single-strap hitch for tractors with
clevis drawbars. Always use a locking-style hitch pin
sized to match the holes in the hitch and drawbar.