Great Plains 3S-3000HDF Operator Manual v2 - Manual (Page 31)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 27
2014-02-11 Table of Contents Index 195-068M
Weights for Tractor Requirements
Marker Transportation
Refer to Figure 20
Always transport markers folded flat. Make sure second
marker section rests securely on transport carrier.
Transport Checklist
Before transporting the drill, check the following items:
Drill Weight (Pounds / Kilograms)
Drill Model 3S-3000HD-6006 3S-3000HD-4875 3S-3000HD-3610
Standard “HD” Drill 12447 lbs / 5646 kg 12425 lbs / 5636 kg 12409 lbs / 5629 kg
For “HDF” Model, add... +1051 lbs / +477 kg +1029 lbs / +467 kg +1007 lbs / +457 kg
With Single Markers, add... +456 lbs / +207 kg +456 lbs / +207 kg +456 lbs / +207 kg
With Dual Markers, add... +887 lbs / +402 kg +887 lbs / +402 kg +887 lbs / +402 kg
For Full Main Box Seed Load, add... +5933 lbs / +2691 kg +5933 lbs / +2691 kg +5933 lbs / +2691 kg
Small Seeds +852 lbs / +387 kg +832 lbs / +377 kg +812 lbs / +368 kg
Maximum Configuration: (HDF, Dual
Markers, Seed Loaded, Point Row
Option, 2-Outlet Option)
20464 lbs / 9283 kg 20420 lbs / 9262 kg 20383 lbs / 9245 kg
❑ Transport only with a tractor of proper size. See
“Specifications and Capacities” on page 96.
❑ Safety Chain in Place (page 15) - Attach safety
chain to an anchor on tractor.
❑ Drill Securely Hitched (page 15) - Always use a
locking-style pin sized to match holes in hitch and
drawbar (minimum of 1in (2.4cm) diameter).
❑ Openers Raised and Locked (page 23) - Lock open-
ers up into ROAD position.
❑ Tires (page 98) - Check that all tires are properly
inflated
❑ Bystanders - Check that no one is in the way before
moving. Do not allow anyone to ride on the drill.
❑ Warning Lights - Always use tractor and drill warning
lights in transport.
❑ Clearance (page 96) - Know the maximum dimen-
sions of the drill in transport position and follow a
route that provides adequate clearance from all
obstructions.
❑ Stopping Distance - Allow sufficient stopping dis-
tance and reduce speed prior to any turns or maneu-
vers. If the drill is transported full, allow extra stopping
distance.
❑ Road Rules -Comply with all national, regional and
local laws when transporting on public roads.
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Figure 20
Marker in Transport Cradle
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