Great Plains NTA3007HD Operator Manual - Manual (Page 44)

40 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD
166-207M 04/04/2011
Transporting the Air Drill
Transport Safety Information
Inadequate Tractor Hazard:
Tractor must weight at least 67% of the drill as towed.Ensure
that the towing vehicle is adequate for the task. Using an inad-
equate tow vehicle is extremely unsafe, and can result in loss
of control, serious injury and death. See table on next page. Do
not tow if air drill exceeds the load rating of the vehicle.
Check Bridge Loads:
A loaded air drill can exceed the load ratings of bridges you
must cross.
Excessive Speed Hazard:
Maximum transport speed is 30 kph or 20 mph at all times.
Excess speed can result in loss of control or inability to stop.
Reduce speeds with materials loaded, or if road conditions are
less than ideal.
Unexpected Wing Tilt-Down or Unfold Hazard:
Use transport locks (wing and center section “ROAD” locks,
and hook cylinder lock channel). Failure to use these safety
features can cause a major accident resulting in death, injury
and equipment damage. If locks are not engaged, and a
hydraulic failure occurs, or a circuit is unintentionally set to
Float, wings can tilt down or unfold.
Loss of Control Hazard, Tires:
Inflate tires to factory specifications. Tighten wheel nuts to
specifications. Under-inflated tires or loose nuts can cause loss
of control. Over-inflated tires or overt-tightened nuts can fail
suddenly and cause loss of control. Loss of control can cause a
major accident resulting in death, injury and equipment dam-
age.
Collision Hazard:
Check lights and reflector regularly. Replace bulbs and faded/
worn/missing decals as required. Use lights in transport.
These features are critical to visibility, particularly with other
drivers unfamiliar with farm equipment or not expecting to
encounter a slow-moving vehicle.
Note: An installation of optional brakes on the drill does
not reduce tractor capability requirements or in-
crease maximum transport speed.