Great Plains 3N-4025P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 30)

26 3N-40P Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
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Lift Cylinder Lock-Up
When moving the raised drill more than a short distance,
or over any public road, or when performing adjustments
or maintenance, do not rely solely on the lift cylinders to
keep the mainframe raised.
Install transport locks.
Refer to Figure 25
1.
If drill is folded, confirm hitch is in Float.
If drill is unfolded, hitch may be in any configuration.
2. Raise the drill mainframe. See “Lift / Lower” on
page 25.
3. Remove the transport locks from their storage
positions
. Install the transport locks on the
cylinder rods , securing them with the same pins
used for storage.
4. Lower the lift cylinders onto the locks.
Folding the Drill
Machine Damage Risk:
Fold only when the drill is raised and locked up.
Fold the drill on level ground with the tractor in neutral.
If your drill has markers, be certain they are folded and
their control switches are off before folding.
Pinch Point and Crushing Hazard. To prevent serious injury
or death:
▲ Always use transport lift locks when drill is folded.
▲ Fold only if hydraulics are bled free of air and fully charged
with hydraulic oil.
▲ Stay away from frame sections when they are being raised
or lowered.
▲ Keep away and keep others away when folding drill.
Refer to Figure 26
1.
Set Drive/Lock selector valve to Lock.
Figure 25
Lift Cylinder Locks Installed
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1
2
2
1
2
Drill Center section moves back while folding. Tractor may
move forward. Allow at least 10 feet (3 m) clearance behind
drill and ahead of tractor when folding.
Figure 26
Fold: Drive/Lock Selector Valve
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