Great Plains NTA2000D Operator Manual - Manual (Page 27)

25 9/13/2006 NTA 2000D 148-632M
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Transporting
!
WARNING!
Towing the implement at high speeds or with a vehicle that is
not heavy enough can lead to loss of vehicle control. Loss of ve-
hicle control can lead to serious road accidents, injury and
death. To reduce the hazard:
• Do not exceed 20 mph (25kph).
• Do not tow an implement that, when fully loaded, weighs
more than 1.5 times the weight of the towing vehicle.
1. Check that implement is securely hitched to a suffi-
cient tractor. Refer to Hitching Tractor to Implement,
“Preparation and Setup,” Page 13. Make sure safety
chain is secured to tractor.
2. Unload seed box before transporting if at all possible.
The implement can be transported with a full box of
grain, but added weight will increase stopping dis-
tance and decrease maneuverability.
3. Check that tires are properly inflated. Refer to Tire In-
flation Chart, “Appendix,” page 53.
4. Know implement dimensions in transport position.
Choose a route that provides adequate clearance
from all obstructions. Refer to “Specifications and
Capacities,” page 47, for dimensions.
5. Plug light-harness lead into tractor connector. Always
use warning lights when transporting drill.
Comply with all laws when travelling on public roads.
Parking
Perform the following steps when parking implement.
Refer to Storage , “Maintenance and Lubrication,” page
41, for information on long-term storage preparation.
6. Raise and install cylinder locks
7. Fold and lock wings.
8. Block tires securely to prevent rolling.
9. Release pressure on hydraulic system, then discon-
nect hydraulic lines. Check that hose ends do not rest
on ground.
Refer to Figure 22
10. Move jack from transport position and place it on stob
on side of hitch tongue.
11. Extend jack until all weight is off tractor drawbar. Re-
move 1” x 10” bolt and 3/4” x 3” drawbar bolt.
12. Disconnect implement light harness, monitor and
power cord.
Figure 22
Tongue Jack
19752