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4-8.5
Slow down when driving on rough
roads. Reduce speed when turning, or on
curves and slopes to avoid tipping. Equip-
ment altered other than the place of manu-
facture may reduce the maximum transport
speed. Additional weight, added tanks, mark-
ers, harrow attachments, etc. may reduce the
implements carrying capabilities.
4-8.6
A safety chain is provided with the im-
plement to insure safe transport.
a. The safety chain should have a tensile
strength equal to or greater than the gross
weight of the implement. The chain is at-
tached to the lower hitch clevis hole with two
flat washers between the clamp plates to as-
sure a tight connection. Always use a 1" di-
ameter Grade 8 bolt for this connection.
b. Attach the safety chain to the tractor
drawbar (See Figure 4-6). Provide only
enough slack in the chain for turning. Do not
use an intermediate chain support as the at-
taching point for the chain on the tractor. Do
not pull the implement by the safety chain.
c. When unhitching from the tractor attach the
hook end of the chain to a free link close to
the hitch clevis for storage. This will keep the
hook off the ground, reducing corrosion, and
keep the hook functioning properly.
d. Regularly inspect the safety chain for worn,
stretched, or broken links and ends. Replace
the safety chain if it is damaged or deformed
in any way.
4-8.7
Before transporting:
a. Know the height and width of the implement
being towed. Markers, tanks, attachments,
etc. can increase the height and width of the
implement.
DANGER
STAY AWAY FROM POWER LINES
WHEN TRANSPORTING, EXTENDING
OR FOLDING IMPLEMENT. ELECTRO-
CUTION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT DI-
RECT CONTACT.
b. Check to see that the tractor drawbar is
rated to carry the weight of the grain drill
hitch.
c. Use a locking style hitch pin that properly
fits the holes in the tractor drawbar and imple-
ment hitch.
d. Attach safety chain.
e. Plug in the safety lights to the tractor
seven-pin connector.
f. Fully raise the grain drill lift, hitch, and open-
ers.
g. Make sure all transport locks and pins are
installed.
WARNING
FAILURE TO USE TRANSPORT LOCK
PINS DURING TRANSPORT MAY RE-
SULT IN PERMANENT EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY, OR
DEATH.
h. Raise the implement parking jack stand.
i.
Check all tires for proper inflation, and that
lug nuts are properly torque.
j.
Verify that all warnings lights, SMV sign, re-
flectors, and safety decals are clearly visible
and functioning properly.
k. Transport during daylight hours whenever
possible. Always use flashing warning lights,
except where such use is prohibited by law.
Make sure lights, reflectors and SMV emblem
are clearly visible and operating. Remove any
obstructions such as dirt, mud, stalks or resi-
due that restricts view before transporting.
l.
Do NOT transport the drill with seed or fertil-
izer in the box.
CAUTION
DO NOT TRANSPORT THE GRAIN
DRILL WITH SEED OR FERTILIZER IN
THE BOXES. SEED, FERTILIZER, AD-
DITIONAL WEIGHT, MARKERS, ETC.
CAN QUICKLY EXCEED THE CARRY-
ING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRILL
HITCH AND TRACTOR DRAWBAR.
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