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Field Operations and Adjustments
Operating Notes
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Planter raises in the folded or unfolded positions
without electrical power, but will not lower without it.
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Hitch and fold cylinders will not operate without
electrical power.
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Planter will not lower in the folded or unfolded
positions if the PLANT/OFF/TRANSPORT switch is
in TRANSPORT position.
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Planter will lower and raise in folded position if the
PLANT/OFF/TRANSPORT switch is in PLANT
position. When raising the planter, the wing wheels
will lower. Change the switch to TRANSPORT,
depress the WING WHEELS switch, then return the
WING WHEELS to the TRANSPORT position.
FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE
PLANTER
Whenever folding or unfolding the planter, observe the
following:
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A firm, level surface provides for easiest operation.
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Allow at least 4.6 m (15 ft) clearance behind planter
for folding.
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Allow at least 6.7 m (25 ft) clearance ahead of tractor
for unfolding.
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Tractor must roll slightly as frame is folded or
unfolded. Do not engage parking brake.
Safety
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CAUTION: Be sure everyone is clear of
planter before proceeding to fold or unfold
planter.
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WARNING: Always stop tractor engine and
shift to park position, or shift to neutral and
set brakes before dismounting from tractor.
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