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FOLDING AND UNFOLDING
General
IMPORTANT: Planter must be raised to full transport
height before folding. Damage to tires and/or row
units can result.
Whenever folding or unfolding the planter, observe the
following:
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A firm, level surface permits for easiest operation.
•
Permit at least 4.6 m (15 ft) clearance behind planter
for folding.
If the wings will not fold all the way, move the tractor
slightly rearward.
Safety
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WARNING: Make 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 set
brakes,
and
dismounting from tractor.
Folding Procedure
Start the tractor engine, release the brakes and shift to
neutral. Move the PLANT/OFF/TRANSPORT switch to
TRANSPORT and turn the marker switch off.
Press and hold the TONGUE HEIGHT switch while using
the tractor hydraulic valve to raise the tongue. The planter
frame needs to slope slightly toward the tractor.
Press and hold the WING FOLD switch Use the hydraulic
valve to fold the unit fully. On the central fill system make
sure the ladder raises.
Press and hold the TONGUE HEIGHT switch. Use the
tractor hydraulic valve to fully raise the tongue and latch
wings.
Press and hold the WING WHEELS switch. Use the
tractor hydraulic valve to fully raise wing wheels. The wing
wheels must be perpendicular to tongue.
Install the tongue cylinder stop.
Turn the control box switch OFF.
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WARNING: Keep off ladder platform when
planter is moving. Lower the planter before
mounting.
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