2N-2410 & 2N-3010
Operating Instructions
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8/2/18
196-126M
Transporting
This implement should never be towed faster than 20 mph.
Before transporting, check and practice the following
items.
Fold Drill.
Transport the drill in folded position with
transport-lock cylinders extended. Refer to
Folding the
Drill
Loaded Boxes.
This drill can be transported with boxes
loaded with grain, but only with extreme caution. The
additional weight reduces maneuverability and increases
stopping distance.
Stopping Distance
. Keep the weight of this drill in mind.
Allow sufficient stopping distance at all times. Reduce
speed prior to making any turns or other maneuvers.
Increase stopping distance if transporting with loaded
boxes.
Bystanders.
Check that no one is in the way before
moving. Do not allow anyone to ride on the drill.
Tractor Requirements.
Check that the towing vehicle is
large enough to control the drill on the road. Refer to
Tractor Requirements
Clearance.
Know drill dimensions in transport position
and follow a route that provides adequate clearance from
all obstructions. Refer to
Specifications and Capacities
,
Tires.
Check that all tires are properly inflated as listed
on
Tire Inflation Chart
Road Rules.
Comply with all federal, state and local
laws when transporting on public roads.
Warning Lights.
Always use warning lights when
transporting the drill.
Watch Traffic
. Be prepared for sudden maneuvers from
following vehicles.
Markers.
Always transport optional markers folded flat.
Make sure the second marker section rests securely on
the transport carrier.
Harrow Attachment
. Fold the optional harrow
attachment before hydraulically folding drill for transport.
Refer to
Folding Harrow Attachment
, page 25.
Parking
Perform the following steps when parking the drill. Refer
to
Storage
, page 45, for information on long-term storage
preparation.
1.
Raise, lock and fold the drill in the transport position.
Refer to
Folding the Drill
, page 24.
2.
Park the drill on a level, solid area.
3.
Securely block the tires to prevent rolling.
4.
Remove the jack from its storage stub. Pin the jack in
parking position. See Figure 9, page 23. If the
ground is soft, place a board or plate under the jack.
5.
Extend the jack until tongue weight is off the
drawbar.
6.
Unplug the hydraulic lines from the tractor. Do not
allow hose ends to rest on the ground.
7.
Unplug the control-console cable from the tractor.
Unplug the drill light cable from the tractor.
8.
Remove hitch pin and safety chain from tractor
drawbar.
