GREAT PLAINS PL5200, Operator'S Manual

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PL5200 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Information
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4. When removing and installing wheels, use
wheel-handling equipment adequate for weight
involved.
5. Tighten wheel bolts only to the specified torque.
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Machine Transport
1. As with transporting any piece of heavy machinery,
comply with all local laws and regulations before and
during transport process.
1. Be advised that this machine does not meet all
local, regional, or national regulations for transport
on a public road. In areas that have national
certification requirements for road transport, it can
be impossible for machine to be approved for such
road transport.
2. Transport only at recommended transport speed
for implement. Further reduce speed when
turning, and make as wide a turn as possible.
Turning tractor too tightly or sudden braking can
cause a towed load to swerve and tip over.
Maximum transport speed is 20 mph (32 kph).
3. Before towing implement on roads, make sure to
empty out all material from the hopper(s).
4. Ensure both of the wing lock pins are installed on
the toolbar couplings.
5. Know transport height and width of implement.
6. Do not tow an implement that, when fully loaded,
weighs more than 1.5 times the weight of towing
vehicle. Never transport a stack-fold planter fully
loaded.
7. Do not engage any hydraulic functions while
machine is in transport.
8. Keep clear of overhead power lines and other
obstructions when transporting.
Use Safety Lights and Devices
 Check the safety chain before use. The chain must be
rated high enough to pull the weight of your machine.
However, never use the safety chain for towing.
Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken,
stretched, or otherwise damaged.
 Always use safety lights and devices when
transporting and operating the machine. If equipped,
use flashing warning lights and turn signals whenever
driving on public roads.
 Regularly inspect safety lights, signs, and devices to
ensure that they are clean, visible from either end of
the machine, and are in good working condition.
Safety Lights and Devices
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Shutdown and Storage
1. Park the tractor and implement on a solid, level
surface where children normally do not play.
2. Leave the planter unfolded for parking and
storage.
3. Put tractor in park or set the parking brake. Turn off
engine and remove switch key to prevent
unauthorized starting.
4. Wait for all components to come to a complete
stop before leaving the operator’s seat.
5. Detach the tractor. Secure the implement using
blocks. Follow instructions for storage any time the
planter is not attached to the tractor.
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Dispose of Waste Properly
1. Dispose of waste properly to avoid threatening
the environment and ecology. Potential harmful
waste includes oil, fuel, filters, and batteries.
2. Use a leak-proof container for draining fluids. Do
not use a food or beverage container that may be
mistaken for a consumable product.
3. Do not drain or pour waste onto the ground,
down a drain, or into any water source.
4. Contact your local environmental or recycling center
for the proper way to recycle or dispose of waste.