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Verify Lift Lock
Crush/Pinch Hazards
If pull link lug is not engaged, the
implement will slowly lower after hydraulic
power is removed resulting in serious injury
or death for anyone working on or under the
implement.
Make sure the transport lift lock is engaged. Lift and
lower again if it is not.
Inspect the transport lift lock to make sure that:

weight transfer cylinder is fully retracted,
 lock cylinder (1) is extended, and

lock block (2) is below the tops of the lock plate
post tops (3).
If the cylinder is extended, but the lock block is not
fully engaged, extend the lift circuit to allow the lock
block to snap into position.
If the lock block is not fully seated in the lock plate
slots, it may not engage the pull link lug (4), and the
implement will slowly lower after hydraulic power is
removed.
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Lowering and Raising
Crushing Hazard
Wings are extremely heavy and are driven
down with hydraulic pressure. Coulters and
opener disks are sharp. Stay clear and
keep others away from wings and openers
during lowering and raising to avoid serious
injury or death.
Crushing Hazard
Without locks, center section and wings are
held up only by hydraulic pressure, and
slowly lower over time. They may lower
more rapidly if the hydraulic system is
damaged and hydraulics fail, or the lift
circuit is set to float or retract. To avoid
serious injury or death, use lift lock and
gauge wheel lock channels when working
above or beside openers.
Shoving Hazard
Drill length changes by 56 cm during raising
and lowering. Set tractor brakes. Put tractor
in park to avoid tractor movement. Remain
clear of all tires and row units during raising
and lowering to avoid serious injury.
Implement casters, row units, and gauge wheels
move during raising and/or lowering. The casters
may swivel. The tractor may move in some
circumstances. Set the tractor brakes.
Equipment Damage Risk
Do not lower while any folding or unfolding
operations are under way or partially
complete. Openers can dig in or drag on
the ground and be damaged.
Gauge wheel lock channels are provided to
hold the wings of an unfolded implement at
the fully raised position for maintenance
only and are not used in normal
operations.
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