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Center Pivot 7000, 8000, 8120 Series 57
OPERATION
Towing Option
Towing the 4 Wheel E-Z Tow Pivot - Swivel Tire
This topic provides instruction on the preparation and
towing of the 4 wheel E-Z Tow pivot with the swivel
wheel option.
The swivel tire option allows the tires to be turned so
the pivot can be rotated to any towing direction that is
in line with the span.
REMEMBER: SAFETY FIRST - Operate according
to the following procedures when towing and
read all safety information in this manual.
1. Position the machine in the tow lane. When po-
sitioning the center pivot, always use the “STOP”
button on the control panel to stop the center
pivot. NEVER stop the center pivot with the con-
trol panel or service disconnect switches. See
Figure 57-1.
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DANGER
• THE CONTROL PANEL, COLLECTOR RING
AND TOWER BOXES CONTAIN HIGH VOLT-
AGE! 480 VOLTS CAN KILL.
• ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER
BEFORE TOWING THE MACHINE.
• ALWAYS REPLACE ANY GUARDS OR
SHIELDS THAT ARE REMOVED.
2. Once the center pivot is positioned in the tow
lane, turn off and lock the pivot panel and service
disconnect switches.
Follow the MINIMAL LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PRO-
CEDURE located in the SAFETY section of this
manual and do the following.
3. SHUT OFF and LOCK the public power service
disconnect to the irrigation machine. FILL OUT
the blue (OSHA safety color code) tag and attach
to the disconnect after locking. See Figure 57-2.
4. SHUT OFF and LOCK the control panel main
power disconnect. FILL OUT the blue (OSHA
safety color code) tag and attach to the discon-
nect after locking. See Figure 57-3.
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Figure 57-2 1. Public Power Service Disconnect
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Figure 57-3 1. Main Power Disconnect
Summary of Contents for Center Pivot 7000 Series
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