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6000 Series
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
562-094M
2015-01-05
Transporting the Ultra Chisel
” on page 13 before
transporting the Ultra Chisel.
Loss of Control Hazard:
Ensure that the towing vehicle is adequate for the task. Using
an inadequate tow vehicle is extremely unsafe, and can result
in loss of control, serious injury and death. To reduce the
hazard, use only a towing vehicle that is both rated for the
implement load, and properly ballasted for the load.
Electrocution Hazard:
Avoid overhead lines transporting. When folded and lifted, the
implement requires clearance of 14 to 16ft (4.3 m-5.2m),
which is high enough to contact low-hanging lines. Touching
the implement or tractor completes a circuit to ground, and
can result in serious injury or death. At higher voltages, shock
can occur without direct contact.
Braking and Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h) when driving straight.
Do not exceed 13 mph (21 km/h) in turns. The weight of the
implement can cause under-steer, and the height of the
implement is a tipping hazard.
Check Tractor Capacity and Configuration
• Consult your tractor manual for limitations.
• Add weights to tractor as required.
When determining the weight of your Ultra Chisel, be
sure to include the weight of any options.
Transport Checklist
Before transporting the implement check the following items.
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Plan the route. Avoid steep hills. Keep Clearances in
mind.
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Transport only with a tractor of proper size and
adequate ballast. See “
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Hitch implement securely to tractor. Make all
electrical and hydraulic connections. See “
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Fold Implement and install wing pins.
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Raise Ultra Chisel.
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Be sure all transport locks are installed.
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Always have lights on for highway operation.
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Comply with all national, regional and local safety
laws when traveling on public roads.
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Travel with caution. Allow safe clearance. Remember
that the Ultra Chisel is wider than the tractor.
