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PL5200 Planter
Operation
Planter Locks
Machine Damage Risk
Improper use of locks will cause machine
damage. Read and understand the following
information about the locks before operating
your planter.
Machine Damage Risk
The wing flex lock pins (1) must be installed
and the wing lock pins (2) must be removed
during folding and unfolding, or machine dam
-
age will occur.
The planter may be configured with up to four sets of
locks that may require attention during the operation,
storage, and transportation of the planter.
Wing Flex Lock Pins (Option)
- Wing flex lock pins
(1) stabilize pivot during folding and unfolding, and
prevents wing flex during transport. Used when
planter is configured with Flex Wing. Same pin used
on the toolbar coupling for the wing lock.
Wing Lock Pins
- Wing lock pins (2) secure the wing
toolbar and the mainframe toolbar at the same height
with a coupling. When wing lock pin is installed at the
coupling, the outer wing is either rigid, or can flex,
dependent on the flex configuration.
Row Lock-Up Pins
- Row lock-up pins (3) are used
when converting twin row to single row spacing.
Used when planter is configured with twin row
spacing but will be used for single row planting
operations. Additionally, can be used to lock up
individual row units, as needed.
Lift Assist Cylinder Locks (Option)
- Lift Assist
cylinder locks (4) are installed to hold the rear of the
planter at raised. Cylinder locks are stored on the lift
assist weldments. Used when planter is configured
with Lift Assist.
The following tables will summarize lock usage by
task:
*
Row Lock-Up Pins are only used with twin row spacing
during single row planting operations. The short row units
(the front) should be locked up. Row Lock-Up Pins are
stowed at all other times.
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TP-71904
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4
TP-71831
Planting
Lock
Location
Comments
Wing Flex Lock
Pins
Installed as Wing
Lock Pin.
Allows for wings to flex
with the land.
Wing Lock Pins
Installed on
toolbar coupling.
Allows for wings to
remain stable.
Lift Assist Lock
Cylinders
Stowed.
Must be removed for
field operations to
prevent machine
damages.
Row Lock-Up
Pins
Stowed.
When planting in twin
rows.
Installed on short
(front) row units.
Only when planting
single row on a twin row
planter.*
Unfolding/Folding
Lock
Location
Comments
Wing Flex Lock
Pins
Wing Arm Pivot.
Stabilizes the wing for
unfolding/folding to
prevent damages.
Wing Lock Pins
Installed as Wing
Flex Lock pin.
-
Lift Assist Lock
Cylinders
Stowed.
Allows for lift assist to
operate when
necessary.
Transport
Lock
Location
Comments
Wing Flex Lock
Pins
Installed as Wing
Lock pin.
-
Wing Lock Pins
Installed as Wing
Flex Lock Pins.
Or stored.
Lift Assist Lock
Cylinders
Installed.
Locks cylinders for
transport.
Storage/Maintenance
Lock
Location
Comments
Wing Flex Lock
Pins
Installed as Wing
Lock Pin.
-
Wing Lock Pins
Installed as Wing
Flex Lock Pins.
Or stored.
Lift Assist Lock
Cylinders
Stowed.
Proper storage position
for planter.
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