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PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Operation
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Transport
Loss of Control Hazard
Never tow an implement that weighs more than
1.5 times the weight of the tractor. Using an
inadequate tow vehicle can result in loss of
control, serious injury, and death.
Excessive Speed Hazard
To prevent serious injury or death, do not
exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed.
Loss of vehicle control and/or machine damage
can result.
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Transport only with markers folded.
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Make sure the planter is securely hitched to a
sufficient tractor.
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Always use a locking - style, minimum 1 in. (2.5 cm),
heat - treated pin.
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Attach the safety chain to the tractor with enough
slack to allow turning.
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Always transport the planter in the folded position.
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Ensure all cylinder locks are installed.
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Empty hoppers and tank(s) before transport, if at all
possible. The planter can be transported with a fully
material load, but the added weight increases
stopping distance and decreases maneuverability.
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If any seed is in the hoppers or delivery hoses, close
the seed inlet gates at the seed meters.
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Check that tires are properly inflated.
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Plan the route. Avoid steep hills.
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Verify that the lights operate correctly. Always have
lights on for highway operation.
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Remember that the planter may be wider than the
tractor. Allow safe clearance.
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Avoid uneven or rough terrain, if unavoidable travel
slowly over uneven or rough terrain.
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Parking
Roll-Away Hazard
There is not enough weight on parking stands
to anchor planter on a slope. Do not unhitch
planter while on a steep slope. Always block
tires when unhitching from tractor.
Follow these steps when parking the planter for
periods of less than 36 hours. For longer periods, see
“
Storage ”.
1. Position the planter on firm, level ground.
2. Fold the markers.
3. If equipped with fertilizer, flush the system.
Protect the liquid fertilizer pump against
corrosion.
4. Raise and fold the planter, and secure.
5. To prevent rolling, block the planter tires securely.
6. Turn off the tractor and remove the key.
7. Close the tank valves at the fertilizer tanks.
8. Set the hydraulic circuits to float to relieve
pressure in the lines.
9. Disconnect hydraulic lines from the tractor. Do
not allow hose ends to rest on the ground.
10. Unplug the light harness and console harness.
Protect the connections with any plugs or caps
provided.
11. Move jack from storage position to park position.
If the ground is soft, place a board or plate under
the jack to increase contact area.
12. Slightly raise the tongue with the jack.
13. Unhitch the planter.
14. Start the tractor and pull away from the planter.
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Storage
Possible Chemical Hazard
Seed disks will have talc and graphite residue,
and may have residue of hazardous seed
treatments. Do not wash disks where food is
prepared, or where cookware or dinnerware is
washed. Wear gloves when washing disks.
Avoid spray.
Component Damage Risk
When cleaning the planter, to avoid damage to
IRC components, do not power wash on or
around these components.
Store the planter where children do not play. If
possible, store inside for longer life of the planter.
1. Complete all instructions in “
Parking ”.
2. Empty all seed from the hoppers. See
“ Hydraulic System ” on page 54.
3. Latch the hopper lids.
4. Remove the seed disks from the meters to
relieve pressure on the brushes. Clean the disks
of residue build - up (see “ Cleaning and Storing
Seed Disks ” on page 60).
5. Thoroughly clean seed and seed treatment
residue from the seed meters. See “ Hydraulic
System ” on page 54, for more information.
6. Close the seed inlet gates on all meters, and tie
or tape a small plastic bag over the ends of all
seed delivery tubes to prevent pest from
entering.
7. On planters with liquid fertilizer:
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