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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Intended Use Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Prohibited Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
CE Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Machine Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Before Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Handling and Disposing of Chemicals . . . . . . 3
Operation Noise Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
High Pressure Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Lights and Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Shutdown and Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Proper Waste Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preparation and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Seasonal Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Pre-Planting Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Terminal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hitch Tractor to Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hydraulic Hose Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fan Hydraulic Motor Seals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Brake Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Hydraulic Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Air Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Beacon Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Wheel Chocks (S/N C1009F-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Drill Height and Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tongue Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Checking Drill Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Weight Transfer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fold Assist Valve (S/N C1009F-) . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Pre-Start Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Field Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
First Operation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Unfolding and Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Unfold/Fold Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Unfolding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Lowering and Raising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lowering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Implement Flex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Brake Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Parking Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Hydraulic Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Air Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Transporting the Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Transport Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Flat Bed Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Loading the Machine on a Trailer . . . . . . . . . 35
Unloading the Machine from a Trailer . . . . . 35
Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Raising Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Hopper Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Hopper Lid Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Hopper Lid Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Seed Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Meter Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Final Drive Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Metering Shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Changing a Metering Shaft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Loading Hopper Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Loading Seed or Dry Fertilizer . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Planning Re-Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Calibration Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Planting Rate Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Air System Operation (S/N C1009F-). . . . . . . . . 47
Air System Operation (S/N C1010F+) . . . . . . . . 49
Shoot Conversion for Dual-Hopper . . . . . . . . . . 50
Double-Shoot to Single-Shoot . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Single-Shoot to Double-Shoot . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Fan Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Fan Field Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Air System Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Markers (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Marker Unfold and Fold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Special Dual-Marker Operations . . . . . . . . . 55
Marker Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Planting Depth Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Adjusting Tool Bar Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Weight Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Weight Transfer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Bypass Valve (S/N C1009F-) . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Weight Transfer Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Wing Weight Transfer Adjustment . . . . . . . . 61
Cart Weight Transfer Adjustment. . . . . . . . . 61
Testing Weight Transfer Adjustments . . . . . 61
Implement Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Wing Leveling Eye Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Frame-Mounted Coulters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Frame-Mounted Coulter Adjustments . . . . . 63
Frame-Mounted Coulter Force. . . . . . . . . . . 63
07 Series Row Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Row Unit Spring Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Disk Blade Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Disk Scraper Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Seed Firmer Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Opener Depth - Press Wheel Height . . . . . . 66
Fertilizer Tube Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Speed (Radar) Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Tramline Motors (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Maintenance Lift Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Maintenance Lift Unlock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Hopper/Meter Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Hopper Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Hopper Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Meter Door Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Unloading Hopper Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Unloading Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Material Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Problem Clean-Outs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Hopper Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Fan Speed Switch Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Implement Lift Switch Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Hydraulic Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Bleeding Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
In-Line Hydraulic Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Brake Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Hydraulic Brakes Bleeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Air Brake Reservoir Draining . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Air Brake Filter Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Cart Brake Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Cart Wheel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Wheel Hardware Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Gauge and Caster Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Cart Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Caster Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Caster Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Caster Lock Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Marker Maintenance (Option). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Marker Shear Bolt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Marker Hydraulic Bleeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Seed Flap Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Grease Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Hydraulic Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Lift Lock Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Brake Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Magnehelic®Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Transport Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Tire and Wheel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Connector Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Metering Shafts (S/N C1009F- only) . . . . . . . . 104
Tramline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Row Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Seed Firmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Wheel Scraper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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Introduction
The Great Plains SpartanII 607 Air Drill is a pull-type
integrated air drill seeder. The implement folds for
narrow 3 m transport.
Intended Use Statement
The SpartanII 607 Air Drill with standard equipment
and/or authorized attachments and options is
intended to be used as a seeding/fertilizing
implement when operated according to instructions
and safety precautions in this manual, machine
decals, or other information provided with the
machine.
The cart has single or dual hoppers for separate or
simultaneous delivery of seed and/or granulated dry
fertilizer. Each hopper has an independent metering
system that is controlled by the monitor.
The hydraulic fan supplies the material delivery
system. Hydraulically-driven fluted shafts below the
hoppers meter the seed or fertilizer (the materials)
into the air flow. Meter chambers and tower
manifolds evenly divide the material flow, and deliver
equal volumes to each opener row.
The drill openers are suitable for conventional till and
minimum-till conditions. With optional coulters, the
drill is suitable for moderate no-till conditions.
Service brakes are operated by air or hydraulic lines
to the tractor.
Use this drill to seed and fertilize production-
agriculture crops only. Do not modify the drill except
as instructed by Great Plains. Do not use
attachments other than as provided by or authorized
by Great Plains.
Prohibited Use
Do not use this machine for any purpose or in any
way other than what is described in this manual,
machine decals, or any other information provided
with the machine. These materials define the
intended use of the machine.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine will
relieve the manufacturer of all liability for any
resulting injury or damage.
CE Identification
The CE identification is located at the front, left-hand
side of the cart, near the ladder.
Machine Identification
Your machine’s parts were specially designed and
should only be replaced with Great Plains parts.
Always use the serial and model number when
ordering parts from your dealer. Record your drill
model and serial number on the inside cover of this
manual for quick reference.
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Safety Information
The safety symbol indicates a potential safety
hazard to persons operating or near the
machine and advises on how to avoid it.
The notice symbol indicates a potential for
machine or property damage from operator
error and advises on how to avoid misuse.
The information symbol indicates useful - but
not crucial - information for machine
operation, assembly, or adjustment.
Before Getting Started
1. Read this manual in its entirety before attempting
to start and operate the machine.
2. Only use operators that are thoroughly trained by
the owner or trained by someone with the
owner’s consent. The operator must be familiar
with all functions of the tractor and attachments,
and be able to handle emergencies quickly.
3. Maintain attention on operation at all times. Do
not operate if using a smart phone, tablet, or
similar electronic device, and never operate
machine while impaired by alcohol, medication,
any controlled substance, or while fatigued.
4. Do not ever allow passengers to ride the
machine at any time, for any reason.
5. Before operation, make sure that all tractor cab
levers are in their neutral positions and that the
parking brake is engaged.
6. Check brakes, link pins, and other mechanical
parts for wear before using machine.
7. Never wear loose or bulky clothing around
machine. Use additional safety equipment, such
as hard hats, eye and ear protection, safety
boots, etc., as needed.
8. Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized
modification can result in unsafe conditions that
lead to machine damage or personal injury.
Operation
1. Always stop the tractor, put in Park and turn off
engine before leaving the cab. Dismounting from a
moving tractor can cause serious injury or death.
2. Consider turning radius of tractor and implement
in the field. Turning tractor too tight can cause
hitched implement to ride up on wheels which can
result in injury or equipment damage.
3. Pull machine only from the hitch at the end of the
tongue. Never pull from jack stand, safety chain,
or any point other than the hitch.
4. Never leave the tractor cab unattended while the
implement is running. Remove key and turn off
tractor before exiting the tractor cab.
5. Watch your surroundings at all times. Do not
operate with bystanders nearby, and avoid
contacting overhead obstructions.
6. Check that all guards and shields are
undamaged, installed, and secure before
operating implement.
7. Keep children out of the work area. Do not
operate or turn on machine while children are in
the area.
8. Do not operate near ditches, holes, steep slopes,
embankments, or other surfaces which may
collapse under the machine’s weight or tip the
machine over.
9. Never stand between tractor and implement
unless parking brake is applied.
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Handling and Disposing of Chemicals
Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper
use can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil
and property.
1. Read chemical manufacturer’s instructions
carefully, and then take appropriate precautions
before use.
2. Wear protective clothing.
3. Wash hands and face before eating after working
with chemicals. Shower as soon as application is
completed for the day.
4. Apply only with acceptable wind conditions. Make
sure wind drift of chemicals will not affect any
surrounding land, people or animals.
5. Dispose of unused chemicals and chemical
waste as specified by the manufacturer. Observe
all the local ordinances and regulations in your
area.
Operation Noise Hazard
1. Use proper ear protection like headphones or
earplugs while working.
PTO
1. Wait until all moving components have
completely stopped before adjusting, cleaning, or
servicing any PTO driven equipment.
2. Before installing or using PTO driven equipment,
read the tractor manual and review the safety
labels attached to the equipment.
3. When operating stationary PTO driven
equipment, always apply the parking brake and
place chocks behind wheels.
4. Stay clear of and never step over any rotating
parts.
Maintenance
1. Understand procedure before doing work. Use
proper tools and equipment.
2. Work in a clean, dry area.
3. Lower the implement. Put tractor in Park, turn off
engine. To prevent unauthorized starting, remove
key before performing maintenance or service
work.
4. If work must be performed with wings raised, set
the wing tilt locks to the road position.
5. Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all
system pressure is relieved.
6. Relieve hydraulic pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing any work on the
system.
7. Do not work underneath any hydraulically
supported components. Hydraulics can settle,
leak, or be accidentally lowered. If working
underneath hydraulically supported components
is necessary, secure implement with stands or
suitable blocking beforehand.
8. Disconnect electronic monitor and lighting
harness from the tractor before servicing or
adjusting electrical systems.
9. Before welding, disconnect electronic monitor and
lighting harness from the tractor. Protect hydraulic
lines. Avoid fumes from heated paint.
10. Remove buildup of grease, oil, or debris.
11. Check and replace worn brake lines as needed.
12. Remove all tools and unused parts from
implement before operation.
Tire Safety
1. Check tires for cuts, bulges, and correct
pressure. Replace worn or damaged tires.
2. Tire changing can be hazardous and must be
performed by trained personnel using correct
tools and equipment.
3. Tire explosion and/or serious injury can result
from over inflation. Do not exceed tire inflation
pressures.
4. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-
handling equipment adequate for weight involved.
5. Tighten wheel bolts only to the specified torque.

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High Pressure Fluids
1. Escaping fluid from holes in hydraulic lines is
difficult to spot. Do not use your hands or bare
skin to search for suspected leaks; instead, use a
piece of cardboard or wood. If injured by
escaping hydraulic fluid, see a medical
professional immediately. Exposure can result in
gangrene or severe allergic reaction.
2. Check that hydraulic fittings are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
3. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or
goggles when working with hydraulic systems.
Transporting
1. As with transporting any piece of heavy
machinery, comply with all local laws and
regulations before and during transport process.
2. Transport only at recommended transport speed
for implement. Some rough terrains require a
slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
3. Before towing implement on roads, make sure to
empty out all material from the hoppers or boxes.
4. Know transport height and width of implement.
5. Do not tow an implement that, when fully loaded,
weighs more than 1.5 times the weight of towing
vehicle.
6. Keep clear of overhead power lines and other
obstructions when transporting.
7. Do not fold or unfold the implement while the
tractor is moving.
8. Reduce speed when turning, and make as wide a
turn as possible. Turning tractor too tight can
cause implement to tip over.
9. When towing on a trailer, secure implement with
tie downs and chains.
10. When towing on a trailer, sudden braking can
cause a trailer to swerve and upset. Reduce
speed if trailer is not equipped with brakes.
Safety Chain
1. Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or
greater than the gross weight of towed machinery.
2. Replace chain if any links or end fittings are
broken, stretched or damaged.
3. Do not use safety chain for towing.
Safety Lights and Devices
1. Always use safety lighting. Slow-moving tractors
and towed machinery can create a hazard when
driven on public roads. They are difficult to see,
especially at night.
2. If equipped, use flashing warning lights and turn
signals whenever driving on public roads.
3. Use safety devices provided with implement.
4. Keep safety lights and signs clean and visible from
front and rear of machine.
5. Keep lights in operating condition.
Shutdown and Storage
1. Park the tractor and implement on a solid, level
surface where children normally do not play.
2. Fold and tilt wings.
3. Put tractor in park or set the parking brake. Turn
off engine and remove switch key to prevent
unauthorized starting.
4. Wait for all components to come to a complete
stop before leaving the operator’s seat.
5. Turn lockout valve and wing lock levers to locked
position to prevent the wings from lowering.
6. Detach the tractor. Secure the implement using
blocks.
Proper Waste Disposal
1. Dispose of waste properly to avoid threatening
the environment and ecology. Potential harmful
waste includes oil, fuel, filters, and batteries.
2. Use a leak-proof container for draining fluids. Do
not use a food or beverage container that may be
mistaken for a consumable product.
3. Do not drain or pour waste onto the ground,
down a drain, or into any water source.
4. Contact your local environmental or recycling center
for the proper way to recycle or dispose of waste.

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Safety Decals
Your implement comes equipped with safety
reflectors and decals in place.
Read and follow decal directions. Keep all safety
decals clean and legible. Replace all damaged,
faded, or missing decals.
Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer.
Refer to this section for proper decal placement.
When ordering new parts or components, also
request corresponding safety decals.
To install new decals:
Clean the area on which the decal is to be placed.
Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on surface,
being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal.
Reflectors - Red Triangles
833-399C
Two red triangles at rear of drill under fluorescent
panels.
Reflectors - Fluorescent Panels
833-398C
One each side cart front frame, one each side rear
implement frame
Red Reflectors (S/N C1009F-)
838-266C
Two reflectors at rear of drill.
S/N C1009F-
38451
68811
S/N C1010F+
38451
S/N C1009F-
68811
S/N C1010F+
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Daytime Reflectors (S/N C1009F-)
838-267C
Two reflectors at rear of drill.
Amber Reflectors (S/N C1009F-)
838-265C
Four reflectors - one on each side of cart frame
above tires and at front of ladders.
Four reflectors - one on outside of each caster and
one at bottom of each wing pivot (faces out when
wings are folded).
Yellow Reflectors (S/N C1010F+)
833-886C
Four reflectors - one on each side of cart frame
above tires, and under ladders.
Two reflectors - one on outside of each light bar at
rear of drill.
38451
31236C
38177
68812A
68812B

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White Reflectors (S/N C1010F+)
858-877C
Two reflectors, one on front of cart frame under each
fluorescent panel
Shock Hazard (S/N C1009F-)
One decal on base of beacon is not separately
available. If missing or damaged, replace entire
beacon unit.
Transport Speed (S/N C1009F-)
858-533C
One decal on rear beacon decal plate.
One decal on front of hopper.
Transport Speed (S/N C1010F+)
848-398C
On rear beacon decal plate
68812C
32472
38451
38449A
68811

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Fan Hazard (S/N C1009F-)
838-508C
Do not operate or work on machine while fan is
moving and exposed.
One decal on tongue near fan.
Fan Hazard (S/N C1010F+)
838-508C
Do not operate or work on machine while fan is
moving and exposed.
One decal on front of fan.
Radar Hazard
848-506C
To avoid possible eye injury, do not look directly into
the face of radar when in operation.
One decal on top side of tongue near hitch.
Falling Hazard
848-507C
Do not stand on or use tires as a step. Always use
ladder provided.
Two decals - One on rear above caster wheels.
31234B
68812F
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Two decals - one on each side of cart frame above
tires.
Two decals - one on each gauge wheel arm above
tires.
Flying Debris Hazard
848-510C
Avoid flying debris contacting eyes by wearing
approved eye protection.
Two decals, one near each lid.
Falling Hazard
848-511C
Do not ride or allow others to ride on moving
machine to avoid risk of falling off.
Two decals - One on right-hand side of cart frame,
and one on left-hand side at ladder.
Read Operator Manual
848-512C
Carefully read all instructions and understand their
meaning for the machine and any installed options.
One decal on left side of tongue near hitch.
68812A
38227
68812E
68812A
848-512C
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Crushing Hazard (S/N C1009F-)
848-513C
Stay clear of moving parts to avoid injury. Do not
stand between hitches while tractor is moving.
Two decals, one on end of each wing.
Pinch Point Hazard (S/N C1009F-)
848-514C
Do not stand near wings during folding operation.
Four decals - one on front of each wing pivot link,
and on each side of rear parallel arms.
Pinch Point Hazard (S/N C1010F+)
848-514C
Do not stand near wings or markers during folding
operation.
Two decals - one on front of each wing pivot link.
Electrocution Hazard
848-516C
To avoid electrocution, do not drive under low
overhanging power lines.
Two decals - one on front of right-hand hopper, and
one on left side of tongue near hitch.
38227
38645B
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Two decals, one on each side of cart frame above
tires.
High Pressure Fluid Hazard
848-517C
Relieve pressure in system, shut off engine and
remove key before repairing, adjusting, or
disconnecting. Consult operator manual for service
procedures.
One decal on left side of tongue near hitch.
Confined Space Hazard
848-519C
Avoid working in confined spaces on the machine
without assistance.
Two decals, one near each lid.
Chemicals Hazard (S/N C6009F-)
848-520C
Chemicals can cause serious burns, lung damage,
and even death. Do not work with chemicals without
protective face covering to avoid inhalation of fumes
and particles.
One on each hopper near lid.
38315A
38476
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One decal on right-hand end of rear axle.
Chemicals Hazard (S/N C1010F+)
848-520C
Never work with chemicals without protective face
covering to avoid inhalation of fumes and particles.
Two decals, one near each lid.
Two decals, one near each caster wheel.
Entanglement Hazard
848-522C
Keep hands away from moving parts when machine
is in use.
One on bottom of each hopper above gears.
Hitch Crushing Hazard (S/N C1009F-)
848-523C
Stay clear of moving parts to avoid injury. Do not
stand between cart and implement while tractor is
moving.
Two decals on rear of cart frame.
38452
68812E
68812B
68812A
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38261

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Overhead Crushing Hazard
848-524C
Do not stand under wings when folded to avoid
crushing hazard.
Four decals - one on bottom front of each wing pivot
(faces out when wings are folded), and one on
bottom of each rear wing extension (faces out when
wings are folded)
Pinch Point Hazard (S/N C1009F-)
848-525C
Do not stand between wings during folding
operation.
Four decals - one on each side of flex link, and one
on each side of cylinder lug above wing gauge
wheels.
Pinch Point Hazard (S/N C1010F+)
848-525C
Do not stand between wings during folding
operation.
Four decals - one on inside and one on outside of
each gauge wheel cylinder mount.
38645 38645B
38645B
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Falling Hazard (S/N C1009F-)
848-527C
Always use handrail when climbing ladder or walking
on walkboard to avoid risk of falling.
Two decals - one on right-hand side of cart frame,
and on left-hand side at ladder.
Falling Hazard (S/N C1010F+)
848-527C
Always use handrail when climbing ladder or walking
on walkboard to avoid risk of falling.
One decal on left-hand side at top of ladder.
Crushing Hazard (S/N C1009F-)
848-528C
Do not stand between folding marker parts.
Two decals, one on end of each wing.
Crushing Hazard
848-530C
To avoid wings unexpectedly falling, always use wing
locks when wings are not in use.
Two decals, one on each side of center frame.
38315A
68812A
38227
848-530C REV A
38645B