Towing JD model FB grain drill

[bnew17]

I have a 9ft pull type JD Van Brunt grain drill I will be taking home in the very near future. It has been sitting up for several years under a barn. I am going to grease all fittings and lubricate. The drive back to my house is probably 2-3 miles. Does anyone have any advice or is there anything in particular I need to do to the grain drill before I make the trip home?

 

[5030]

Pull the wheels (check the tires for rot and pressure) and pull the spindles and make sure they are greased and bearings intact. If on public roads, a SMY reflective triangle is required as is rear flashing amber lights. I use the self contained battery powered LED flashers (amber) ones myself. Magnetic mount, self contained.

Nothing worse that going down the road and having a rotted tire let go or a bearing seize. Under 20 mph always. Farm tools aren't designed to pull at road speed.

 

[bnew17]

I am actually replacing a rotted tire right now on it. That is what has been holding me up on getting it. I have the new tire, just need to put it on. The other tire has recently been replaced.

 

[5030]

I am actually replacing a rotted tire right now on it. That is what has been holding me up on getting it. I have the new tire, just need to put it on. The other tire has recently been replaced.

I'd be checking the wheel bearings, farmers overlook them all the time. I always inflate my tires to the maximum rated sidewall pressure too. Fully inflated tires roll much easier.

 

[bnew17]

I am reading where people recommend removing "3 bolts on each hub" to disengage the chain to where only the wheel and bearings turn. Has anyone done this?