Owner's Manual
PLOWING
Lay
out the
field
to
be
plowed
and,
if
possible, make
it
rectangular
-
about
three
or
mom
times
as
long
as
it
is
wide.
Be
sure
to leave some room
at
each end for turning the tractor.
NOTE:
It
is
easier to plow
a
few long furrows than many short ones.
Make
sure
the ground
is
in proper condition: Never plow when
soil
is
wet.
If
it
is
too dry,
it
will
be dimcult for the plow to penetrate the
soil.
Avoid low places, old roadways, paths
and other places where the
soil
is
overly packed. Cut high weeds or
grass
before plowing.
Expect
to have trouble with thick sod which hasn't been plowed in several
years.
However, you should
be
able to do
a
satisfactory job under most conditions once you've
found the
best
settings for the plow and hitch.
1.
Lower the plow
with
the hydraulic
lift
lever to turn the point into the ground.
Be
sure
to
leave
the
lift
control
in
the
float
position.
The plow works
best
at
a
depth of approximately one
-
half the cut width (for example.
6"
-
7
"
for the standard
12"
setting).
In
some soils
it
may
be
necessary to shorten the
hitch top
link
to get satisfactory penetration on the
first
and second plowing passes.
2.
Start
plowing
by
laying
off
a
dead furrow
as
shown: begin
at
point '"'.and plow to the
end of the plot.
Fix
your
eyes
on
a
tree
or some distant object
in
line
with
the middle of the plow
so
you
can
steer
the tractor to plow
a
stmight
first
fumw to point
"A"
Lift
and
turn
the
plow,
and at point
"
B,
"
lower
it
again and plow
a
dead furrow, piling the dirt
on
top
of
the dirt from the
first
furrow.
NOTE
Always
lift
the
plow before turning.
3.
When you return to point
"X"
and
before you
start
red
plowing
with
both the tractor's
right
wheels
in the furrow
at
point
"C."
adjust the top hitch
link
so
the landside heel
runs from level to
%"
from
the
furrow bottom.
Check
the
plow level.
4.
Plow in
a
clockwise direction. moving steadily along, but not too
fast.
At
the proper
speed
the
earth
will
turn
over
and not
fall
back into the furrow. Plowing too
fast
will
result in
an
uneven furrow,
and
the dirt
will
be
thrown rather than rolled.
5.
After plowing
a
few rounds, stop and check
all
plow, coulter,
and
frame bolts; tighten
as
required.
MAINTENANCE
Lubricate the coulter and depth gauge wheel
with
a standard grease gun
at
least
once
a
day during use.
When putting the plow away, wipe the polished surface and coulter blade with
grease
or
oil
to prevent
rust,
Periodically
check
the
plowshare
for
wear.