Owner manual

4-2 F-140-0512 Edition
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Tractor Preparation
The 2000 Series Row Crop Cultivator may be used on
tractors equipped with category II or III three-point
hitches with quick couplers. Before attaching the
cultivator, prepare the tractor as follows:
The rear tractor tires should be inflated equally and
ballast added according to the tractor operator’s manual.
1. Install front-end weights as needed on tractor to
maintain stability (See Section 2, “Standard
Specifications” for cultivator weight). Lower the
draft arms, by means of the draft arm control lever
until the draft arm hitch sockets align with the lower
hitch brackets on the cultivator. Place the draft arm
control lever in the least sensitive position. Remove
stabilizer bars or sway blocks during hookup and
operation. Replace after hookup for transporting.
Cultivator Preparation
1. Before operating the cultivator, inspect it to be sure it
is in good operating condition.
2. Replace badly worn or missing parts and any rough
or worn wheel or disc bearings.
3. While the machine is new, bolt tightness should be
checked after a few hours of operation. Tighten any
loose nuts or bolts.
Attaching To Three Point Hitch
1. Carefully back the tractor into place.
2. Attach the cultivator to the tractor draft arms. Be sure
the hitch pins and sleeves are installed as shown in
Figure 4-1.
3. Reinstall the stabilizer bars or sway blocks before
transporting.
Figure 4-1: Examples of Hitch Setups
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32-1/2
CATEGORY II WITHOUT
QUICK HITCH
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CATEGORY III WITH AND
WITHOUT QUICK HITCH
32-1/2
CATEGORY II WITH
QUICK HITCH