Operators Manual v.F-640-0513 05/2013 Owner manual

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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Parking
1. When unhitching the Seeder Hitch from the tractor, it
is best to park in the folded position whenever
possible. This gives the seeder the smallest storage
footprint. Park the seeder on a level area to prevent
rolling and shifting. If the seeder must be parked
unfolded, do so only temporarily as hydraulics and air
systems may settle.
2. To park the seeder with the wings in the folded
position:
a. Fully raise the seeder extending the main lift
cylinders and the telescoping hitch.
b. Lower the front parking jack stand and pin in the
parking position (See Figure 4-11.) If storing on
soft ground, place board/plate under the jack
stand for a wider foot print.
c. Remove the transport lock pin from the
telescoping hitch and place in the storage
position.
d. Slowly lower the front telescoping hitch until
weight is relieved from the tractor drawbar.
e. Disconnect the safety chain and wiring.
f. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses and place in the
storage bracket above the hitch.
g. Carefully remove the hitch pin.
3. To park the seeder with the wings unfolded:
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WARNING
a. With the wings unfolded, make sure the main lift
and hitch are fully lowered.
b. Slowly extend the front telescoping hitch but not
raise the main lift.
c. Lower the parking stand and pin in the storage
position.
d. Slowly extend or retract the telescoping hitch to
relieve the weight on the tractor drawbar.
e. Disconnect the safety chain and wiring.
f. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses and place in the
storage bracket above the hitch.
g. Carefully remove the hitch pin.
Figure 4-11: Seeder Hitch Folded Position
The Seeder Hitch has negative tongue weight
when the boxes are unfolded. Removing the hitch
pin in the unfolded position can allow the hitch to
raise suddenly causing personnel injury or death.
PARKING
JACK STAND
TRANSPORT
LOCK PIN FOR
STORAGE
TRANSPORT
LOCK
36’ Seeder Hitch folded