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Set Up Guide
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Page 2: ...e tractor 5 Operate only in daylight or good artificial light 6 Ensure the implement is properly mounted adjusted and in good operating condition 7 As with all arena dragging equipment always ensure footing material in the arena is at a consistent depth if an arena base is installed before engaging subsurface implements If the footing layer depth is not consistent you could damage your arena base ...
Page 3: ...Never place hands or feet under implement with tractor engine running or before you are sure all motion has stopped Stay clear of all moving parts 7 Do not reach or place yourself under equipment until it is blocked securely 8 Do not allow riders on the implement or tractor at any time There is no safe place for riders 9 Never place hands or feet under implement with tractor engine running or befo...
Page 4: ...ding and unloading your TR3 E off of a trailer the lower holes will give you the clearance to do this Each TR3 E is shipped with a complimentary 20 inch top link but feel free to use your own Some tractors require a smaller top link such as what came with your tractor or that are available for purchase at a local tractor dealer Sub compact tractors If you are using a sub compact tractor you may ne...
Page 5: ...he valve is open completely to allow the lines and cylinder to fill completely with hydraulic fluid Once the lines and cylinder have filled then adjust the valve to the desired speed Finally check the tractor hydraulic fluid to confirm it is still at a safe level Opening or closing the speed control valve will determine how fast the rake pivots up or down with the hydraulics are engaged This is cr...
Page 6: ...ed for arena renovation 3 The top hole is for aggressive ripping This setting will allow you to achieve the greatest amount of depth When the wheel location is changed you may need to make some adjustments to your leveling blade The scarifying teeth loosen the ground to eliminate hard spots and easily penetrate compacted arena footing and gravel driveway mate rial They are primarily used in arena ...
Page 7: ...lades optional The optional profile blades can operate at a depth of up to 4 and are adjustable at increments This attachment cuts parallel to the arena grade while riding along just above the base to remove dan gerous compaction layers and aerify the footing This creates a sheet of material the grooming rods are then able to break up as it flows through the tool The Profile Blade attachment ensur...
Page 8: ...r Brazile Edition rail blade eliminates foot ing material buildup along the rail of a horse arena This option saves hours of labor by eliminating the need to manually rake out tractor accessible arena edges The breakaway shear bolt edge wheel and edge marker stake pocket all contribute to assist the operator with damage free operation near wood fences walls and rails Driveway Marker Stake not incl...
Page 9: ...egetation is loose it is time to collect it into spoils piles for removal from the arena Use the rear finish rake and leveling bar to collect vegetation into spoils piles The TR3 E Series Trevor Brazile Edition finish rake can be used to slowly push vegetation backward into the piles Remove the piles and dispose of the vegetation with a front end loader or by wheelbarrow from the arena Leveling Lo...
Page 10: ... walk the arena with a grade stick w laser detector to determine how high or low the footing material is in a given spot based on the laser transmitter beam This person can then give the tractor operator instruction as to how much material to cut from high areas and fill into low areas There are MANY factors at play when working with lasers that require a skilled professional Arenas that do not ha...
Page 11: ... maintenance Maintenance Wheels and Hubs The bearings in the hubs on the TR3 E Trevor Brazile Edition should be greased every 3 months They should also be greased before any long period of storage Toplinks Be sure to keep the threaded bolts on your toplinks greased so they don t seize over time Finish Rake Occasionally over the life your tool you may have a bent finger on the finish rake If this o...
Page 12: ...e there is damage to the shank Going much higher than the white line will mean that the shank will need to be replaced Pictured here is a close up of the phone number on the side If you hit the phone number the tips should be replaced as soon as possible The tip bolted on a standard 9 shank The shank is held on to the TR3 E Trevor Brazile Edition by a bent pin 1 and a lynch pin 2 ...
Page 13: ...d below the leveling blade locking it in place This will create a compacting effect with the now fixed blade The finish rake also has a compacting effect and can be adjusted to carry more material thereby re firming your footing Tractor is bogging down First check how much material is on leveling blade If you see material flowing over the blade then you can pin the blade up a hole or two allowing ...
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Page 16: ...se contact the ABI customer support team at 855 211 0598 Additional support videos are available at the ABI support page abisupport com under each tool Warranty Information and Return Policy Warranty and return policy information can also be found on the ABI support page under each tool For additional questions regarding warranty or return policy contact the ABI customer support team at 855 211 05...
