AGCO Glencoe ULTRAMULCHER UM43 21', Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
SPRING TINE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
The operator controls the depth of the spring tines
by the use of the transport cylinder. When the
transport wheels lower the machine to the ground,
the work position begins (rollers only). As the
transport cylinder retracts, the transport wheels
continue to raise and the tines plunge deeper into
the soil. The maximum digging depth is 6" for 17",
19" and 20" rollers.
For maximum spring tine life, the spring tine
rotational depth should be set in relation to topsoil
depth. Running the spring tines at full depth over
shallow topsoils with abrasive subsoils wears the
tines severely while making no soil improvement.
The looped C-tine in particular, runs more deeply in
the soil than the ordinary clock spring type C-tine.
The looped C-tine tends to hold a uniform depth
resulting in consistent tillage while running at less
than full depth position.
A cylinder stop or stroke control cylinder is
recommended to maintain a consistent working
depth.
TINE BAR RETAINER PLACEMENT
Check that the tine bar retainers are in the proper
locations.
For 17" rollers the retainers are in the upper holes of
the hanger brackets.
For 19" rollers the retainers are in the center holes of
the hanger brackets.
For 20" rollers the retainers are in the lower holes of
the hanger brackets.
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