Amity Technology 2010, Homeowner'S Operating Instructions

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Connecting to tractor
When hitching to tractor, connect the hydraulic hoses so that hydraulic power can be used to
raise or lower the front hitch to match the tractor drawbar. Keep the drill frame lowered to the
depth control collars and use the down pressure circuit to adjust the hitch level. Be sure to attach
the safety chain before transporting drill. A jack is provided on the front hitch of the SDD with
rear assist to aid in connecting tractor.
Unhooking the drill from tractor (Preferred method wings down)
WARNING!!! The Single Disc Drill with floating hitch has a large amount of up force with
the row unit off of the ground. It is imperative to lower the drill frame completely and rest
the row units on the ground when disconnecting from the tractor. Failure to do so may
result in sudden upward movement of the hitch that could result in injury or death. Use
extreme caution and stand well clear when moving tractor away from the drill.
Drills with floating rear hitch – Unhooking from Tractor Wings Down
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Lower the main frame until the cylinders are fully collapsed or resting on the depth stops.
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Lower the wings until the wings are down. Ensure the path where the wings will unfold
is clear before unfolding.
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Use the toolbar hydraulic remote to lower the toolbars and push on the ground Position
the hitch so it’s floating in the tractor drawbar clevis.
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Unhook all hydraulic/electrical lines and unhook the safety chain from the tractor.
Drills with rear lift assist - Unhooking from Tractor Wings Up
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Lower the main frame until the cylinders are fully collapsed or resting on the depth stops.
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Ensure the Rear Lift Assist Pressure is in the proper “Transport” range and the Rear Lift
Assist lock-out valve is closed. If not, refer to the procedure on winging up to obtain
proper Rear Lift Assist Pressure.
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Open the Toolbar lock-out valve and engage the toolbar remote circuit into the Float
position until the main frame (6) toolbars are on the ground. Leave this lock-out open.
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Unhook all hydraulic/electrical lines and unhook the safety chain from the tractor. Use
the jack to raise the hitch off the tractor’s drawbar.
Drills with rear lift assist - Unhooking from Tractor Wings Down
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Lower the main frame until the cylinders are fully collapsed or resting on the depth stops.
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With the Rear Lift Assist lock-out valve open, lower the wings until the wings are down
and the rear lift assist pressure is 0 psi. Close the Rear Lift Assist lock-out valve. Ensure
the path where the wings will unfold is clear before unfolding.
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Open the Toolbar lock-out valve and engage the toolbar remote circuit into the Float
position until all the toolbars are on the ground. Leave this lock-out valve open.
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Unhook all hydraulic/electrical lines and un-hook the safety chain from the tractor. Use
the jack to raise the hitch off the tractor’s drawbar.
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