Farm King 1460, Operator And Parts Manual

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Maintenance - Fertilizer Applicator 1460
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Figure 53
Install a 3000 PSI gauge (Item 1) in gauge port 15 (Item 2) [Figure 53] of the hydraulic block.
NOTE: This plug is ORB, use the correct fitting when installing the 3000 PSI gauge.
Verify that all hydraulic hoses and electrical harnesses are connected to the tractor.
Enter the tractor, start the engine and engage the tractor’s auxiliary hydraulics.
Unfold wings and lower the toolbar to the ground.
Lock or place the SCV control lever in detent (Work Circuit). Run engine at operating speed.
Leave the operator’s position.
Using a 3/4” (19 mm) wrench, loosen the lock nut on the pressure reducing valve (Item 3) [Figure 53] .
While watching the 3000 PSI gauge,
• Turn the set screw clockwise to increase pressure or turn set screw counter-clockwise to decrease pressure until the
desired pressure is achieved
Tighten lock nut on the pressure reducing valve.
Enter the operator’s position, release parking brake, raise the toolbar and move the tractor and fertilizer applicator to the
field (work area). Test the fertilizer applicator in the field (work area).
NOTE: If further adjustment is required, repeat the above procedure until the desired pressure is achieved.
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