Farm King 45 Series, Operator And Parts Manual

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6. Align the unit with the working area.
7. Starting Machine:
- Run the engine at low idle
- Slowly engage the PTO control to start the machine.
- Slowly bring the engine to the rated PTO speed. Never exceed rated speed.
- Lower the machine to the ground and proceed down the field.
8. Stopping Machine:
- Slowly decrease engine speed to low idle.
- Raise machine out of the ground.
- Disengage PTO clutch slowly.
CAUTION
Place all controls in neutral, lower machine, stop engine, set park
brake, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop
before dismounting.
9. Ground Speed: Travel speed can vary between 2 and 5 mph (3 and 8 km/h) depending on the
soil and terrain conditions. It is the responsibility of the operator to note the condition of the
job being done and set the speed to obtain a quality tilling job and maintain control of the
machine. The speed can be increased to optimize tilling. Decrease speed if you want the soil
worked to a finer texture.
10. Operating Hints:
- Determine the moisture content of the soil before starting. Soil that is too wet will “ball-up”
in the rotor blades making tilling impossible. Sandy soils normally can be worked better
than heavy clay or loam soils. It is the responsibility of the operator to determine the soil
type and moisture content before starting. It may be necessary to wait for the soil to dry
out before starting to work.
- Set the length of the Top Link to obtain the quality of the job desired without needlessly
using power and fuel in churning the soil. Use the condition of the seedbed as your guide.
- When tilling hard or compacted soils, it is recommended that two passes be used when
working. Use the Depth Gauge Shoes on each side of the frame to adjust the tilling
depth of the machine. The second pass should be made at an angle to the first to give a
consistent job and minimize compaction.
- Always remove heavy crop cover, all grass and weeds, before starting to prevent rotor
plugging.
- The rotation of the Tines propel the machine in the forward direction. Always use the
tractor transmission to control the speed of forward travel.
- Always disengage the PTO control and raise the machine out of the ground before
depressing the master clutch on the tractor.
- Use low gear on the tractor to start the job. Increase the speed of forward travel only as the
quality of the job and power available will allow.
- If the slip clutch slips, reduce the ground speed or raise the machine slightly out of the
ground.
Operation - 45 Series Rotary Tiller