Farm King Model 1050, Operator And Parts Manual

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Operation - 10" Backsaver Auger
by either adjusting the tractor hitch, the auger hitch or
both [Figure 117] .
For checking PTO driveline see “PTO Driveline” on
page 69.
Entering And Leaving The Operator’s Position
Entering The Operator’s Position
Move to the operator’s position, start the engine and
release the parking brake.
Leaving The Operator’s Position
Park the tractor / equipment on a flat level surface.
Place all controls in neutral, engage the park brake,
stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Leave the operator’s position.
INITIAL SET-UP
Connecting The Backsaver Auger To The Tractor
Always inspect the tractor’s drawbar and Backsaver
Auger’s hitch before connecting. See the tractor’s
owner’s manual.
Verify that the tractor’s drawbar is adjusted correctly
for use with the Backsaver Auger. (See “Drawbar
Adjustment” on page 65.)
Enter the operator’s position. (See “Entering The
Operator’s Position” on page 66.)
Move the tractor into position in front of the
Backsaver Auger.
Move the tractor backwards, aligning the drawbar
with the Backsaver Auger hitch.
NOTE: The jack may need to be lowered or raised for
proper alignment of the drawbar and hitch.
If the Backsaver Auger hitch needs to be adjusted,
stop the tractor when drawbar is just in front of the
Backsaver Auger hitch.
Leave the operator’s position. (See “Leaving The
Operator’s Position” on page 66.)
Follow the instructions in your tractor’s operation
manual for the correct procedure.
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Before you leave the operator’s position:
• Always park on a flat level surface.
• Place all controls in NEUTRAL.
• Engage the park brake.
• Stop the engine and remove the key.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Before moving the tractor, look in all directions and
make sure no bystanders, especially small children
are in the work area. Do not allow anyone between
the tractor and the equipment when backing up to
the equipment for connecting.