Farm King VT3290, Operator And Parts Manual, Page: 112 / 232

Operation - VT3000 Series
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Move to the operator’s position, start the engine
and release the parking brake.
Recommended operating speed is 8 - 10 mph (13
- 16 kph).
Move tractor and VT3000 forward, slowly lower
VT3000 into the ground until the transport wheels
make contact with the ground and the implement
reaches desired tilling depth.
To keep the VT3000 level, transport wheels must
be contacting the ground gauging desired tilling
depth (CORRECT).
NOTE: If conditions are such that implement cannot
penetrate to maximum depth, Do Not raise
transport wheels off ground (INCORRECT).
Raised transport wheels may cause front of
implement to drop causing front gangs to
cut deeper than rear gangs
Uneven And Deep Front Gang Penetration
• Front of VT3000 may drop because rockshaft and
hitch linked.
• With front of VT3000 lower than the rear, the front
outside blades will cut much deeper than the
front inside blades. This means that more of the
implement’s weight is placed on the front outside
blades, forcing them deeper into the ground.
• Uneven and deep front gang penetration in tough
conditions will place excessive strain on blades,
gang bearings, frame and hitch, and will lead to a
premature failure of parts especially outside blades
and bearings of front gangs.
IMPORTANT
AVOID EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Operating VT3000 with transport wheels off
ground will cause uneven tilling and place undue
strain on machine which could lead to parts
failure. Always operate implement with transport
wheels on ground even if soil conditions will
not allow implement to penetrate to maximum
depth.
Rephasing Rockshaft Cylinders
NOTE: Periodically, the hydraulic lift cylinders
on wing frame will not be synchronized
with center frame cylinder. This will cause
uneven cutting depth. If this happens,
rephase the lift cylinders.
Procedure
Fully lift the VT3000 completely out of the ground,
continue holding the tractor’s control lever until
all three rockshaft cylinders are fully extended.