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TCN5107-5313 Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup
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Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor and TCN5107,
TCN5309, TCN5311, or TCN5313for use, and covers seasonal
tasks, and tasks when the tractor/Turbo-Chisel configuration
changes.
Before using the TCN5107, TCN5309, TCN5311, or
TCN5313 in the field, you must hitch the Turbo-Chisel to a
suitable tractor, inspect systems and level the Turbo-Chisel.
Before using the Turbo-Chisel for the first time, and
periodically thereafter, certain adjustments and calibrations are
required.
Initial Setup
See “ First Time Field Adjustments ” on page 37 and
“ Hitching a Trailing Implement (Optional) ” on page 36 for
pre-delivery items (normally completed by dealer), and first-
time/infrequent setup tasks, including:
 Remove protective film from large highway reflectors.
Seasonal Setup
On initial delivery, use with a new tractor, and seasonally,
check and as necessary, complete these items before
continuing to the routine setup items:
 Bleed hydraulic system (page 30).
 Wing levelling and alignment (page 38).
 De-grease exposed cylinder rods if so protected at last
storage.
Pre-Tilling Setup
Complete this checklist before routine setup:
 Read and understand “ Important Safety Information ”
on page 5.
 Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts are
tight, and cotter pins are spread.
 Make sure your tractor horsepower matches the
implement you are pulling. This is important so the
implement can do the best possible job.
 Clean all hydraulic couplings and connect to tractor as
shown on page “ Hydraulic Hose Hookup ” on page 21.
 If machine is folded, open the two, lock valves on rod end
of fold cylinders and slowly untold the unit. Make sure no
one is under the wings during the unfolding process.
 Check again for hydraulic leaks and watch that hoses do
not get pinched in hinges, wing stops, etc.
 After the machine is completely unfolded, remove both
transport locks from lift cylinders, raise and lower the
Turbo-Chisel several times to purge air from the hydraulic
system. Again check for hydraulic leaks and tighten or
replace if necessary.
 Check safety chain hookup. Make sure all warning lights
are hooked up and functioning correctly.
 Check that all grease fittings are in place and lubricated.
See “ Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance ” on
page 48. The hubs will come pre-greased and will not
need greased at this time.
 Check that all safety decals and reflectors are correctly
located and legible. Replace if damaged. See “ Safety
Decals ” on page 9.
 Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten wheel
bolts as specified. See “
Tire Inflation Chart ” on page 61.
 Put transport locks back in place on lift cylinders and re-
fold the machine slowly. Close the two lock valves on rod
end of fold cylinders. Always use the transport locks and
close lock valves when moving from field to field. You
are now ready to go to the field.