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2. INTRODUCTION

2.1  W•kome 

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sene, 

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Congratulations on your choice of a IronCraft 

moldboafd p

l

ow

This equipment has been designed 

and manufactured to meet the needs of disceming 

users. 

The IronCraft moldboard plow is designed to h.m over 

soil 

fot 

primary 

t

illage

.

Many features incorporated into this moldboard plow 

are the resutt of suggestions made by customers 

like you.  Read this manual carefully to learn how to 

operate the moldbo.ard plow safely and how to adjust it 

to provide maximum plowing efficiency. 

By following 

the 

operating instructions in conjunction 

with a good maintenance program, your IronCraft 

moldboard pk,w viii provide many years of 

trouble-free service. 

This manual covers IronCraft moldboard 

plow 

models: 

Model 

6112M 

6112 

6114 

6116 

6212 

6214 

6216 

6000 senn MOkb>altl PICH.'i 

Description 

MinH>low 

1 •bottom, 12" 

1 •bottom,  14" 

1•bottom, 16" 

2•bottom, 12" 

2•bortom, 14" 

2•bottom, 16" 

• 

2.2  Safe Oper•tion 

Safe, efficient. and trouble-free operation of your 

moldboard plow requires that you, and anyone else 

who will be using or maintaining the unit, read and 

understand the infotmation oontained within this 

Manual 

Use this manual for reference and for new operators Of 

owners

§WARNING

�  Read And  Understand  Manual 

e' 

To prevent personal  injury or even death, be

sure  you  read  and  understand  all  of  the 

instructions in  this  manual  a

.

nd other related OEM 

equipment  manuals!  The  moldboard  plow,  if  not 

used and maintained properly, can be dangerous to 

users  unfamiliar  with  its operation.  Do  not allow 

operating., maintaining, adjusting, or cleaning of this 

moldboard plow until the user has read this manual 

and has developed a thorough understanding of the 

s.afety precautions a.nd functions of the unit. 

This  moldboard  plow  is  designed  for  the  specific 

purpose  of  plowing  soil  00  NOT  modify  or 

use  this  moldboard  plow  for  any  application 

other than that for which 

it 

was designed. 

Moldboard plows maintained or operated improperly 

or  by  untrained  personnel  ca.n  be  dangerous; 

exposing  the  user  and/or  bystanders  to  possible 

serious injury or death. 

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Summary of Contents for 6000 Series

Page 1: ...Read and understand the manual This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and maintain the Moldboard Plow July 2022 6000 Series Moldboard Plows Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...Review Procedure to Adjust Plow D Make Sure Al Hardware is Property Tightened ATTAOHMENTS INSTALLATION D Make Sure Al Botts Pins and Nuts are Property Installed and Tightened D Make Sure A Frame Pivot and links are Properly Installed C Make Sure Liff Anns are Adjusted Equally C CompleteJU Pre Operation Checks SAFETY ITEMS C Make Sure Pro1ective Shields ere Property Installed C Review Operation and...

Page 3: ...es 18 4 2 2 ROPS and Seat Belt 18 4 2 3 WheelConftguration 18 4 2 4 3 Point Hitch 19 4 3 Attaching toTractor 19 4 4 Settaig the MoldboardPlow 20 4 4 1 leveling the Frame 20 4 4 2 Setting the Depth 20 4 4 3 Setting the Wldth 20 4 5 OptionalCoulterKit 21 4 5 1 Coulter Adjustment 21 4 6 Optional Gauge l heelKit 21 4 6 1 GauQe WieelAdjustment 21 4 7 lnitialSetupChecklisl 2 2 4 8 Implement Bteak ln 2 2...

Page 4: ...and trouble free operation of your moldboard plowrequires that you and anyone else who will be using or maintaining the unit read and understand the infotmation oontained within this Manual Usethis manual for reference and for new operators Of owners WARNING I Read And Understand Manual e To prevent personal injury or even death be sure you read and understand all of the instructions in this manua...

Page 5: ...6 6216 50 16 7 2 4 Intended U age Do not use this moldboard plow for any other purpose than its intended use of plO l ing soil 2 S Oporat0t Orientation The directions left right front and rear as mentioned throughout this manual are as seen from the tractor operator s seal and facing in the direction of travel 2 6 Serial Number Location Typical The serial number decal is localed on the front of th...

Page 6: ... of doing its designed purpose it shoukt be dismantled and scrapped Do not use eny materials or components from this unit fo eny ofher purpose 2 9 Unanswe r4KIQuestions tf you have any questions not answered in this manual requite additional copies or the menus is damaged please contact yo dealer or IronCraft P O Box649 232 Industrial lane Decatur TN 37322 Phone 423 334 0012 Fax 423 334 0023 The m...

Page 7: ...e not JI inclusive tf a method of assembly operation or maiitenance not specifically reoommended by us is used you must satrs fy yourself that i1 is safe for you sndforothers You should also ensure thatthe unit will not be damaged or be made unsafe by the methods that you choose The W lformation specifications and illu strations inthis manual are based on the infomiation that was available et the ...

Page 8: ...nsmission In pa Use proper SUPl M Use proper loolS 6000 serte MOlcKIOalO PfCrf fJ use1wo people v tien lifllng heavy Objeets Vlsibllly Rollover proteclloo Wear soo1 bell weight aung 3 3 2 Prohibited Actions Do not oiler or nlO llly use proper 1oots 0onotweld 9No8l00hol Nodrugs Nosmot lng Noyoung children Noriders 333 Hazard Avoidance Crush hazard Crush hazard chock v tiools Crush hazard foot ADofo...

Page 9: ... t Impaired User Hazard IJ Do not attempt to assemble operate or maintain this moldboud plow under the influence of drugs or alcohol Consult your doctoi before using this moldboarct plow wliili taking prescription medications IronCraft 423 405 5150 A_ i J Crush Hazard f J n I Do not allow anyone to ride on the tract orthemoldboardplow Falling or crushing hazards can result in severe injuries or de...

Page 10: ...eding Do not use or allow anyone else to use this moldboard plow until el infonnation has been reviewed Annuely review fhi s manual before the season start t 1p Make periodic reviews of SAFETY end OPERATION of the moldboetd pk w a standard practice An untrained operator is nc i qualified to use this moldboard plow 3 6 OSHA Training Requirements The following training requirements have been taken f...

Page 11: ...ed to instructions to Keep all guards in place lfflen the machine tS in operation Permit no riders on equipment Stop engine disoonnect the power source and wail for all machine movement to stop before servicing adj1 1Sting cleaning or unclogging the equipmenl except where the machine must be running to be properly serviced or maintP led ill A hic h case the employer shal instruct employees as to a...

Page 12: ...low until al information has be en reviewed Annualy reviewthis manual before the season start op Make periodic reviews of SAFETY end OPERATION of the moldboatd plow a standard practice An untrained operator is not qualified to use this moldboard plow This sign off sheet is provided for your reOOfds to showth lt ell personnelwho will be working with the equipment have read and understand the infonn...

Page 13: ...rd plow AH applicable safety recommendations in other sections should also be followed 3 11 Storage Safety Refer to 7 1 StOfllge Safe on page 25 for safety recommendations related to storing the moldboard plow All applicable safety recommendations in oiher sections should also be follo ed 3 12 Maintenance Safety Refer to s 1 4aintenance Safety on page 26 for safety recommendations related to maint...

Page 14: ...4 Nomenclature IIOffl o c iptlon 1 A f 2 Bid Brace J Shear on f o Skl I ShOt 7 Mol IDOatd PIOWWrt 10 CATI 3 Polfll l IICfl Pl I 6000 St rte M ld PIO t 1 16 IronCraft 423 405 5150 ...

Page 15: ...necessary people and obstructions to prevent personal injury I Moldboard Plow Contact Ha z ard hand YlTo avoid serious injury or death keep away from ground engaging components Do not put hands under moldboaf d plow A Moldboard Plow Contact Ha z ard foot l To avoid serious injury or death keep away from ground engaging components Do not put feet under moldboa d plow IronCraft 423 405 5150 17 SAFET...

Page 16: ...alO Pln i S 2 1 TractorSafety Devices Iftransporting or operating the tractor and implement near s public roadway the tractormustbe equipped with proper wamillQ lighting and a Slow Moving Ve hide SMV emblem v flich are cle arty lisible from the rest of the unit Lights and s SMV emblem must be attached directJy on the implement if the lisibility of the tractor wamillQ signals is obscured Never oper...

Page 17: ...he moldboard plow should be securety resting on the ground or setting on blocks Keep hands and feet from under the plow and dear of pind points between the tractor hitch a ms and moldboard plow hitdi prls A Cntsh Hazard Do not allow anyone to stand between the hitch and implement during hook up operations Never operatethe hydraulic 3 point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor...

Page 18: ...follow ground oonto s 5 4 2 SettingtM Depth The plow point pitch is controlled by the 3 point hitch top tumbucide link Shortening the upper linkwill increase the depth Lengthening the upper link will decrease the depth 6000se11e MOlcKIOitO Pt rll 20 5 4 3 Setting IlleWidth The pk w share on the right hand bottom must be aligned next to the furrow in ordet to do s clean eve n job The following adju...

Page 19: ...or lowering the ooulter shaft The coutter should be set deep enough to cut trash and le ave a clean furrow wait If set too deep it will push trash i tead of cutting it l n hard soils raise the ooulter to reduce the tendency to lift the plow out of the ground In sofler sols especialy when there is heavy trash move the ooutte r down Be sure to tighten the U bolt nuts after adjusting the ooulter 5 6 ...

Page 20: ...hecked 1 After 1 2 hour ofoperation 8 Check atl fasteners and tighten if necesS lry b Make sure that the ground contacting components are in good condition c Check fhat the coutler wheel tums freety If equipped d Lubricate the coulter wheel bearing 2 After 10 hours of operation 8 Go to fhe normal servicing and mainten anoe schedule es defined in the Maintenance Section 5 9 G neral Operating lnstru...

Page 21: ...ives a cleanfurrowwithout tuggi lg the engine Do not operate above 5 MPH 10 When you get to the end of a pass ra i se the moklboard plow before tuming Do n make turns v 1iile the plow is in the ground IronCraft 423 405 5150 23 S 10 Detaching l rom Tractor 1 Move the moldboard plow to a level storage location and lower it to the ground or onto blocks Pa the tractor place the transmission in park or...

Page 22: ... tractor should be equjpped with a Roll Over Protective Structure ROPS and a seat bell 6000 eAe MOIIKIOilO Ptr IW i SAFITY INSTRUC110 S The following s afety instructions are provided to help prevent injury or limit equipment damage A Drive Safely 41a Be a safe and courteous driver Anticipate what other drivers will do and drive accordingly A Al low Exh a Distane e 41a Appty brakes earty Leave ext...

Page 23: ...is inside a building is ideal Move the moldboard plow to its storage area 4 Raise he moldboard plow Wt1h the 3 porlt hitch and place on blocks 5 Disconnect the moldboard plow from the 3 point hitch and drive the tractor away from the moldboard plow Refer to 5 10 Detaching From Tractor on page 2 3 Do notteave the trador attached to the moldboard plow 6 lubricate al grease points Make sure all greas...

Page 24: ... installed Fix dama worn or broken parts Replacement Parts If replacement parts a re necessary genujne factory replacement parts must be used to restore the unjt to its original specifications rrtan Implement will not accept responsibilrty for damages as a result of theuse of unapproved parts 6000senes M01CK10i10 Pblt 26 SAFITY INSTIVCTIONS The following safety instructions are provided to help pr...

Page 25: ... Also dean the lubricant passageway Replace the zerk if necessary 8 3 Ground Enoaging Compononts GrolX d engaging components are subject to abrasion and wear Wom components wil require replacement Always use new plow bolts when re placing any ground engaging component 8 3 1 Plow Share Replacement 1 Remove the four 7 16x 1 1 2 plow bolts three for the 6112M 2 Install the replaoement plow share usin...

Page 26: ...nes MokKloaro PI0 6 8 5 Welding Repairs BefOfe performing any type of welding repair to the moldbo ard plow contact IronCraft fo approval Reptiir weldi 9 must be done withcare and with procedures that may be beyond the capabilitiesofthe Ofdinary welder t ARNING I A Personal lnju ry Hazard Repairs or modifications to the moldboard plow can result in serious injury or death should these repairs fail...

Page 27: ...ghten all bolts to the torque spedfied in the charts unless otherwise noled Check lightness ofbolts periodically using the bolt torque chart as a g uide Always re plaoe hardware with the same Grade bolt A WARNlffQ I EQUIPMENT FAILURE The torque value fOf bolts and capscrews are identified by their head markings Replacin g higher Grade bolts Grade 5 with lower Grade bolts will lead to equipment fai...

Page 28: ...ter Each Use coata11grounoenga glng m Wl fl Ml prevent111ve ln pe tthe grouM eng3 COfll Ol lenl6rorv ea and 1amage Every 50 Hours Grease couner11 fleethi Cl 11eqi ppe Annually Grease co1J11er11 fleethi Cl IIeqijppe Ma1 esvrealtutener are propelff11 menea Inspectme grouM ef Pgln COrTf Ol lffll6rot ea ano 1arnage M al esure llfle 3 pomnncn pin ano retaklerctlp ate1n 9000COMmon oo no1usenomemade or h...

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Page 30: ...proper assembly pro ure s for your implement and fumishes operating snd maintenance recommendations lo help you obtain long and satisfactory service PURCHASER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY OTHER DEFECT OR CONDUCT GMNG RISE TO llABILITY SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT SOLO ANO THE MANUFACTURER UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ECONOMIC LOSS OR INCIDENTAL OR CO...

Page 31: ...ELIVERY DATE _____ _ TRACTOR MAKE MODEL BEING USED WITHABOVE UNIT ____________ _ PURCHASER S NAME _________________________ _ ADDRESS _________________________________ CITY _____________ STATE ______ _ ZIP _____ _ SELLING DEALER S NAME _______________________ _ CITY _____________ STATE _______ ZIP _____ _ I have f Hd all warranties and agre e with these conditions I agree to read and follow all sa...

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