Attaching the Disc to the Tractor
The disc is equipped with a fixed tongue
attached to the disc hitch with two 1” grade 8
bolts. The tongue is designed to be attached to
a clevis type tractor drawbar.
Though not essential, for best results, the
tractor used to pull this unit should be equipped
with a swinging drawbar.
The following procedure is recommended to
attach the tractor to the disc. This procedure is
best carried out with the disc in the raised
position and the transport lock installed over the
hydraulic cylinder. Use the hitch jack (A) to
raise or lower the tongue to the level where it
will fit into the tractor drawbar clevis. Back the
tractor to the drawbar tongue and install the
drawbar pin (B) and its retaining hardware. This
procedure may take more than one attempt –
safety takes time.
Install the safety chain (C).
CAUTION:
Do not allow others to stand between the tractor and disc when moving the tractor.
Do not allow others to position themselves to install the drawbar pin while operating the
tractor.
Prevent serious injury or death to you or others caused by unexpected movement of the machine.
Engage the parking brake and/or place transmission in PARK, shut off engine and remove key
before working around hitch.
Transporting the Disc
Clean both quick disconnects (D) and tractor couplers before connecting. Shut off the tractor and
move the hydraulic levers back and forth to relieve pressure in open-center hydraulic systems.
Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor couplers. For ease of use, attach hoses in the
corresponding couplers which lower the disk when the hydraulic lever is moved forward and raises
it when the lever is moved backwards.
CAUTION:
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate skin causing serious injury. Avoid this
hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Tighten all
connections before applying pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard.
Protect your hands and body from high pressure fluids.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.
Turn the jack handle to take weight off hitch jack. Unpin jack, remove pin, swing jack up into
transport (horizontal) position and re-pin.
If the tractor is equipped with a swinging drawbar, make sure the drawbar is locked in the center
position.
Connect warning lights to the tractor outlet and test they are operating properly. Make sure the
SMV sign is installed and visible from the rear of the disk.
Check tire pressure and wheel bolts – adjust and tighten if necessary.
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