Land Pride CA1548, Operator'S Manual

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Section 2: Adjustments
Table of Contents
CA1548, CA1556, CA1564 & CA1572 Core Aerators 325-091M 12/10/18
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Section 2: Adjustments
Parking Stands
Storage Position
Refer to Figure 2-1:
Parking stands may be adjusted fully down so that
the Core Aerator spoons are supported just above
ground as shown in Figure 2-1. Use this position
when parking the Core Aerator.
Working Position
Refer to Figure 2-2:
The three parking stands should be fully raised for
working and while transporting. Be sure to secure
parking stands in the up position with wire retaining
pins.
Leveling Adjustments
Refer to Figure 2-2:
Check for levelness by parking tractor on a level
surface and lowering Aerator down until unit is
approximately 1 to 2 inches off the ground with
parking stand up in the working position.
Place tractor in park or set park brake, shut tractor
off, and remove switch key.
1. Place a level on the mainframe. Level
mainframe from left to right by adjusting one of
the tractor’s lower 3-Point arms up or down.
2. Without starting the tractor, lower tractor’s
3-Point hitch until the Aerator’s weight is off the
tractor.
3. Rotate level 90 degrees and place across
mainframe. Adjust tractor’s top center link until
mainframe is level from front to back.
Weight Tray
Refer to Figure 2-1:
Additional weights may be added to the weight tray
frame (Not expanded metal guard). Do not exceed
the maximum weight limits given below.
CA1548 & CA1556 . . . . . . .400 lbs. Maximum
CA1564 & CA1572 . . . . . . .500 lbs. Maximum
NOTE: See Tractor Operator’s Manual for
instructions on how to adjust tractor’s lower
3-Point arms and top center link.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT SUPPORT ADDED
WEIGHT BY THE EXPANDED METAL GUARD.
ADDED WEIGHT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY
THE OUTER EDGE OF THE WEIGHT TRAY
FRAME, DISTRIBUTED EVENLY OVER THE
FRAME, AND SECURED IN PLACE.
NOTE: Ballast may need to be added to your
tractor to maintain steering control. Refer to your
tractor’s Operator’s Manual to determine if
additional ballast is required.
Parking Stand Un-hooked Position without added weights
Figure 2-1
Parking Stand Working Position
Figure 2-2
27978
Spoons Supported
Above Ground
Extended Parking
Stand Fully Down
And Secured With
Wire Retaining Pins
Weight Tray
SEE IMPORTANT NOTE UNDER WEIGHT TRAY.
27979
Extended Parking
Stand Fully Up And
Secured With Wire
Retaining Pins
Level Placed on
Front Mainframe
Level Placed Across
Mainframe
Weight Tray
SEE IMPORTANT NOTE UNDER WEIGHT TRAY.