Section 3: Operating Procedures
FC10 C-Tine Field Cultivator 335-043M
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Operator’s Responsibilities
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Do not allow anyone near the tractor or implement while
operating. Stop operation if bystanders are too close. They
can be hit by flying projectiles, become entangled in the
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Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment
supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can
break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls
can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have fully
read and comprehended this manual, who have been
properly trained in the safe operation of this implement, and
who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result
from the inability to read, understand, and follow
instructions provided in this manual.
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Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with control of the
equipment, be pinched by moving components, become
entangled in rotating components, be struck by objects, be
thrown or fall from the equipment, etc.
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Make sure safety labels are in their proper location and are
in good condition before operating the attached implement.
Read and obey all instructions on the labels.
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose hardware,
missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks, and excessive
wear. Make repairs before putting implement back into
service. Serious breakdowns can result in injury or death.
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Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or meet
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications.
They can weaken the integrity and impair the safety,
function, performance, and life of the implement. Replace
parts only with genuine OEM parts.
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Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may
need weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine proper
weight requirements and maximum weight limitations.
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Never make contact with underground utilities such as
electrical power lines, gas lines, phone lines, etc. They can
cause serious injury or death from electrocution, explosion,
or fire. If in doubt, call 811 (USA) before digging so that they
can mark the location of underground services in the area.
For contact information, see Dig Safe in the “Important
Safety Information” starting on page 1.
Section 3: Operating Procedures
Startup Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the C-Tine Field Cultivator. Therefore, it
is absolutely essential that no one operates the cultivator
unless they are age 16 or older and have read, fully
understood, and are totally familiar with the Operator’s
Manual. Make sure the operator has paid particular
attention to:
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Important Safety Information
, page 1
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Section 3: Operating Procedures,
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Perform the following inspections before using your Field
Cultivator.
Operating Checklist
Check
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Make sure all tractor guards & shields are in
place & in good working condition.
None
Follow hook-up instructions.
Refer to “Section 1: Assembly & Set-up”
All adjustments have been made and secured.
Refer to “Section 2: Adjustment”.
Operator has read and understands how to
operate the C-Tine Field Cultivator.
Refer to “Section 3: Operating Procedures”.
Required maintenance has been completed.
Refer to “Section 4: Maintenance”.
Check cultivator initially and periodically for
loose bolts and pins. Refer to “Torque Values
Chart”.
