Section 2: Operating
11/28/18
SP2060, SP2072, SP3072 & SP3084 Soil Pulverizers 307-099M
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Transporting
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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When traveling on public roadways, travel in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass safely. Use accessory
lights, clean reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign that
is visible from the back to warn operators in other vehicles
of your presence. Always comply with all federal, state, and
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Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) with
attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower speed.
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Reduce ground speed when turning and leave enough
clearance to avoid making contact with obstacles such as
buildings, trees, fences, etc. Making contact can result in
equipment damage and cause serious injury or death.
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Make sure implement does not block tractor’s Slow Moving
Vehicle (SMV) sign when transporting on a public road. If
operators in vehicles approaching from the back cannot
easily see the sign, then install one on the implement that is
visible to warn of your presence.
1.
Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when
turning; and leave enough clearance so the Soil
Pulverizer does not contact obstacles such as
buildings, trees, or fences.
2. Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another.
3. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
4. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
Add Weight
Up to 400 lbs of weight may be applied by installing bricks
or blocks in frame for additional weight if required by
ground conditions.
General Operating Instructions
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Operate only power machines equipped with a certified
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep
folding ROPS in the “locked up” position when
appropriate. If ROPS is in the locked up position, fasten seat
belt snugly and securely to help protect against serious
injury or death from falling and machine overturn.
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Speeds in excess of 5 MPH can damage frame & or shanks
Before putting your Land Pride Pulverizer into service you
must thoroughly review the Operator’s Manual. Once you
have read the Operator’s Manual and properly mounted
the pulverizer on your tractor, you should be ready to
head for the work site. You should have already removed
any sizable sticks, rocks, or extraneous debris from this
area. Do not attempt to rip up concrete, black top,
asphalt, or large rocks.
With tractor stopped, lower 3-point of tractor down until
all weight is off the tractor. Pull ahead slowly to get the
shanks to start digging. Scarifying and pulverizing action
will commence as soon as the rear roller touches the
ground and begins to roll. Increase ground speed once
shanks and roller have entered the ground. Do not
exceed 5 MPH and make straight passes only. When you
reach the end of a pass, raise tractor’s 3-point up before
turning. Trying to turn with unit in the ground will damage
the scarifier shanks and can damage the pulverizer roller.
If ground conditions are extremely hard and the scarifier
shanks are not achieving adequate penetration, you may
need to add additional weight to the top frame.
Up to 400 lbs can be added to this area.
If the pulverizing roller is bouncing and not staying in
uniform contact with the ground, the down pressure of the
roller can be adjusted by the spring tensioners located at
both ends of the pulverizer.
If you are getting a build-up on the rear roller, pulverizing
operations should be discontinued until the ground is dry
enough to work. If the ground needs more cultivation
than can be accomplished in one pass, continue to make
additional passes until the desired finish is achieved.
Owners of the Model 30 Series Land Pride Pulverizers
can attach an additional optional rear mounted pulverizer
roller to achieve a more professional finish in less time.
Once you are finished using your pulverizer, park it on a
dry and level surface, clean it, and make it ready for the
next use. With a little practice you will be able to achieve
professional results from your Land Pride Pulverizer.
IMPORTANT: Do Not
turn tractor with pulverizer
shanks in the ground. Damage to shanks will occur.
