Landoll 3210 Series, Operator'S Manual

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4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
The Model 3210 Series Mulcher is a rolling
tillage tool designed to achieve the following:
•
Mix the soil.
•
Eliminate air pockets.
• Destroy small weeds.
•
Level the seed bed.
•
Raise moisture to the upper soil level for
consistent seed germination.
•
Roll a small soil particle bed for maximum
seed germination.
•
Retain moisture at the seed level by placing
a firm particle blanket at the upper level.
•
Reduce evaporation by controlling the sur-
face area of the soil which is exposed.
• Assist wind erosion control with a firmed sur-
face.
•
Assist water erosion control by placing end-
less small grooves and miniature pockets in
the surface which prevent run-off and aid in
even water penetration into the soil.
These objectives are often accomplished by
running the spring tines at less than full rotational
depth. Full depth is usually not necessary. An
added benefit of less fuel consumption is realized
when the tines are run shallow. A cylinder stop or
stroke control cylinder is recommended to maintain
working depth. The Model 3210 is available in 10’,
12’, 13’, 14’, 15’, and 18’ wide models.
This manual is written purposely to acquaint
new owners of the Model 3210 Series Mulcher with
the functions of the various component parts of the
machine as well as the service and safe operation
which is vital to long life and optimum performance.
Read it carefully.
Knowing how to operate this machine is impor-
tant from the standpoint of performance as well as
safety. The length of service you receive from this
machine depends on proper machine operation, lu-
brication, and preventative maintenance. Knowing
how the machine works will also help you trouble
shoot any problems that may occur.
Safety is of prime importance when operating
this machine. Before you operate this machine, be
sure to read the operating instructions and have a
thorough understanding of them.
This manual should remain with the machine
when sold.
This manual was prepared from the latest
product information available at publication
time. The Company reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice or obliga-
tion.
CAUTION
1. AVOID INJURY OR FATAL ACCI-
DENTS. READ THESE SAFETY PRE-
CAUTIONS COMPLETELY AND CARE-
FULLY! UTILIZE THESE INSTRUC-
TIONS WHEN OPERATING YOUR MA-
CHINE.
2. THE OPERATOR SHOULD BE A RE-
SPONSIBLE ADULT FAMILIAR WITH
FARM MACHINERY AND TRAINED IN
THIS MACHINE’S OPERATIONS. DO
NOT ALLOW PERSONS TO OPERATE
THIS MACHINE UNTIL THEY HAVE
READ THIS MANUAL AND HAVE DE-
VELOPED A THOROUGH UNDER-
STANDING OF THE SAFETY PRECAU-
TIONS AND OF HOW THE MACHINE
WORKS.
3. TO PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH,
USE A TRACTOR EQUIPPED WITH A
ROLL-OVER PROTECTION STRUC-
TURE (ROPS) AND SEAT BELT. DO
NOT PAINT OVER, REMOVE OR DE-
FACE ANY SAFETY DECALS ON YOUR
EQUIPMENT. OBSERVE ALL SAFETY
DECALS AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUC-
TIONS ON THEM.
4. REMEMBER! YOUR BEST INSUR-
ANCE IS A CAREFUL AND RESPONSI-
BLE OPERATOR. IF THERE IS ANY
PORTION OF THIS MANUAL OR OF
THE MACHINE’S OPERATION YOU DO
NOT UNDERSTAND, CONTACT YOUR
L O C A L A U T H O R I Z E D L A N D O L L
DEALER, OR LANDOLL CORPORA-
TION.
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