4-6
F-832-2307
General Operation
1.
The horsepower requirements are typically 8-10
horsepower per foot of cut. This will vary widely due
to speed, depth, moisture, residue and types of soils.
Local dealers can help in making recommendations
for your areas.
2.
Operating speed is typically 4.5-6 mph. Excessive
speed can cause the unit to bounce, uneven depth,
and create a ridge on the outside edges. Too low of
speed may not allow the unit to properly fill in the
center furrow.
3.
Lift wheels must always be in contact with the ground
and carrying some implement weight. Lift wheels are
used to gauge the depth of each frame section and to
control the leveling feature. Maximum discing depth
can not be achieved by raising the lift wheels off the
ground. Little or no weight on the lift wheels will
cause the frame sections to gouge, side-draft, and
buckle producing inconsistent cutting depth.
4.
Do not turn with the disc in the ground, this can put
excessive side load on the gangs and hitch. Raise
the unit slightly when making turns to prevent
gouging and pushing a ridge.
Field Operation
1.
Raise the unit to take the weight off of the transport
locks. Remove the transport locks from the lift
cylinders (on the main frame only.) Store the
transport locks on the retainers above the main lift
.
2.
Remove the wing lock pins and store in the extra hole
in the wing stabilizer. Unfold the wings and extend
the fold cylinders completely
CAUTION
3.
Fully raise the unit and hold tractor lever 30 seconds
to rephase lift cylinders before starting field
operation.
4.
Check unit for level side to side and front to rear.
5.
Set depth control. Do not raise lift wheels completely
off ground. Lift wheel, gauge depth for each section
and control front to rear level.
6.
Adjust front gauge wheels depth.
Failure to remove wing lock pins before unfolding
wings will cause permanent equipment damage.
