4-2
F-758R0
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Tractor Preparation
The Zone Commander may be used on tractors
equipped with category II or III three-point hitches. Before
attaching the Zone Commander, prepare the tractor as
follows:
a.
The rear tractor tires should be inflated equally
and ballast added according to the tractor
operator’s manual.
b.
For mounted type models, install front end
weights as needed on tractor to maintain stability.
Zone Commander Operation
1.
Before operating the Zone Commander, inspect it to
be sure it is in good operating condition.
2.
Replace badly worn or missing parts.
3.
While the machine is new, bolt tightness should be
checked after a few hours of operation. Tighten any
loose nuts or cap screws. Check the gauge wheel lug
bolts daily.
4.
Check the gauge wheel tire inflation. All tires should
be equally inflated to avoid side draft.
Attaching to Three-Point Hitch
1.
Carefully back the tractor into place.
2.
Attach the Zone Commander to the tractor.
3.
For tractors equipped with Quick Hitches:
a.
Attach quick hitch to the Zone Commander
b.
Raise and make sure lower pin locks are
secured.
c.
Raise the parking stand and pin in fully up
position.
d.
When disconnecting the Zone Commander,
adjust stands to leave the toolbar tilted slightly
forward. This will permit easier disconnecting
and reattaching.
4.
For tractors not equipped with Quick Hitch:
a.
Attach lower lift arms of the tractor to the Zone
Commander utilizing appropriate pins. Zone
Commander models come with either Category II
& III WIDE or Category IV NARROW hitches.
b.
Attach top link after connecting lower lift arms.
Raise parking stands into clamps or remove.
When disconnecting, place stand so that the
Zone Commander is stable.
5.
Reinstall the stabilizer bars or sway blocks before
transporting
CAUTION
Do not move tractor without making sure top
hitch is connected to tractor.
