Mahindra MB PLOUGH, Service Manual, Page: 7 / 16

MAHINDRA APPLITRAC
Operating MB Plough
 Field Operation
 Before field operation:
 Apply grease at all the greasing points
 Make sure nut bolts for discs; scraper and coulter wheels are properly
tightened.
 Lift MB Plough and remove the stand and fix the stand at upper position.
 Operating Instructions:
 Attach the MB Plough as per instructions given. See section “Attaching and
detaching MB Plough”
 Maintain the forward speed of 3 to 5 kmph and rated ERPM to get the
optimum output.
 Lift the plow while turning the tractor and engage again once the turn is
completed.
 Do not make sharp turns or attempt to back up while MB Plough is in the
ground.
 Periodically check the weeds or soil or trash is blocked in between the
scrapers and remove them after stopping the tractor and removing ignition
key.
 Before starting plowing, select one of the tillage patterns and follow the
same to get the field leveled.
 Operating the hydraulic controls
 I. Position Control (PC) Lever: Position control lever (A) controls the lifting
and lowering of implement.
 Make sure that all the discs of the plow are touching the ground and
parallel to ground surface. This will help in getting uniform depth of
plowing.
 Adjust the hydraulic depth control lever to get the desired depth of plowing.
 Make sure the current position of the coulter so get plowing in straight line.
 This lever should be used for transport of implement, turn around at the end
of the field and constant depth of operation. Before setting PC lever to get
constant depth, move the Draft Control (DC) lever to its most forward
position. Place the PC lever at desired depth.
 II. Draft Control (DC) Lever: This lever is moved forward to deepen the
implement and rearward to shallow it. This lever is used for keeping the