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4.1.3 ALIGN CART
1.
Initial alignment check: Pull cart a short distance on a dirt
surface. Measure and note the distance (A) of each cart
wheel from implement wheel track. If left tire distance is
less than right tire distance, cart is tracking to the left.
2.
Toe-in check: Measure and note distance between tire
centerlines, at a point level with wheel hub, on front and
rear of tires.
3.
Determine and make correction: If tire centerline
measurement at front is not the same as measurement
at rear , split the difference and apply it to a wheel based
on which way cart is tracking. For example, if centerline
measurement at rear of tires is 122 inches (3099 mm),
and the measurement at the front of tires is 118 inches
(2997 mm), adjustment will be 2 inches (51 mm). If cart
was determined to be tracking to left in step 1, extending right tie-rod to make centerline measurement of 120 inches
(3048 mm) would correct tracking to the left as well as the toe-in problem.
4.
Repeat step 1-3 to verify correct alignment.
5.
Once completed,torque tie rod jam nut to 425 ft.lbs. Mark with tongue seal for visible indicator if nut has moved. Cart
alignment should be re-checked after 25 miles or 100 acres.
5.1 DISCONNECT FROM IMPLEMENT
Crushing hazard.
The hitch may have a negative draft load (upward force).
Before disconnecting from tractor:
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Park the equipment on firm, level surface.
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Place tractor transmission in park, turn tractor engine off and remove ignition key.
• Block the wheels.
• Verify service locks are properly engaged or lower tool bar and lower row units to
the ground or pavement.
• Remove all product from tank.
Fertilizer can be dangerous to people, animals, and the environment.
Read and follow the safety and handling instructions provided by the fertilizer
manufacturer before working around fertilizer system.
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