Norwood Kwik-Till HSD2500, Operator'S Manual

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4 - WORKING OPERATIONS
4-23
Adjusting Soil Deflector
For spring tillage, set the soil Soil Deflector
A
as far rear-
ward as possible to allow residue to pass without causing
ridging. If a furrow is noticed, adjust the operating speed to
10.5 mph (17 km/h) and adjust the
Soil Deflector
A
towards
the Rear Shank Tube
C
.
1. To adjust the soil deflector
A
forward or rearward, loosen
(Qty. 4) 1/2” Nylock Nuts
D
.
(See Fig. # 4-62)
A C D
Fig. # 4-62 Adjusting The Soil Deflector Forward or Rear-
ward
NOTE
To prevent furrowing, avoid running the soil deflector
A
too deep into the soil.
2. To adjust the soil deflector
A
depth, remove pin
B
and
adjust up or down. The soil deflector has 5 height settings.
(See Fig. # 4-63)
Fig. # 4-63 Adjusting The Soil Deflector Up Or Down
A
B
NOTE
For fall or heavy residue tillage, place the soil deflector in
the storage position.
3. To disengage the soil deflector, remove it and place it into
the storage position.
(See Fig. # 4-64)
Fig. # 4-64 Placing The Soil Deflector Into The Storage
Position.
A
STORAGE
POSITION