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ASSEMBLY &

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

WHEEL OFFSET DISC HARROW

MODELS: TRCW-20 & TRCW-24

EFFECTIVE SERIAL #:

TRCW-20: 10TRCW-100
TRCW-24: 12TRCW-100

PUBLISHED DATE: 08/08/2017

Summary of Contents for TRCW-20

Page 1: ...1 ASSEMBLY OPERATOR S MANUAL WHEEL OFFSET DISC HARROW MODELS TRCW 20 TRCW 24 EFFECTIVE SERIAL TRCW 20 10TRCW 100 TRCW 24 12TRCW 100 PUBLISHED DATE 08 08 2017 ...

Page 2: ...CALS 9 10 SAFETY RULES 11 20 PREPARING THE TRACTOR 21 PREPARING DISC 22 NOTES 23 ATTACHING DETACHING 24 28 NOTES 29 TRANSPORTING MACHINE 30 32 OPERATING MACHINE 33 44 LUBRICATION 45 MAINTENANCE 46 53 STORAGE 54 ASSEMBLY 55 62 HOW TO ORDER PARTS 63 WARRANTY 64 LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM 65 ...

Page 3: ...3 MODEL VIEW PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION TRW 20 ...

Page 4: ...e machine WARRANTY is provided as a part of the Rome support program for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual The warranties are explained on the warranty pages that are included in this manual THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM IN THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL MUST BE COMPLETED AND SENT IN TO ROME PLOW COMPANY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF PURCHASE FOR THE WARRANTY...

Page 5: ...th all the adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to operate Replacement manuals can be obtained from your selling dealer The equipment you have purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide dependable and satisfactory use Like all mechanical products it will require cleaning and upkeep Lubricate the unit as specified Observe all safety information in this manu...

Page 6: ... fittings have been installed and lubricated Be sure all grease fittings are installed Lubricate the harrow Tires are properly inflated Disc gangs rotate freely without dragging on scrapers Check all pins to make sure retaining hardware is in place Paint all unpainted bolts and nuts and any other parts scratched in shipment Connect disc harrow securely to tractor drawbar and check hydraulic system...

Page 7: ...or during the day accessory lights and devices should be used for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles Various safety lights and safety devices are available from your Rome dealer In this regard tell customers to check local governmental regulations Complete Delivery and Warranty Registration forms listing serial number of machine Explain Warranty Have dealer and customer sign form Show...

Page 8: ... items required daily and those whose lubrication time is due Look for loose or missing bolts or parts Check hydraulic system for leakage Check the tire pressures and wheel bolts Check all pins to be sure that retaining hardware is in place Check all oil bath bearing assemblies and inspect for leakage Be sure that all gang components are tight on the axles and axle nuts meet the recommended torque...

Page 9: ...9 SAFETY DECALS ...

Page 10: ...10 SAFETY DECALS 1 2 3 5 4 RED REFLECTOR 6 RED FLO REFLECTOR 7 AMBER REFLECTOR 8 S M V DECAL 9 ...

Page 11: ...tention to safety messages in this manual FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your machine safety signs Keep safety signs in good condition Replace missing or damaged safety signs Be sure new equipment components and repair parts included the current safety signs Replacement safety signs are available from your Rome dealer Learn how to operate the ma...

Page 12: ... ditch or creek SLOW DOWN when turning and traveling over rough ground or the machine may tip over Wear protective gloves to help prevent injury from cutting edges of disc blades when removing or installing scraper blades Park or block disc so it will not roll when disconnecting from tractor drawbar Lower the disc completely to the ground before unhitching from tractor If disc is to be unhitched i...

Page 13: ...t and fire extinguisher handy Keep emergency numbers for doctors ambulance service hospital and fire department near your telephone WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating machine PROTECT AGAINST NOISE Prolonged exposu...

Page 14: ...ighting and marking Keep the lighting and marking visible and in good working order Replace or repair lighting and markings that have been damaged or lost USE A SAFETY CHAIN A safety chain will help control drawn equipment should it accidentally separate from the drawbar Using the appropriate adapter parts attach the chain to the tractor drawbar support or other specified anchor location Provide o...

Page 15: ...slopes or hills Keep the SMV emblem and reflectors clean and visible from the rear Always pin drawbar in center position for ALL tractors when transporting When transporting machine on a road or highway at night or during the day use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles In this regard check local governmental regulations Various safety lights and devices...

Page 16: ...ot have brakes do not travel more than 32 km h 20 mph and do not tow loads more than 1 5 times the tractor s weight If towed equipment has brakes do not travel more than 40 km h 25 mph and do not tow loads more than 4 5 times the tractor weight Ensure the load does not exceed the recommended weight ratio Add ballast to recommended maximum for the tractor lighten the load or get a heavier towing un...

Page 17: ...e engine Remove the key Allow machine to cool Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed Fix damage immediately Replace worn or broken parts Remove any buildup of grease oil or debris On self propelled equipment disconnect battery ground cable before making adjustments on electrical systems or welding on machin...

Page 18: ... use solvent or paint stripper remove stripper with soap and water before welding Remove solvent or paint stripper containers and other flammable material from area Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes before welding or heating AVOID HEATING NEAR PRESSURIZED FLUID LINES Heating near pressurized fluid lines resulting in severe burns to yourself and bystanders can generate flammable spray Do ...

Page 19: ...SBESTOS DUST Avoid breathing dust that may be generated when handling components containing asbestos fibers Inhaled asbestos fibers may cause lung cancer Components in products that may contain asbestos fibers are brake pads brake band and lining assemblies clutch plates and some gaskets The asbestos used in these components is usually found in a resin or sealed in some way Normal handling is not ...

Page 20: ...tems as oil fuel coolant brake fluid filters and batteries Use leak proof containers when draining fluids Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them Do not pour waste onto the ground down a drain or into any water source Air conditioning refrigerants escaping into the air can damage the Earth s atmosphere Government regulations may require a certified a...

Page 21: ...of machine Always pin drawbar in center position for ALL tractors when transporting machine Place the drawbar in lower position offset down 16 20 in from ground to top of drawbar as shown For four wheel drive tractors allow drawbar to swing by moving bolts on support of drawbar one position for field operation only ...

Page 22: ...epair if necessary ADJUSTING RIGID SCRAPERS Using a ratchet or other suitable wrench adjust scraper blade so curved surfaces match with the curved disc blade The heel of the scraper should be from the disc blade It should be slightly closer at the point so that trash build up between the scraper and the disc blade is minimal The scraper should not come in contact with the disc blade as the blade t...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES ...

Page 24: ...ure drawbar pin with spring strap or hex nut 3 Remove tongue jack from hitch point on side of drawbar and install in storage position ATTACHING SAFETY CHAIN TO TRACTOR CAUTION A safety chain will help control drawn equipment should it accidentally separate from the drawbar Using the appropriate adapter parts attach the chain to the tractor drawbar support or other specified anchor location Provide...

Page 25: ...ying pressure Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids If an accident occurs see a doctor immediately Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical source 1 Plug depth control cylinder hoses into No 1 tractor...

Page 26: ...and quick lock pin 3 Remove weight from drawbar by cranking jack handle clockwise 4 Disconnect warning light plug from tractor and place in storage receptacle if available If equipped CAUTION To avoid injury from escaping hydraulic oil under pressure relieve pressure in the system by shutting off tractor and moving remote cylinder operating levers in both directions before attaching hoses to or de...

Page 27: ...t lock and then remove front transport lock 2 Remove transport locks and place in the field positions see illustration below 3 Slowly move No 1 tractor SCV lever back and forth several times while observing smooth operation of disc The disc should rise when the lever is pulled back and lower when the lever is pushed forward If the action is reversed reverse the hose connections in the No 1 hydraul...

Page 28: ...TMENT Note Disc may need readjusting when using a tractor with a different drawbar height The disc must be level front to rear when transporting If the harrow is not level then use the hydraulic tongue cylinder before and after to level the harrow ...

Page 29: ...29 NOTES ...

Page 30: ...ry to the operator or bystanders Before transporting close harrow fully and install locking pin Raise the harrow to its full height and install locking devices Always install transport locks in the following sequence front right rear then left rear EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN TRANSPORTING THE HARROW ON PUBLIC ROADS The harrow depending on size may be wider than a highway lane Beware of traffic and avoid...

Page 31: ...oid damage to jack Make sure tongue jack is installed in storage position on top of drawbar 1 After hitching to tractor remove tongue jack from hitch point on the side of the drawbar and install in storage position on the top of the drawbar ATTACHING SAFETY CHAIN TO TRACTOR CAUTION A safety chain will help control drawn equipment should it accidentally separate from the tractor drawbar while trans...

Page 32: ...rators of other vehicles In this regard check local governmental regulations Various safety lights and devices are available from your Rome dealer 1 Attach warning light plug to tractor outlet socket 2 To obtain maximum warning be sure warning lights reflectors and SMV sign are clean TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE CAUTION When transporting machine on a smooth surface road do not exceed maximum tractor t...

Page 33: ...IS STANDING CLEAR BEFORE OPERATING THE DISC Walk around the unit looking for people servicemen etc before mounting the tractor to operate the disc Moving the disc while someone is between the gang assemblies could result in their serious personal injury NEVER WORK UNDER A RAISED HARROW The raised harrow could fall suddenly causing serious personal injury Lower the harrow to the ground before servi...

Page 34: ... disc drawbar is level with the tractor drawbar when the harrow is in the ground in the plowing position 4 Be sure the tractor and machine has been properly prepared See PREPARING THE TRACTOR and PREPARING THE DISC sections TIGHTENING HARDWARE After the first day of operation check all hardware and gang bolts Tighten as needed See MAINTENANCE section OPERATING SPEED The harrow should be operated b...

Page 35: ... Extending the hydraulic cylinder will raise disc and lower the wheels for transporting and turning SCRAPER ADJUSTMENT Each scraper should be adjusted so that it does not come in contact with the disc blade as the blade turns but be slightly closer at the point so that trash cannot build up between the scraper and the disc blade ...

Page 36: ...ontrol is possible using wheels on transport assembly to act as depth gauges Select a level area and lower the disc gangs to the ground Determine the inches of penetration desired and raise wheels to a height equal to that requirement Check measurement From the hydraulic rod stop assortment select the proper combination of stops that when attached around the rod will limit rod travel so it bottoms...

Page 37: ...ades The greater the angle the more aggressively the gang will plow The ideal situation is for the front and rear gangs to have close to equal amounts of angle so they both plow to the same depth The front and rear gang carriers both have a series of angle adjusting holes that are located on the frame Each gang carrier can be adjusted from a minimum of 17 5 to a maximum of 25 approximately To chan...

Page 38: ... furrow In order to shift the rear gang to the right or left loosen the gang carrier mounting bolts on the gang carrier brackets that are slotted Now remove the bolts that are in the brackets without slots Then reposition the gang carrier on the frame by pulling the harrow forward or backward while the disc blades are resting on the ground This action will cause the gang carrier to shift to the ri...

Page 39: ...ore the leading ends of the front and rear gangs will be raised FRONT HITCH ADJUSTMENT It is important that the harrow drawbar be as close to level as possible when hitched to the tractor If the tractor drawbar is higher than the harrow drawbar it will tend to pull the front disc gang out of the ground Conversely if the tractor drawbar is lower it will tend to pull the front gang deeper into the g...

Page 40: ... rotate counterclockwise must be compensated for by shifting the drawbar plates on the offset bar to the left of the centerline to make the harrow heavier on the right side of the centerline as it is pulled through the ground THE FURTHER THE DRAWBAR PLATES ARE MOVED TO THE LEFT THE LESS THE SIDE DRAFT WILL BE ON THE TRACTOR ...

Page 41: ...41 OPERATING MACHINE ADJUSTING SIDE DRAFT ...

Page 42: ...nt gang disc blades 2 Reducing front angle will decrease amount of soil thrown by front gang equalizing amount of soil being moved by rear gangs 3 Too much angle will cause the gang to bulldoze and the soil will not flow through the disc blades 4 Letting transport wheels roll without gauging disc depth will stabilize front and rear gang penetration 5 The ideal situation is for the front and rear g...

Page 43: ...e adjusted to give the desired angle in the front gang To do this remove the angle selecting bolt rotate the drawbar to the desired setting replace and tighten bolts Moving the drawbar to right has the effect of increasing angle in the front gang moving it to the left decreases it The greater the angle the more aggressively the gang will plow This is desirable in hard ground conditions or when mor...

Page 44: ...eals facing outward therefore no damage can occur due to excessive lubrication CAUTION Before servicing the harrow always 1 Lower harrow to the ground 2 Shut the tractor off 3 Lock parking brake 4 Remove the key LUBRICATE WHEEL BEARINGS Once each season remove hubcaps and pack the bearing cones and seals with No 2 multi purpose lithium grease or equivalent Replace the grease seals if necessary Mak...

Page 45: ...ility of personal injury due to blow offs etc Maintain proper air pressure in the tires Important Never exceed manufacturer s maximum p s i displayed on the sidewall of the tire BEFORE DISCONNECTING ANY HYDRAULIC LINES RELIEVE THE PRESSURE Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin causing serious personal injury If injured by escaping hydraulic fluid obt...

Page 46: ... clean container and clean with kerosene or other solvents Inspect the bearings and seals If they are not in satisfactory condition replace them with new parts available from your Rome dealer Clean inside of hubs Pack the bearing cones and seals with No 2 multi purpose lithium grease or equivalent Make sure no foreign material is allowed to get into lubricant or bearing Re install the hub and bear...

Page 47: ...DISC SPACING All nuts and bolts must be kept tight Special attention must be given to keeping the axle nuts tight Important Tighten axle nuts daily during the first 7 seven days of operation when the harrow is new or after replacing an axle disc blade spacer or bearing After the next 36 40 hours of operation tighten again If these nuts are not kept tight axles will bend or break discs will turn on...

Page 48: ...to the ground 2 Shut off tractor engine and move hydraulic levers back and forth to release pressure 3 Disconnect hoses at tractor and cylinder ports Cover tractor outlets cylinder ports and hose ends 4 Remove cylinder pins Check and repair as necessary See your dealer 5 When installing cylinders follow instructions below for bleeding transport cylinder BLEEDING TRANSPORT CYLINDER CAUTION Escaping...

Page 49: ...harrow frame 4 Use axle nut wrenches to loosen gang axle nuts See TIGHTEN GANG AXLE NUTS in this section ASSEMBLING DISC SPACERS Important When gangs are disassembled be sure to wire brush spools and center of disc blades to remove dirt grit rust and paint You MUST have metal to metal contact between spools and disc blades to ensure satisfactory gang tightness Reassemble gangs so curved surfaces o...

Page 50: ...e sure that the recommended ft lbs torque has been achieved See the Torque Chart to the right for the proper torque setting of your particular gang axle nut size Mount the axle nut lock to either the bumper washer or the axle washer and secure axle nut with bolt and lock washer Important Re tighten axle nuts after the first 10 12 hours of operation Thereafter visually inspect axle nuts daily for t...

Page 51: ... viewed from the rear 2 Position rear gang assembly with concave side of discs to left as viewed from rear 3 Place gang carriers on corresponding gang assemblies and attach to bearing standards with bearing hex bolts hex jam nuts hex nuts and bearing wear plates Where lifting facilities are limited 1 Position gang carriers upside down Place gang assemblies on gang carriers and attach to bearing st...

Page 52: ...plosion Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel When inflating tires use a clip on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly Use a safety cage if available Check wheels for low pressure cuts bubbles damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE Equal pressure in all tires is necessary for eve...

Page 53: ...10 PLY 25 MPH 3420 LBS 44 PSI 40 12 5L X 15 12 PLY 12 PLY 25 MPH 3860 LBS 52 PSI 48 12 5L X 15 FI F INTERMITTENT HIGHWAY 4680 LBS 90 PSI 80 12 5L X 16 12 PLY 12 PLY 25 MPH 3960 LBS 52 PSI 50 16 5L X 16 1 10 PLY 10 PLY 25 MPH 5200 LBS 35 PSI 35 21 5L X 16 1 12 PLY 12 PLY 25 MPH 7150 LBS 32 PSI 30 385 65R 22 5 T 65 MPH 9370 LBS 120 PSI 95 CAUTION Check tire pressure regularly WARNING Never pull disc...

Page 54: ...the problem END OF THE SEASON MAINTENANCE 1 Clean disc thoroughly to remove dirt and trash which hold moisture and cause rusting 2 Lubricate disc BE SURE to grease gang bearings rotate the gangs and grease again This procedure WILL extend bearing life 3 Store disc where it is adequately protected from the weather 4 Coat exposed hydraulic cylinder rods with grease 5 Apply a good rust preventive suc...

Page 55: ...mended Use overhead lifting device or other supports if necessary to ensure safe assembly of the disc gang SUPPORT THE FRAME ASSEMBLY DURING ASSEMBLY Support the harrow frame with stands or lifting devices that are in good condition and that are capable of handling the weight of the assembly Be sure that the supports are on a clean dry surface PURGE AIR FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BEFORE OPERATION A...

Page 56: ...he axle C Important Care should be taken to prevent damage to the axle threads as parts are slid off and on the axle D Slide one disc blade down the axle until it contacts the axle washer Note The axle washer fits the concave side of the disc blade Bearings and spacers have concave and convex ends Curvatures must mate with discs or the gangs will not stay tight and damage will result Now slide a b...

Page 57: ...le Replace axle nut after applying lubricant to axle threads Tighten nut to remove all slack Final tightening will be done when the gang is in the horizontal position H Use an overhead crane or hoist to lower disc gang to horizontal position on the floor Use chock blocks to prevent the gang assembly from rolling Using the axle nut wrenches tighten both axle nuts as tight as possible For best resul...

Page 58: ... Install disc scrapers STEP 3 INSTALLING GANG CARRIERS TO FRAME Place the gang carriers in approximately the correct position on a flat surface and securely block them in an upright position Place the frame on top of the gang carriers and bolt in place with hex nuts provided Note Place flat washers against all slotted holes Inserting the pivot bolts first facilitates easy assembly Gangs may then b...

Page 59: ...to 80 100 lbs ft Torque lugs on the 10 bolt hubs to 250 lbs ft STEP 6 INSTALLING OFFSET BAR A Pin the offset bar onto the frame Use the pins provided with the cross locking bolt to secure the pin STEP 7 INSTALLING DRAWBAR The drawbar is attached to the offset bar with bolts that go through the bottom drawbar plate first and then through the top drawbar plate Secure hex bolts with lock washers and ...

Page 60: ...these are transport cylinders The base end of these cylinders attach to the frame of the TRW The rod end attaches to the cylinder bracket on the transport The other cylinder is a tongue leveling cylinder The base end of this cylinder attaches to the frame and the rod end attaches to the cylinder bracket on the offset bar B Attach the hydraulic hose holder to the drawbar by inserting it through the...

Page 61: ...05742 3059769 3059768 3060643 H 340J 8 36 HOSE CLAMP HALVE O RING BOSS X MJIC 90 HOSE ASSEMBLY 74 HOSE ASSEMBLY 90 HOSE ASSEMBLY 126 HOSE ASSEMBLY 140 BULKHEAD TEE HYRDRAULIC CYLINDERS 5 X 12 BOLT 5 16 X 2 GRADE 5 LOCK WASHER 5 16 COVER PLATE MALE QUICK COUPLER NITROGEN ACCUMULATOR SWIVEL NUT RUN TEE STRAIGHT ADAPTER MNPT MJIC WELDED CYLINDER 5 X 8 LARGE CLAMP HOSE ASSEMBLY 208 HOSE ASSEMBLY 198 H...

Page 62: ...ide of the drawbar assembly Secure with the shackle pin and cotter pin BEARING WEAR PLATES Note All models equipped The heavy duty bearing wear plates come from the factory already installed on the bearing assemblies If it becomes necessary to replace a wear plate follow these instructions remove the mounting bolts form the bearing assembly and place the bolt heads into the slots of the wear plate...

Page 63: ...adily available when you need it THIS PARTS BOOK IS FOR MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER To ensure prompt delivery please furnish the correct name of the co signee as well as the street address city state and zip code to which the parts are to be shipped Also please indicate whether shipment is to be by truck UPS air courier or by other means ONLY ROME PARTS GIVE ROME PERFORMANCE The same quality and craftsm...

Page 64: ...roper or unreasonable use accident or misuse f damage caused by unauthorized attachments alterations or modifications g damage caused by improper service setup or adjustments h Rome equipment which has had the serial numbers removed or made illegible i normal wear j transportation to and from authorized dealer s place of business or Rome k dealer travel hours l mileage m labor for unauthorized 3 D...

Page 65: ...aser Name _____________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ City ____________________________State _________Zip ________________ I have checked this equipment and reviewed the Owner s Manual and safe operating instructions with the owner Dealer Signature __________________________________________________ Date __________________________...

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