Varitrak
T.G. Schmeiser Co., Inc.
Ph. (559) 268-8128
Fax (559) 268-3279
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5. The bucket wings can be raised and lowered
hydraulically. When in the down position, they are
mechanically locked rigid for land leveling. There are
holes for a bolt near the bottom and in the back of the
bucket that can be used to hold the bucket wings
down if the hydraulic lines are disconnected.
a. There is an adjusting screw near the bottom and in
the back of the bucket roll on each side. This is for
adjusting the bucket wings level with the center
section. Always make sure that all three buckets
are in line.
b. The large turnbuckles on each wing lock must be
adjusted to hold the bucket wings down tight when
in locked position. There are two adjusting screws
on each lift lock that are used to adjust the
hydraulic cylinder stroke to lock the hydraulic
cylinder pins about 1/4" to 3/4" past center.
This will hold the bucket wings in a locked position
with no pressure on hydraulic lines.
6. Traversing ditches that are over three feet wide and
twelve inches deep or crossing levees over twelve
inches in height at a ninety-degree angle to the ditch
or levee
SHOULD BE AVOIDED
. If this cannot be
avoided, the top link of the tractors 3-point hitch
should be disconnected to prevent the self-leveling
hitch from exceeding its travel limits and becoming
damaged. It is recommended in crossing a ditch or
levee that the tractor and the land leveler approach at
an approximate forty-five degree angle to allow the
self-leveling hitch to operate most efficiently.
7. When lowering the bucket wings, be sure that the
center bucket section is clear of the ground so that dirt
is not trapped between the buckets sections. Dirt will
prevent the buckets from lining up and forcing the
sections will damage the bucket lift mechanism.
Operation with a Laser System
1. Level the laser stand by loosening the four cap
screws and using a carpenters level on the top plate
of the laser stand. Retighten when level.
2. Adjust the tractors 3-point hitch so that the tractor lift
links are parallel to the ground.
3. Lengthen top link on the tractor until there is from 1-
3/4" to 2" of down stroke on 3 x 8 cylinder.
FIELD OPERATION
1. Adjust the bucket blade height with the tractors 3-
point hitch hydraulic control. This will determine the
load that will be carried in the bucket. The
recommended load is to have the bucket 2/3 full in
operation.
2. After the blade height has been set, adjust the center
link of the tractor's 3-point hitch so the H-Frame is
parallel to the ground. This is required to obtain the
maximum compensation in leveling. Whenever the
working height of the blade is changed, the center link
should be readjusted to keep the H-Frame parallel to
the ground.
3. The top link of the 3-point hitch should be adjusted so
that the A-Frame of the self-leveling hitch is
perpendicular to the ground. This is necessary to get
the maximum compensation (travel) in leveling.
4. The width of the rear wheel tread can be adjusted
while in motion but should not extend past the bucket
ends. This allows wide lateral stability and land
leveling and narrow tread width while turning in a
corner or along a ditch or levee.
3. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the tractor. Coil
the hoses and store them on top of the implement.
4. Extend or retract the tractor 3-point hitch top link to
remove tension on the top link hitch pin. When the
pin is loose and easy to rotate, remove the pin from
the Varitrak.
5. Disconnect the lift arms and drive the tractor away
from the Varitrak.