to the ground (
). When you lift the plow, the
indicator on the gauge moves down. Marks on the
gauge show the number of inches lower or higher than
the maximum depth that you are plowing (
).
The gauge reads from +2 to -3. The +2 on the gauge
represents a 5.0 cm (2 inch) depth below the bare
surface and the -3 on the gauge represents a 7.6 cm
(3 inch) above the bare surface. The 0 on the gauge
indicates that no offset is applied to the blade depth.
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Figure 7
1.
Depth gauge
2.
Gauge-locking lever
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Figure 8
1.
Gauge-rod assembly
2.
Parallel to the ground
When plowing bare ground, the maximum depth
indicated on the gauge is the 0 mark. You can plow
down to the +1 mark, but you will contact the ground
with the coulter axle. Plowing any lower may damage
the coulter.
When plowing grass covered ground, the gauge
will read about an inch lower than the actual depth
because of the grass. In this case, lower the plow to
the desired coulter depth and note the reading on
the gauge.
If you transport the plow or plow rough terrain, you can
lock the gauge at the +2 position to keep it from being
damaged. To lock the gauge, manually raise it to the
+2 position and move the locking lever to the left.
Transport Position
1.
With the plow raised above the ground, shut off
the engine and remove the key.
2.
Remove the lower lynch pin and clevis pin
securing the blade to the plow.
Note:
To completely remove the blade, remove
both the upper and lower lynch and clevis pins;
refer to
.
3.
Swing the blade up and secure it using the lynch
and clevis pin as shown in
.
4.
When transporting the attachment, keep it as
close to the ground as possible, no more than 15
cm (6 inches) above the ground. Tilt it rearward.
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Figure 9
1.
No more than 15 cm (6
inches) above the ground
2.
Tilt the attachment
rearward.
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