Hurricane 3-PT 42, Быстрый старт

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HURRICANE DITCHER CO., INC. 3-PT 42 DITCHER
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securely tied down. You may wish to place boards under each parking stand and the ripper tooth to
prevent damage to the floor of your truck or trailer.
USING THE MODEL 3-PT 42
Each customer will use their machine for different purposes and in slightly different ways. We
cannot tell you the proper way to use your machine for your particular purpose, but we can make
recommendations for various uses.
BUILDING OR REWORKING A DRAINAGE DITCH OR WATERWAY – The ditcher throws soil
and debris to the left side. When possible, it is more efficient if the soil is thrown to both sides of the ditch
or waterway. To do this, make your first pass in the center of your ditch or waterway. After turning
around, make your second pass in the opposite direction with the right wheel of your tractor in the cut you
just made. Operate the machine’s impeller wheel 5 to 10 inches deep and travel about 2½ miles per
hour. If the ditch or waterway needs to be deeper, start in the center again and work outward. If the ditch
needs to be deeper but the soil is unable to be thrown out due to the steepness of the ditch bank, take an
additional pass cutting soil off the left bank. This will allow you to make an additional pass traveling in the
same direction cutting soil in the bottom of the ditch and make it easier to discharge the soil. Even if you
have excess horsepower, it is best not to cut over 10 inches deep. Running 5 to 10 inches deep per pass
allows the soil to be broken up sufficiently and dispersed evenly. This same process is used when
cleaning a terrace channel.
RESHAPING OR BUILDING A TERRACE – The terracing shield would be lowered to build up
your terrace when traveling in one direction and raised scattering the soil back up the hill when traveling
the other way. This procedure allows you to increase the water capacity of your terrace without a high
terrace ridge and also allows your good topsoil to be distributed back into the area where it is needed.
This machine can be used to clean small roadside ditches, as well. (Remember, the soil is
thrown out the left side of the machine and may be distributed over a 60 foot area; rocks and other debris
may go farther.) The maximum depth of cut for the 3-PT 42 is approximately 27 inches depending on
how your tractor is set up (primarily tire size).
CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION
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Read and understand the operator’s manual.
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Read all information on the safety decals on the machine.
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Check all bolts to make sure they are tight.
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Before connecting to tractor PTO and as general daily maintenance, check for free movement of
driveline and/or slack in chain (See Free Movement of Driveline section on page 11-12) .
WARNING! Do not operate this machine above 1000 RPM. Excessive speed of PTO can be
dangerous and could cause personal injury or damage to your tractor or ditcher.
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Check that all hydraulic hoses are secured and will not interfere with the tractor wheels, PTO shaft or
any other part.
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Be sure the PTO is hooked up correctly and will not interfere with the drawbar strap on the tractor.
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Be sure the hitch is secure.
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Check your tractor’s hydraulic oil reservoir level (See Lubrication section on page 10-11) .