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Connect the hoses so the toolbar raises when the tractor control lever is pulled back and lowered when the control is pushed forward.
Hook up hydraulic lines as follows:
Set #1 - Green Hoses -
Raise & Lower/ Wing Kick/ Down-pressure
Set #2 - Black Hoses (No Tape) -
Main Fold
Set #3 - Red Hoses -
Outside Wing Fold
Set #4 - Yellow Hoses -
Hydraulic Pump
IMPORTANT - For the yellow hoses, hook the 1/2” return hose to a low pressure return port on the tractor.
Connect the applicator to the tow vehicle using a hitch pin and make sure a retaining pin is secured in the hitch pin. Always attach the
safety chains to the applicator and the tow vehicle.
WARNING
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Before unhooking the applicator, empty contents from tank, unpin the jack from storage position, and lock it in
the usage position. Lower the jack stand to the ground until the weight of the applicator is transferred to the jack. Keep hands
and feet away from the jack stand when lowering.
Remove the hitch pin and unhook the safety chains.
WARNING
–
Always relieve hydraulic system pressure before
disconnecting hoses from tractor or servicing hydraulic system.
See the tractor’s operating manual for proper procedures.
Disconnect the hydraulic hoses. Install dust covers over the hose
plugs and outlets.
When not in use, the jack handle is stored under the tongue, as
pictured to the right.
Hitching and Unhitching the Applicator
Connecting the Hydraulic Hoses
The standard pump for your NitroGro applicator is an Ace FMC-150-HYD-206 pump. Ace FMC-750-HYD-M22-PWM is an optional pump
used for the PWM system.
Note: Refer to the pump’s operating manual to regulate the hydraulic flow to the pump.
Attach the pump hydraulic hoses to the tractor so the pump operates in the lower/retract position. The pump can then be turned off
in the forward ”float” position. Turning the pump off in “float” instead of “neutral” allows the hydraulic system pressure to equalize and
prevents the occurrence of damaging pressure spikes.
Connect the return line to a low pressure return port, if available. The low pressure return port routes oil directly to the reservoir,
minimizing return line pressure. Low return line pressure extends the motor seal life and increases operating efficiency.
WARNING- Failure to regulate oil flow will cause motor failure.
Note: Refer to the pump’s operating manual to locate your tractor model and follow the appropriate setup instructions.
WARNING - Not a suitable pump for flammable liquids.
Fertilizer Pump
