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B.
COULTER FUNCTION
This model is equipped with five separate coulters. The coulters serve as cutting blades and are
meant for light debris cutting, ground scoring for better ground shatter and aiding in reducing clod
size. If the debris is not cut the shanks tend to collect debris and act as a rake. This in turn will
prevent normal operation. In many cases 150-300lbs of added weight is very effective in helping
the coulters to penetrate. If the coulters do not penetrate, then the coulters will not function as
effectively. It may take slight leveling adjustments with the top link to provide good coulter
penetration as well as sweep depth.
C.
SELECTING THE PROPER SWEEP – Refer to Figure 3.
This tool is equipped with two types of sweeps, reversible chisel point sweeps and 9” field
cultivator sweeps. Selecting the proper sweep is critical in helping the tool to perform correctly.
The reversible chisel point sweeps are a good choice in hard ground conditions. These sweeps
have the ability to easily penetrate and shatter hard ground conditions.
The 9” field cultivator sweeps are typically used for secondary tillage and are a good selection to
use after initially breaking hard ground with the chisel point sweeps. The field cultivator sweeps
also work well in shearing off weeds. In softer ground conditions, these sweeps can be used for
primary tillage. A bevel washer spacer is also provided with these sweeps. This spacer will tip
the sweep and provide a steeper more aggressive angle of attack. These washers should only be
mounted on the top holes of the sweeps and placed between the shank and the sweep.
Note:
An optional turning shovel kit can be purchased
(Part # 003801)
. These sweeps are a
good choice when working in sod conditions. In hard ground conditions it may be
necessary to install the provided bevel washer spacers. These spacers will place the
shovels at a steeper more aggressive angle of attack. These washers should only be
mounted on the top holes of the shovels and placed between the shank and the shovel.
Figure 3. – Sweep Selection
Reversible Point Chisel Sweep
9” Field Cultivator Sweep
Turning Shovel
Bevel Washer Spacers – Mount on
upper hole and only use on cultivator
sweeps or turning shovels.
