Section 3: Operating Instructions
CA2560 & CA2572 Core Aerators 325-020M
12/10/18
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Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1.
Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower implement to ground or onto non-concrete
support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7.
Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
Quick Hitch Hook-Up
Refer to Figure 3-1 on page 11:
Land Pride’s Model QH15 Quick hitch fits the Core
Aerator’s Cat. I hitch. If using a compact tractor that
cannot lift the Aerator high enough for transport, move
7/8" hitch pins and Quick Hitch bushing to the lowest
holes in the 3-point clevises. The Upper J-hook of the
Quick Hitch will need to be adjusted vertically to
accommodate center hook-up. Other brands that do not
have an adjustable J-hook may not fit when using the
lowest 3-point hitch holes.
Leveling Adjustments
1.
Check for levelness by parking tractor on a level
surface and lowering Aerator down until unit is
approximately 1 to 2 inches off the ground.
2. Without lowering the aerator, shut tractor down using
1.
Place a level on the front mainframe tube. Level
mainframe from left to right by adjusting one of the
tractor’s lower 3-point arms up or down.
2. Start tractor and lower the tractor’s 3-point hitch until
all weight is off of tractor.
3. Shut tractor down before dismounting using
4. Rotate level 90 degrees and place across end of
mainframe. Adjust tractor’s top center link until
mainframe is level from front to back.
NOTE:
See Tractor Operator’s Manual for
instructions on how to adjust tractor’s lower 3-point
arms and top center link.
Transporting
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
When traveling on public roadways, travel in such a way that
faster moving vehicles may pass safely. Use accessory lights,
clean reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign that is visible
from the back to warn operators in other vehicles of your
presence. Always comply with all federal, state, and local
1.
Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another.
2. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning
and leave enough clearance so the equipment does
not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or
fences.
3. Always raise Core Aerator up before traveling on
public roadways.
4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
5. Shift to a lower gear when traveling over rough or hilly
terrain.
Unhook Core Aerator
The following steps should be done when un-hooking
Core Aerator from the tractor:
1.
Park tractor and Core Aerator on a solid level surface.
Lower Aerator until it is approximately 2" to 3" off the
ground.
2. Without lowering the aerator, shut tractor down using
3. Lower park stands to the correct height. Refer to
4. Starting tractor and lower tractor’s 3-point hitch until
the weight of the aerator is off of tractor.
5. Shut tractor down before dismounting using
6. Remove center hitch pin. Store hitch pin and keeper
in a safe location for reuse.
7.
Remove lower hitch pins. Store lower hitch pins in the
lower hitch clevises for reuse. Secure hitch pins with
linchpins.
8. Be sure implement is clear of the tractor and then
drive tractor away from implement.