Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
MP10 & MP20 Moldboard Plows 307-244M
10/29/18
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Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not
be used.
Horsepower rating
2 Wheel drive, MP10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 to 60 hp
2 Wheel drive, MP20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 to 60 hp
4 Wheel drive, MP10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 to 50 hp
4 Wheel drive, MP20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 to 50 hp
Hitch type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-Point Cat. I
Quick hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Do not use
Tractor weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See Warning Below
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
As a minimum, 20% of the combined weight of tractor and
attached implement must be on the tractor’s front wheels.
Without this weight distribution, the tractor could tip up,
causing loss of steering control, serious bodily injury, or
death. Do not guess at the minimum weight. Weigh tractor
with 3-point implement attached. Front weight may be
increased with a front end loader, ballast in front tires, front
wheel weights, or front tractor weights.
Before You Start
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Allow only persons to operate this implement who have fully
read and comprehended this manual, who have been properly
trained in the safe operation of this implement, and who are
age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result from the
inability to read, understand, and follow instructions provided
Read and understand the operator’s manual for this plow.
An understanding of how it works will aid in the assembly
and setup of your plow.
It is best to go through the
Assembly Checklist
before
assembling the plow. Speed up your assembly task and
make the job safer by having all needed parts and
equipment readily at hand.
Torque Requirements
See
“Torque Values Chart”
page 26 to determine
correct torque values when tightening hardware.
Remove Upper Hitch Frame
The upper hitch frame assembly is attached to the plow
beam for shipping purposes. It should be removed and
disassembled it into its individual components to prepare
it for reattachment to the plow.
1.
Remove hex nut (#1) and upper hitch frame
assembly
(#4-#7) from beam (#8).
Remove Upper Hitch Frame (MP!0 Shown)
Figure 1-1
2. Secure bolt (#3) with existing lock washer (#2) and
removed 3/4"-10 hex nut (#1). Tighten hex nut to the
correct torque for a GR 5 bolt.
3. Remove bolt (#4), bushing (#6), and locknut (#8)
from right-hand adjustable top link (#5) and left-hand
adjustable top link (#7).
4. Keep all removed pars for assembly and set-up of the
plow.
Assembly Checklist
Check
Reference
Have a fork lift or loader with properly sized chains and safety
stands capable of lifting and supporting the equipment on hand.
Have a minimum of two people available during assembly.
Make sure all major components and loose
parts are shipped with the machine.
Operator’s
Manual
Double check to make sure all parts, fasteners
and pins are installed in the correct location to
lessen the chance of using a bolt incorrectly,
Refer to the Parts Manual if unsure.
NOTE:
All assembled hardware from the
factory has been installed in the correct
location. Remember location of a part or
fastener if removed. Keep parts separated.
Operator’s
Manual
307-244M
Parts Manual
307-244P
Make sure working parts move freely, bolts are
tight, & cotter pins are spread.
Operator’s
Manual
Make sure grease fittings are in place and
lubricated.
Make sure all safety labels are correctly
located and legible. Replace if damaged.
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
