Section 3: Operating Instructions
12/10/18
STH2024 Spike Tooth Harrow 322-315M
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General Operating Instructions
Before using your Land Pride Spike Tooth Harrow, it is
important that you familiarize yourself with the Operator’s
Manual, properly attach harrow to your tractor, check tire
pressures, and verified that the harrow sections attached
to the frame with the spike teeth at the preferred angle to
do the work at hand.
Make sure before starting the tractor that it is out of gear
and the park brake is engaged. Start tractor and set
engine throttle speed at a low idle. If harrow is unfolded,
raise harrow sections, fold wings in and hook transport
chains to the folded wings before transporting to the field.
You should now be ready to transport to your harrowing
site at a safe ground speed. On roadways transport in
such a manner that faster moving vehicles can easily see
you and pass you safely. Reduce your speed when
traveling over rough and hilly terrain. Avoid quick or sharp
steering corrections. Take extra care to insure that the
harrow doesn’t come in contact with obstacles such as
trees, buildings or fences. Use accessory lights and
appropriate reflective devices to provide adequate
warning to pedestrians and other vehicle operators when
traveling on public roads and in the dark of night. Comply
with all local, state and federal laws.
It is important that you inspect the area where you will be
harrowing and clear it of safety hazards, foreign objects
and drop-offs either before or after you arrive at the site.
Never assume the area is clear. Harrow only in areas you
are familiar with and are free of debris and unseen
objects. In the event you do strike an object stop the
harrow and tractor immediately to inspect and make
necessary repairs before resuming operation. It really
pays to inspect a new area and to develop a safe plan
before harrowing.
Now that you’re prepared and well briefed you may begin
harrowing. You will need to maintain 7 to 10 MPH ground
speed to shatter residue. Do not exceed 4 1/2 MPH with
tines at 22
o
. Make a tractor gear and range selection that
will enable you to maintain these speed combinations.
Avoid crossing the face of steep slopes and sharp drops.
Cross diagonally through dips to prevent hanging up the
tractor and harrow. Slow down in turns and make wide
turns when possible. Harrow sections should be raised to
make tight turns. Try increasing or decreasing ground
speed to determine the effect on quality of work.
Remember to look back often.
With a little practice you will be pleased with what you and
your Land Pride Spike Tooth Harrow can do. Whether you
are done harrowing, need to take a break, or just need to
make a few adjustments to the harrow, remember to
reduce tractor’s engine rpm, stop on level ground, set
tractor park brake, turn off the engine and remove the key
before dismounting from the tractor.
