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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
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Tractor Requirements
Standard tractors and subcompact tractors with a 3-point
Cat. 1 hitch is required.
Hitch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-point Cat. I
Ballast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See Warning below
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need
weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine proper
weight requirements and maximum weight limitations.
Protective Equipment
The tractor
MUST
be equipped with protective equipment
designed to protect the operator from tractor roll over. An
enclosed tractor cab with a Roll Over Protective Structure
(ROPS) may qualify. See tractor’s manual for type of
protection your tractor has.
Dealer Preparations
This Straw Crimper has been partially assembled at the
factory. Some additional preparations will be necessary
to finish assembling the implement and to attach it to the
customer’s tractor. Make sure the intended tractor
conforms to
An understanding of how this implement works will aid in
final assembly and setup. Read and understand the
Operator’s Manual. Go through the
on this page. To speed up the assembly task
and make the job safer, have all needed parts and
equipment readily at hand.
Unloading Instructions
CAUTION
!
To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Never allow anyone under unit while unloading.
Using a lifting device of adequate size to remove crate
from flat bed. Place on a smooth flat work surface.
Carefully uncrate the unit to protect against scratching
and/or damaging the paint.
Torque Requirements
“Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes”
on page 22 to determine correct torque values when
tightening hardware.
Section 1:
Assembly & Set-Up
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Check
Reference
Have a forklift 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. Refer to the Parts Manual if
unsure. By double checking, you will lessen
the chance of using a bolt incorrectly that
may be needed later.
NOTE:
All assembled hardware from the
factory has been installed in the correct
location. Remember location of a part or
fastener if removed during assembly. Keep
parts separated.
Operator’s
Manual
325-0373M
Parts
Manual
325-037P
Make sure working parts move freely, bolts
are tight & cotter pins are spread.
Operator’s
Manual
Make sure all safety labels are correctly
located and legible. Replace if damaged.
Make sure all grease fittings are in place
and lubricated.