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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Hydraulic Lift System -
Three-Point Hitch
The three- point drill is equipped with a three-point hitch,
so the Tractor may raise and lower the grain drill from
transport to planting position.
1.
Field Operation
a.
Lower the drill completely when planting to
insure consistent depth.
b.
Gauge wheels must be in contact with the
ground to properly drive the drill.
c.
Gauge wheels must be in contact with the
ground to properly drive the drill.
d.
Raise the drill when making sharp turns to
prevent side load/damage to the openers.
e.
Never back up the Grain Drill with the openers in
the ground. This can plug and possibly damage
the openers. Always fully raise the drill before
backing.
WARNING
Hydraulic Lift System - Pull Hitch
The Grain Drill is equipped with a hydraulic lift system to
raise and lower the unit from transport to planting
position.
WARNING
Figure 4-16: Hydraulic Leak Detection
1.
The hydraulic lift system contains cylinders plumbed
together.
2.
The Grain Drill can have both positive and negative
hitch weight. Attach the drill to the tractor before
attempting to raise or lower the drill hydraulically.
3.
Before transporting make sure lift cylinders are fully
extended for maximum transport height. Install
transport locks
4.
Field Operation
a.
Before starting field operation, fully raise the drill
and remove transports locks
Locks - Pull Hitch” on page 4-4.)
b.
Lower the drill completely when planting to
insure consistent depth.
c.
Gauge wheels must be in contact with the
ground to properly drive the drill.
d.
Raise the drill when making sharp turns to
prevent side load/damage to the openers.
e.
Never back up the Grain Drill with the openers in
the ground. This can plug and possibly damage
the openers. Always fully raise the drill before
backing.
f.
Fully raise the drill and install the transport locks
before transporting or working beneath the drill
(See “Transport Locks - Pull Hitch” on
page 4-4.)
WARNING
Fully lower the drill to the ground before
attempting to service, maintain, unplug or park
the drill. Do not rely on Tractor hydraulics to hold
the drill in the raised position. Failure to lower the
drill can result in serious personal injury.
Escaping hydraulic fluid can cause serious
personnel injury. Relieve system pressure before
repairing, adjusting, or disconnecting. Wear
proper hand and eye protection when searching
for leaks. Use cardboard instead of hands
Keep all components (cylinders,
hoses, fittings, etc.) in good repair.
Fully raise the drill and install both transport
locks, or fully lower the drill to the ground and
relieve system pressure before servicing,
maintaining, unplugging or parking the drill.
Failure to lower the drill can result in serious
personal injury.
