Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 3
General Safety ................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 6
Inspecting the Machine....................................... 6
Product Overview ..................................................... 7
Before Operation ................................................... 8
Before Operation Safety ..................................... 8
Understanding the Traction Unit Controls............ 8
Practicing the Operating Procedures .................. 8
Connecting to a 3-Point Hitch.............................. 8
Connecting the PTO Driveshaft .......................... 9
Connecting the Hydraulic Hoses....................... 13
Adjusting the Working Depth............................. 13
Transporting the Machine ................................. 14
During Operation ................................................. 14
During Operation Safety ................................... 14
Slope Safety ..................................................... 15
Operating the Attachment................................. 15
Operating Tips ................................................. 18
After Operation .................................................... 18
Maintenance ........................................................... 20
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 20
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 20
Greasing the Attachment .................................. 21
Checking the Gearbox Lubrication.................... 21
Changing the Gearbox Lubrication ................... 22
Inspecting the Belts .......................................... 22
Adjusting the V-Belt Tension ............................. 22
Adjusting the Conveyor Belt Alignment ............. 23
Cleaning the Machine ....................................... 24
Installing the Cutter Knives ............................... 24
Installing Scarifying Knives ............................... 25
Storage ................................................................... 29
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 30
Safety
General Safety
This product is capable of causing personal injury.
Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious
personal injury.
•
Read and understand the contents of both this
Operator’s Manual
and the operator’s manual of
the traction unit before using this machine. Ensure
that everyone using this product knows how to use
this machine and the traction unit and understands
the warnings.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
•
Keep the machine away from bystanders while it
is moving.
•
Keep children out of the operating area. Never
allow children to operate the machine.
•
Stop the machine, shut off the engine, engage
the parking brake of the traction unit, remove the
key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before
servicing, fueling, or unclogging the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol
, which
means Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
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