connect the cylinder to the traction unit (
Note:
If you install the extension block and
need to retract the cylinder to install it, the
aerator tine heads will get closer to the ground.
Install the extension blocks as follows:
A.
Remove the cotter pin and pin securing
the standard connecting link to the cylinder
(
). Remove the connecting link
from the cylinder.
B.
Install the required length extension block
to the cylinder with the pins previously
removed (
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Installing the Depth Gauge
Models SR54, SR70, and SR72
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Depth gauge
1
Slide block
2
Machine screw (#10 x 1/2 inch)
2
Screw (1/4 x 2-1/2 inch)
1
Tube clamp
1
Weld plate
1
Depth decal
Procedure
1.
Mount the depth gauge to the flat side of the
slide block with 2 machine screws (#10 x 1/2
inch), positioning the components as shown in
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1.
Screw
5.
Depth decal
2.
Depth gauge
6.
Cylinder
3.
Machine screw (2)
7.
Weld plate
4.
Slide block
8.
Tube clamp
2.
Using the tube clamp, weld plate and 2 screws
(1/4 x 2-1/2 inches), loosely mount the depth
gauge to the rod end of the top link cylinder
(
). Make sure that the clamps are loose
enough to allow them to rotate to the desired
position.
3.
Make sure that the top of the cylinder is clean
enough to except the installation of a decal.
4.
Affix the depth decal to the top of the cylinder
at a location that is visible from the operating
position and does not interfere with hydraulic
hoses or other obstructions (
). Align the
end of the decal with the letter “J” toward the
aerator.
5.
Check to make sure the cylinder rod can extend
and retract fully without interfering with other
traction unit or aerator components. When the
depth gauge in positioned correctly, tighten
mounting screws.
6.
Run the aerator on a test plot to determine the
desired setting and note the corresponding
position on the depth indicator.
If needed, you can adjust the cylinder while
operation the aerator to a deeper setting (toward
“J”) or shallower setting (toward “A”).
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