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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
General Operation
1. The horsepower requirements are typically 40-50
horsepower per shank. This will vary widely due to
speed, depth, moisture, residue and types of soils.
Local dealers can help in making recommendations
for your areas.
2. Operating speed is typically 4.5-6 mph. Excessive
speed can cause the unit to bounce, uneven depth,
and create undesirable ridges.
3. Lift wheels must always be in contact with the ground
and carrying some implement weight. Lift wheels are
used to gauge the depth and to control the leveling
feature.
4. Do not turn with the Weatherproofer I in the ground.
This can put excessive side load on the gangs and
hitch. Raise the unit fully when making turns to
prevent gouging and pushing a ridge.
Field Operation
1. Raise the unit to take the weight off of the transport
locks. Remove the transport locks from the lift
cylinders. Store the transport locks on the retainers
above the main lift (See Figure 4-5.)
1-1/2 X 16 LOCKOUT
CYLINDER STOP
L-PIN
1/8 HAIRPIN
2410 stored trans lock op
Figure 4-5: Stored Transport Locks
4-4
Leveling (Front-to-Rear)
NOTE
The Weatherproofer I will have to be field leveled for
optimum performance. Once leveling is complete, it is
normal operating procedure for machine to bias forward
when fully raised allowing additional ground clearance for
rear attachment.
1. The leveling feature on the Weatherproofer I is used
to keep the machine level when raising the unit from
a working position to a transport position. The
leveling feature is also used to level the unit from
front-to-rear to perform a level operation in the field.
2. The unit should be level from front to rear. This will
reduce horsepower requirements, allow a more
uniform tillage operation, and reduce unnecessary
point wear.
3. To adjust the leveling feature, loosen jam nuts at
each end of the radius rod using the adjustment
wrenches (See Figure 4-6.) To raise the front of the
Weatherproofer I, lengthen the radius rod assembly.
To lower the front of the Weatherproofer I, shorten
the radius rod assembly. After adjusting, retighten
jam nuts at each end. Adjustments should be made
in small increments.
2410 level
Figure 4-6: Radius Rod Leveling Adjustment
HITCH RADIUS
ROD ASSEMBLY
ADJUSTMENT
WRENCHES
1-1/2-6 HEX
JAM NUTS
F-620-0912 Edition
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