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Field Cultivator *Model may not be exactly as shown. OWNERS MANUAL Kongskilde reserves the right to make changes to product de- signs and specifications without notice or obligation to rework. Operating Guide Levelling attachments pictured on above unit sold separatly.
INTRODUCTION This manual has been developed to assist you in operating and servicing your new Kongskilde product. Read it carefully: it will provide you with information that will enable you to obtain years of dependable service. Before attempting to operate this equipment, read, and understand this manual fully and follow all safety precautions.
*Model may not exactly as shown. Kongskilde reserves the right to make changes to product designs and specifications without notice or obligation to rework. Levelling attach- ments for above unit sold separately. See your local Kongskilde representative for current product specifications and options.
Proper care and operation of this implement is your responsibility. Contect your dealer or Kongskilde for replacement manuals, safety decals and replacement parts. SAFETY KEY WORDS & ALERTS: The key words - DANGER,WARNING and CAUTION used alone or in combination with the Safety Hazard Alert Symbol in this Operators Manual and on Safety Decals located on the framework of the machine, are used to identify hazards on or near the implement.
If a tool, procedure, work method or operating technique not specifi- cally recommended by Kongskilde is used, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others.You must ensure that the implement will not be damaged or made unsafe by the operation, maintenance or repair procedures you choose.
PRODUCT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Make certain all safety decals, reflectors and SMV signs are applied to your machine. Refer to your local governmental regulations for more information on proper procedures and markings for safe road transport in your area. IMPORTANT NOTE: This unit has a narrow transport width and a high centre of gravet which may pose a tipping hazard when folded for transport.
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In some jurisdictions the operator may be required to obtain special permits or arrange for escorts before transporting oversized equipment. Kongskilde is not liable for personal or property damage caused by inappropriate, unauthorized or unsafe transport or operation of equipment.
Never remove transport lockout devices or unfold the unit unless cylinders are completely full of oil. Failure to properly charge the folding hydraulics with oil could allow the wings to free fall when unfolding, causing damage to the equipment and possible injury to the operator or bystanders.
MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION Use extreme caution around suspected hydraulic leaks or dammaged hose lines. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can be extremely dangerous. Always wear hand and eye protection. Always lower the cultivator to the ground and release hydraulic pressure before performing maintenance to the hydraulic system. Take care to keep the floor area clean when performing maintenance to the ma- chine.
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Refer to the section on "Safety Precautions" and make sure that all persons working with the implement have been instructed on the safe operation of the unit before performing any maintenance operations in and around the working areas of the machine. Make sure that the implement has been secured properly using the lock out devices supplied and/or ensure that all reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure that maintenance can be conducted in a safe manner by service personnel.
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5. Check all nuts and bolts, especially the 7. Occasionally check the condition of the pivot tine clamp bolts, after the first few hours of pin connections and other moving linkages operation and secure if loose. Inspect the for excessive wear. Replace excessively shares daily and replace worn ones.
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10. After making repairs to the hydraulic system 11. The cultivator should never be assembled please follow these additional instructions in and placed in the folded position without first order to remove air from the wheel cylinders charging the hydraulic system, but never as- and hydraulic lines: sume this has been done! Even on a new machine, leaks can occur from improperly...
PARKING THE CULTIVATOR 1. When not in use, park the cultivator on level areas only. Install the wheel locks and wing fold lock pins and release all hydraulic pressure before disconnecting the hydraulic lines from the tractor. Lower the tongue jack so the hitch does not drop suddenly when the cultivator is un- hooked from the tractor.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. When hooking to the tractor always use 4. Extend the master wheel lift cylinder and an approved draw pin. Secure the draw remove transport lock from the centre wheel pin in place with a safety pin (or other cylinder rod.
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7. Level the cultivator for the tractor draw bar height and set the working depth by following the procedure outlined later in this manual under Operating Adjustments. 8. Periodically lift the machine completely out of the ground (or when turning at the end of the field).
FIELD LEVELLING PROCEDURE OVERVIEW 1. Set the working depth of the cultivator as described in step 4 of the operating adjustments. 2. Cultivate a short distance and stop. Level the cultivator in the fore aft direction using the procedure in step 3, of the operating adjustments. 3.
OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS 1. Before the machine can be used in the field some basic adjustments need to be made in order to level the machine from side to side and front to back. The first step is to make sure that the centre section is level and that both centre section wheel arm links are set at the same length.
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3. Once the cultivator is set level side to side, the machine must be adjusted to run level from front to back. This "fore & aft" leveling is accomplished by adjusting the top link of the hitch in or out by turning the turnbuckle adjuster located on the hitch, adjust the top link as required to bring the front row of tines level with the tines on the back.
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5. In order change the working depth of the tines, simply adjust the mechanical stroke control on the master cylinder in or out to "shallow up" or deepen the cultivator from the original depth setting. It should not be necessary to readjust the wheel tower sliders, however you will need to reset the gauge wheels.
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7. Take care to secure the hitch and wheel adjustments by snapping the clip pins back into the "locked" position. This will keep the machine from going out of adjustment when working in the field. NOTE: plate must be mounted on the bottom of the wheel arm assembly.
HYDRAULIC TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Problem Cause Remedy Air in System Raise cultivator to highest 1) Cultivator cylinders do not transport position. Hold the work in unison. Cylinders hydraulic lever on the tractor in seem spongy. the “raise” position for approx. 30 seconds.
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Cause Remedy Problem 5) Entire cultivator settles. b) External leak. Repair leaking component. c) Wing cylinder and master Install new cylinder seal kits. cylinder leaking internally. The hydraulic system is not 6) Cultivator settles in transport Not using the transport lock. intended to hold the cultivator or while parked.
DISPOSAL, SALVAGE AND RECYCLING OF WORN OUT MACHINES OR MACHINE PARTS: The disposal of hydraulic lines, cylinders or oils must be performed in accordance with the current regulations for your area. The disposal of metal parts does not require any special procedure, however proper dis- mantling and scrapping of worn out metal parts is recommended.
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