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4-2 IN-ROW RIPPER OPERATION
4-2.1
Before operating the In-row Ripper, inspect
it to be sure it is in good operating condition.
4-2.2
Replace badly worn or missing parts.
4-3 ATTACHING TO THREE-POINT HITCH
4-3.1
Carefully back the tractor into place.
4-3.2
Attach the In-row Ripper to the tractor,
4-3.3
For tractors equipped with Quick Hitches:
a. Attach quick hitch to the In-row Ripper and
make sure lower pin locks are secured.
b. Raise the parking stand and pin in fully up
position.
c. When disconnecting the In-row Ripper, ad-
just stands to leave the toolbar tilted slightly
forward. This will permit easier disconnecting
and reattaching.
4-3.4
For tractors not equipped with Quick Hitch:
4-4 FIELD OPERATION — THREE-POINT HITCH TYPE
4-4.1
Lower the In-row Ripper to the ground and
pull it a few feet at the approximate desired
depth.
4-4.2
Check for front-to-rear levelness. Level the
frame by adjusting the three-point hitch top
arm until the frame is level to the ground.
4-4.3
Set the depth by adjusting the gauge
wheels. For stability, it is important that the
gauge wheels always apply slight pressure
against the soil. Adjust the gauge wheels as
follows:.
a. Remove 1/4 hairpin and 1 x 6 pin.
b. Crank jack up or down to desired depth.
c. Line up holes in spindle and clamp weld-
ments. Replace pin and hair pins into gauge
wheel assembly.
4-2.3
While the machine is new, bolt tightness
should be checked after a few hours of op-
eration. Tighten any loose nuts or cap
screws. Check the gauge wheel lug bolts
daily.
4-2.4
Check the gauge wheel tire inflation. All
tires should be equally inflated to avoid side
draft.
a. Attach lower lift arms of the tractor to the
In-row Ripper utilizing appropriate pins. A and
B models come with either Category II or III
wide hitches. C, D, and E models use only
Category III wide hitch (See Figure 4-1).
b. Attach top link after connecting lower lift
arms. Raise parking stands into clamps or re-
move. When disconnecting, place stand so
that the In-row Ripper is stable.
CAUTION
DO NOT MOVE TRACTOR WITHOUT
MAKING SURE TOP HITCH IS CON-
NECTED TO TRACTOR.
4-3.5
Reinstall the stabilizer bars or sway blocks
before transporting.
4-4.4
Always lift the In-row Ripper completely out
of the ground before turning or backing to
prevent shank or coulter damage or damage
to their respective mounting brackets.
4-4.5
Reduce speed at field ends, raise the In-
row Ripper out of the ground, and assist
turning by using the wheel brakes, if neces-
sary.
4-4.6
After a few hours of initial operation, check
all cap screws for tightness. Tighten any
loose cap screws.
4-4.7
Coulters should be adjusted to operate
only deep enough to be in firm soil and cut
the residue. Generally, the harder the soil,
the less pressure should be used on the
coulters. Adjust the single coulters by loos-
ening the coulter mount bolts, sliding the
coulter up or down as needed and retighten-
ing.
4-3
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