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Hitching and Unhitching the Applicator
Connect the applicator to the tow vehicle using a hitch pin and make sure a retaining pin is secured in the hitch pin.
Always attach the safety chains to the applicator and the tow vehicle.
WARNING – Before unhooking the applicator, unpin the jack from storage position, and lock it in the usage
position lower the jack stand to the ground until weight of the applicator is transferred to the jack. Keep hands
and feet away from the jack stand when lowering.
Remove the Hitch Pin and unhook the safety chains.
WARNING – Always relieve hydraulic system pressure before disconnecting hoses from tractor or servicing
hydraulic system. See the tractor's operators manual for proper procedures. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses.
Install dust covers over the hose plugs and outlets.
When not in use the jack handle
is stored under the tongue.
Connecting the Hydraulic Hoses
Connect the hoses so that the toolbar raises when the tractor control lever is pulled back and lowered when
the control is pushed forward.
Hook up hydraulic lines.
Set #1 - Green Hoses - Raise & Lower/ Wing Kick/ Down-pressure
Set #2 - Red Hoses -Wing Fold
Set #3 - Black Hoses - Hydraulic Pump (Hook the return hose to low pressure return port at the tractor)
Transporting
Comply with ALL state and local laws governing highway safety and regulations when moving machinery on public
roads. Be sure an SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem is in place and clearly visible on the rear of the applicator. The
SMV Emblem has to be positioned with a point of the triangle upward and as near to the rear and centered or as near to
the left of center of the unit as practicable. Also the SMV emblem needs to be located two to ten feet above the ground
measured from the lower edge of the emblem. Make sure all lights are clearly visible and working properly BEFORE
highway travel. Be sure the amber, red and orange retro-reflective tape on the implement is in place and clearly visible.
The transport speed should not exceed 10 MPH in the field or over rough terrain. Highway transportation speed should
not exceed 20 MPH Reduce transport speed when necessary to maintain full control of the implement at all times.
The ground drive pump transport lock should be in place before transporting the Nitro-Gro.
The toolbar transport locks should have the locking pins in place before transport.
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