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3400 & 3500 SERIES TOOLBAR ROTARY HOE PATENTED 2565-118_REV_O 04/2020 OPERATOR’S MANUAL PART IDENTIFICATION YETTER MANUFACTURING CO. FOUNDED 1930 Colchester, IL 62326-0358 Toll free: 800/447-5777 309/776-3222 (Fax) Website: www.yetterco.com E-mail: info@yetterco.com...
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WARRANTY POLICY Yetter Manufacturing warrants all products manufactured and sold by it against defects in material. This warranty being expressly limited to replacement at the factory of such parts or products as will appear to be defective after inspection.
3. When components are replaced during repair or servicing, check that the new components include the necessary safety signs. 4. Replacement safety decals may be obtained from your local Yetter dealer. WARNING Never clean, lubricate or adjust a machine that is in motion. Always install the transport lock pins and bracket when transporting for any length of time or on public roadways.
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3500 SERIES HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE HINGE LEVERS AS FOLLOWS 1. Drive a 3/8” x 2-1/2” roll pin into one end of each of 4 hinge pins. 2. On one wing of hoe assemble 1” washer on hinge pin, push pin thru near hole in hinge, insert hinge lever, push pin thru other hole in hinge, assemble another 1”...
ASSEMBLY SCREEN ASSEMBLY 1. Assemble the screen brackets to the screen with four 3/8 x 1” bolts, lock washers, and nuts. 2. Mount the screen assembly to the main frame as shown with two u-bolts, lock washers, and nuts. Additional screens can be ordered if desired. CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE ROTARY HOE UNLESS SCREEN IS SECURED AND PROPERLY INSTALLED.
ASSEMBLY GAUGE WHEELS Frame gauge wheels maintain the rotary hoe frame at a constant level in respect to the ground contour, which helps insure uniform penetration of the hoe wheels. Recommended tire size 205/70 R15 or equivalent. Mount the frame gauge wheels as shown, location each wheel an equal distance from the center of the main frame.
OPERATION ROTARY HOE PREPARATION BOLTS AND NUTS: Before starting to work, check all nuts and bolts for tightness. HOE WHEELS: Check all hoe wheels for straightness. Replace if necessary. NOTE: ¼” of “RUNOUT” is acceptable. LUBRICATION: The basic Rotary Hoe requires no lubrication. If your hoe is equipped with gauge wheels, repack the wheel bearings once a year with multi purpose lithium base grease.
ATTACHING ROTARY HOE TO TRACTOR HITCH ASSEMBLY The rotary hoe is shipped with mast and hitch pin bushings assembled for CAT III or IV hitches. Remove bushings as required of your tractor. Place sleeves and spacers in position to fit your hitch. The lower hitch plates are adjustable to fit your tractor’s spacing.
FIELD OPERATION PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST: Use this checklist each time you operate the hoe in the field. It will help you obtain satisfactory field operation quickly. 1. Tractor sway blocks in upper position. 2. Center link adjusted for level frame in field operation. 3.
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FIELD OPERATION PARKING THE ROTARY HOES 3400 HOES Lower the parking stand. Lower rotary hoe and loosen center link if necessary. Release the latch levers and quick coupler, or raise center link latch handle and remove hitch pins, then move tractor. 3500 HOES Fold wings to the down position unless rear parking stand is used.
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MIN-TILL CONVERSION This conversion kit increases the separation of the two rows of rotary hoe wheels improved residue flow through. 1. Attach “stop” casting to each rear wheel arm with small u-bolt. 2. Remove hoe wheel from existing rear arm. 3.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3500-107 Wing Lock Kit is designed to 4. Mount wing lock hooks on hinge fit Yetter 21’, 28’, 30’, 34’, 41’, 46’ and levers (as shown) using 3500-386 54’ Rotary Hoe Flat Folding Toolbars. bushing, 5/8-11 x 4” hex head cap screw, flat washers, and lock nut.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION 3500-107 – WING LOCK KIT QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION WING LOCK HOOK, 1” 3500-374 3500-377 WING LOCK GUIDE 3500-378 WING LOCK TAB 3500-386 BUSHING, 7/8 O.D. X .635 I.D. X 1-1/16 5/8-11 X 4” HHCS GR 5 ZYD. 2502-336 2502-301 ½-13 X 1-1/2 HHCS GR 2 ZYD.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Install trash guard to arm casting with trash guard tip towards rear of hoe using ¼ u-bolts, nuts and lock washers as shown. NOTE: Do Not tighten bolts at this time. 2. Set depth of hoe and adjust trash guards. Recommended setting: Tip of trash guard should be 1”...
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Premature bearing failure Excessive strain on the hoe wheel Don't turn with rotary hoe wheels on bearings the ground Store the rotary hoe inside to help protect the bearings from freezing weather, moisture, blowing sand, and dirt Keep all wheel bolts tight.
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