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- Page 1 Glencoe ® SF4500 SOIL FINISHER ® TILLAGE TOOL OPERATOR’S MANUAL Form No. 1PD681296 February, 1996...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION DEALER/CUSTOMER INFORMATION ..... 2 SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......3 SAFETY DECALS . - Page 4 NOTES...
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Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The Glencoe® SF4500 Soil Finisher® is a seedbed preparation tillage tool. It is designed for secondary tillage in previously tilled soil such as plowed or coulter chiseled ground. This manual provides suggested operating techniques to help you obtain efficient and dependable service from your new machine. -
Page 6: Dealer/Customer Information
DEALER/CUSTOMER INFORMATION TO THE DEALER: TO THE CUSTOMER: Warranty Registration Warranty Registration A warranty registration form must be completed for Be sure to sign the registration form and keep your each serial-numbered unit by the dealer and signed copy. by both the dealer and the customer before or upon Know Your Equipment delivery. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
If there is any portion of this manual or of the machine’s operation you do not understand, contact your local authorized Glencoe(r) dealer, or AGCO(r) Corporation. • Always shut off tractor, shift to “Park” position (or shift to neutral), set brakes and cycle hydraulic levers before dismounting tractor or working around the machine. - Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Openings in the skin and minor cuts are • Raised wings can contact electric utility lines susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid. If and overhead obstructions. Severe shock, injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at once. injury, or death can result.
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Page 9: Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS... - Page 10 SAFETY DECALS...
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Page 11: Operation
OPERATION TRACTOR PREPARATION Prior to attaching the implement the tractor should be prepared as follows: • Tractor tires should be inflated and ballast added according to the tractor operator’s manual. • The tractor drawbar should be locked in the center position for road transport. For field operation the drawbar must be free to swing. -
Page 12: Attaching The Implement
OPERATION ATTACHING THE IMPLEMENT WARNING! BE SURE NO ONE IS BETWEEN THE TRACTOR AND THE IMPLEMENT WHILE THE TRACTOR IS BEING POSITIONED DURING THE HITCHING OPERATION. General Operation Information • Carefully back your tractor into place and attach the clevis to the drawbar. Use the correct size drawpin for the clevis. -
Page 13: Field Operation
OPERATION FIELD OPERATION WARNING! NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE ON THIS EQUIPMENT. CLEAR THE AREA OF BYSTANDERS BEFORE STARTING OPERATION. WARNING! AVOID SHARP TURNS USING BRAKES. DRIVE SLOWLY OVER ROUGH GROUND, SIDE HILLS AND AROUND CURVES TO AVOID TIPPING. Preparation for Field Use Move the tractor hydraulic levers which control both the axle cylinders and the winglift cylinders rearward as if to raise both the unit and the wings to help... - Page 14 OPERATION continued from previous page To level the wings with the main frame remove the wrench provided from storage on the hitch. Loosen the locking nut on the lower end of the turnbuckle. Close the turnbuckle to raise the wing and open the turnbuckle to lower the wing.
- Page 15 OPERATION Adjustments Important: The wheel cylinders should be completely closed when the machine is at the desired operating depth. Check depth of tillage and frame level by pulling the unit in the ground a few feet and then stop. Leave the unit in the ground.
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Page 16: Field Operation Optional Attachments
OPERATION FIELD OPERATION OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS 5 Bar and 8 Bar Spike Tooth Harrows The tooth angle is preset and cannot be changed. All harrow adjustments are made by adjusting the length of the tow chains. For maximum leveling and clod breaking, adjust the tow chains to allow the entire harrow to pull level with the ground. - Page 17 OPERATION Rolling Reels The rolling reels main function is to level the soil and break clods. The reels will bring clods and residue to the surface. Rolling reel depth should not exceed 3" - 4". Do not operate deeper than the shanks. Depth of operation is adjusted by changing the downward force of the reels.
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Page 19: Transport & Storage
TRANSPORT & STORAGE TRANSPORT • ALWAYS DRIVE AT A REASONABLE SPEED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE EQUIPMENT. DO WARNING! COMPLY WITH YOUR STATE AND NOT TOW AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 20 MPH. LOCAL LAWS GOVERNING • USE APPROVED EXTREMITY LIGHTING AND HIGHWAY SAFETY, LIGHTING &... -
Page 20: Storage
TRANSPORT & STORAGE Transport Chain When transporting the implement on public roadways, use a transport chain with tensile strength equal to the gross weight of the implement. This will control the implement in the event the hitch pin is lost or breaks. After attaching the transport chain, check for proper adjustment by driving a short distance and turning to the left and right. -
Page 21: Lubrication
LUBRICATION LUBRICATION WARNING! DO NOT CLEAN, ADJUST OR SERVICE WHEN MACHINE IS IN MOTION. WARNING! ALL HYDRAULICALLY OR MECHANICALLY ELEVATED COMPONENTS MUST BE BLOCKED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL LOWERING OR MUST BE LOWERED TO THE GROUND WHEN ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS ARE MADE. -
Page 22: Maintenance & Service
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE MAINTENANCE WARNING! DO NOT CLEAN, ADJUST OR SERVICE WHEN MACHINE IS IN MOTION. • ALL HYDRAULICALLY OR MECHANICALLY ELEVATED COMPONENTS MUST BE BLOCKED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL LOWERING OR MUST BE LOWERED TO THE GROUND WHEN ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS ARE MADE. -
Page 23: Hydraulics - Charging The Hydraulic System
HYDRAULICS - CHARGING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HYDRAULICS WARNING! BE CERTAIN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS FULLY CHARGED WITH OIL BEFORE USE. AIR IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN UNCONTROLLED MOVEMENT OF THE WINGS DURING RAISING AND LOWERING OPERATIONS WARNING! LOWER THE MACHINE TO THE GROUND, SHUT OFF HYDRAULIC SUPPLY AND RELIEVE ALL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE BEFORE... - Page 24 HYDRAULICS - CHARGING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Purging Rephasing Series (Slave) System The following procedure applies to the main lift curcuit on the folding models and the optional hydraulic disc gang control on all models. Each of these series cylinders are equipped with a bypass port located at the rod end of the cylinder.
- Page 25 HYDRAULICS - CHARGING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Charging the Hydraulic System Prior to using or transporting the implement for the first time it is necessary to charge the hydraulic lines and cylinders with approximately 2 to 5 gallons of hydraulic oil. Charging a new unit which has not been Recharging the hydraulic system of a previously charged with hydraulic oil.
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Page 26: Hydraulics
HYDRAULICS TIGHTENING STRAIGHT THREAD FITTINGS The straight thread hydraulic fittings require precise tightening. Over-tightening of the hydraulic fittings will ruin the sealing surfaces and will require the replacement of the damaged parts. Do not use any teflon tape or thread sealant on any JIC fittings or in o-ring port cylinders. Proper initial tightening procedure depends on the mating parts being connected. -
Page 27: Torque Chart
TORQUE CHART BOLT TORQUE CHART - COARSE THREAD Do not replace bolts with a grade other than the grade specified. GRADE 1 GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8 Metric Torque Ft-Lbs for - Rd Hd Sq No Marks 3 Lines on 6 Lines on Size Grade... -
Page 28: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL WORKING TYPE NUMBER NUMBER EST. TRANS. TRANS. APPROX. WIDTH DRAWBAR WIDTH HEIGHT WEIGHT FOLD SHANKS DISCS HORSE- RANGE POWER 5,510 - SF4512 12’ 70-95 13’10-1/2” 6,380 6,110 - SF4515 15’ 90-120 16’4-1/2” 7,170 8,260 - SF4518 18’... - Page 30 Glencoe ® AGCO CORPORATION 4205 River Green Parkway Duluth, Georgia 30096 Printed in U.S.A.
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