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In-Row Ripper Operation
1. Before operating the In-Row Ripper, inspect it to be
sure it is in good operating condition.
2. Replace badly worn or missing parts.
3. While the machine is new, bolt tightness should be
checked after a few hours of operation. Tighten any
loose nuts or cap screws. Check the gauge wheel lug
bolts daily.
4. Check the gauge wheel tire inflation. All tires should
be equally inflated to avoid side draft.
Attaching to Three-Point Hitch
1. Carefully back the tractor into place.
2. Attach the In-Row Ripper to the tractor,
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, adjust
stands to leave the toolbar tilted slightly forward.
This will permit easier disconnecting and
reattaching.
4. For tractors not equipped with Quick Hitch:
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 remove.
When disconnecting, place stand so that the
In-Row Ripper is stable.
Do not move tractor without making sure top
hitch is connected to tractor.
5. Reinstall the stabilizer bars or sway blocks before
transporting.
CAUTION
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Field Operation — Three-Point
Hitch Type
1. Lower the In-Row Ripper to the ground and pull it a
few feet at the approximate desired depth.
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.
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 weldments.
Replace pin and hair pins into gauge wheel
assembly.
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.
5. Reduce speed at field ends, raise the In-Row Ripper
out of the ground, and assist turning by using the
wheel brakes, if necessary.
6. After a few hours of initial operation, check all cap
screws for tightness. Tighten any loose cap screws.
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 loosening the coulter mount bolts, sliding
the coulter up or down as needed and retightening.
4-3
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