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OPERATION
OPERATING SAFETY
1. Read Operator's Manual.
2. Lower disc to the ground, stop engine, set
park brake, remove ignition key and wait
for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting and repairing.
3. Do not carry people on disc or frame.
4. Add suffi cient weight to front end of trac-
tor to prevent wheels from coming off the
ground when starting suddenly with a load.
5. Stay away from overhead power lines.
Electrocution can occur without direct con-
tact.
6. Use caution when operating the tractor on
uneven terrain. Decrease speed when mak-
ing turns. Use front and rear wheel weights
as required.
7. Use only with a unit with ROPS and a seat
belt.
8. Never allow disc to be left in the "up" posi-
tion when unattended.
9. Always remove the key when leaving the
tractor unattended.
10. Review safety instructions.
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3.1
TO THE NEW OPERATOR
OR OWNER
Disc should run level when 3-point hitch is pre-
adjusted as recommended and disc blades are
running between 3" - 5" deep. Depth of cut will
vary depending on soil type, moisture content and
weight of implement. Start operation at a slower
comfortable speed; increase tractor speed as clods
reduce size. The types of soil, moisture and weight
on disc will determine how many times you will
have to go back and forth to get the kind of seed
bed desired. For harder or dryer soils, additional
weight may be added to improve penetration.
Always operate disc with hitch hydraulic control
lever in lowered "fl oat" position. Ridging, some-
times caused by rear outer discs, can be reduced or
eliminated by changing tractor speed, shortening
upper link, or a combination of both. Always lift
disc before turning at ends of fi eld.
It is the responsibility of the owner or opera-
tor to read this manual and to train all other
operators before they start working with
the machine. Follow all safety instructions
exactly. Safety is everyone's business. By
following recommended procedures, a safe
working environment is provided for the
operator, bystanders and the area around
the worksite. Untrained operators are not
qualifi ed to operate the machine.
Many features incorporated into this machine are
the result of suggestions made by customers like
you. Read this manual carefully to learn how to
operate the machine safely and how to set it to
provide maximum fi eld effi ciency. By following
the operating instructions in conjunction with a
good maintenance program, your Tandem Disc
will provide many years of trouble free service.
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