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3.5
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
Prior to use, it is recommended that the following
mechanical items be checked:
A. Daily Operation Checks:
1. Check all nuts, bolts and other fasteners.
Tighten to their specifi ed torque level.
2. Clean the unit of dirt and trash to
minimize rusting and wear.
3. Inspect all bearings for wear. Replace any
worn out bearings.
4. Replace any decals that are worn or
damaged.
IMPORTANT:
Torque disc gang axle nuts to 250 ft. lbs. after the
fi rst initial 5 hours of operation. Failure to tighten
the axle nuts may result in the nut becoming loose
or lost resulting in possible damage to the axle and/
or disc gang.
Effi cient and safe operation of the Tandem Disc
requires that each operator reads and under-
stands the operating procedures and all related
safety precautions outlined in this section. A
pre-operation checklist is provided for the opera-
tor. It is important for both the personal safety
and maintaining the good mechanical condition
of the Tandem Disc that this checklist is fol-
lowed.
Before operating the machine and each time
thereafter, the following areas should be checked
off:
√
Use only an Agricultural tractor of the
appropriate horsepower on the machine.
√
Check that the Disc is properly attached
to the tractor.
√
Be sure extra weights are mounted on the
front end of the tractor to prevent wheels
from coming off the ground when starting
suddenly with a load.
√
Check all parts for damage. Repair or
replace as required.
√
Check for entangled material. Remove this
material.
3.6
PREPARATION OF TRACTOR
With the hitch in the lowered position, adjust lower
link arms (Ref. 1) until lower link ball ends (Ref.
2) are approximately 10" from ground.
Attach stabilizer chains (Ref. 3) to lower pin posi-
tion at tractor. DO NOT TIGHTEN. Attach disc to
lower links (Ref. 1) of hitch (inside pins for Category
"I", outside pins for Category "II") and secure with
spring pins.
Connect upper link (Ref. 4) of tractor hitch to the
mounting holes on upper part of main frame (use
lower holes for quick attach frame, top holes for Cat-
egory "I"). Secure with hitch pin and spring pin.
When using a tandem disc, place the hitch in "Float"
and adjust upper link (Ref. 4) so that the front and
rear gangs are on the ground.
Raise disc with lift and adjust stabilizer chains
(Ref. 3) to prevent side sway in the transport posi-
tion.
Be sure you read and understand the Opera-
tor's Instruction Manual.
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