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5 OPERATION & SERVICE
5.1
ADJUSTMENT & OPERATION
Check gangs for movement. They should
move up and down freely but the bolts on the
parallel bars should be tight enough to
eliminate excessive side sway.
Adjust the tines on the gangs to give the
coverage desired.
When entering the field, straddle the rows in
the same direction that planter was used.
Level the cultivator with the top 3-point link
on tractor.
Check gang-working depth. If working depth
is not suitable, adjust gauge wheels on
gangs to the desired depth. Be sure all gangs
are adjusted to the same depth.
Raise the tool bar with tractor 3 point to
where parallel linkage of gangs has 5 to 20
degrees of incline when cultivating. Set
tractor 3-point control to ensure future proper
working position.
Maintain a speed of at least 4 MPH when
cultivating. Slower speeds will limit the
vibrating action of the tines and reduce their
effectiveness.
Set the hiller discs shallower than the S-
Tines so the discs are working with loose dirt.
The discs can be adjusted by loosening the
clamp bolts and turning the discs for desired
hill.
Working Angle of Parallel Linkage
5.2
MAINTENANCE
Check all nuts and bolts for tightness.
Clean off dirt that has accumulated on
moving parts to prevent abrasion that will
cause faster wear.
Grease all fittings.
5.3
STORAGE
When through with the cultivator for the year,
clean away all trash and dirt, which could
hold moisture and cause rusting.
Look for worn or broken parts on the
cultivator. Order these from your Harriston
Dealer during the off-season so that they can
be replaced and the cultivator will be ready
when needed next year.
MAKE SURE NO ONE IS NEAR
THE
CULTIVATOR
RAISING OR LOWERING THE
CULTIVATOR OR WINGS.
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WHEN
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