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OWNER OPERATOR/PARTS MANUAL
Lewis M. Carter Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Highway 84 West P.O. Box 428
Donalsonville, GA 39845
229-524-2197 1-800-332-8232
FAX 229-524-2531
6300 SERIES
MAY 2011
Lewis M. Carter Manufacturing Co.
Carson City, NV 89721
888-459-9615 775-246-4555
866-585-6461 775-246-4512
P.O. Box 21049

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  • Page 1 6300 SERIES OWNER OPERATOR/PARTS MANUAL MAY 2011 Lewis M. Carter Manufacturing Co., Inc. Lewis M. Carter Manufacturing Co. Highway 84 West P.O. Box 428 P.O. Box 21049 Donalsonville, GA 39845 Carson City, NV 89721 229-524-2197 1-800-332-8232 888-459-9615 775-246-4555 FAX 229-524-2531 866-585-6461 775-246-4512...
  • Page 2 6300 Updated 2011 Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Page # Pre-Delivery Checklist Delivery Checklist Replacement Parts Information Model 6305 Standard Components Model 6306 Standard Components Model 6307 Standard Components Model 6308 Standard Components 6300 Series Optional Components Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Symbols Safety Instructions & Rules Safety Sign Locations III.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D.) Parts Listing Main Frame and Tool Bar 32-33 Front Shank Intermediate Shank Mold Boards with Small Slides Mold Boards with Long Slides Rear Gauge Wheel Gauge Wheel Arm Assembly SMV Warning Sign Front Gauge Wheel 40-41 1Bottom Extension Kit 2Bottom Extension Kit Maintenance Record...

  • Page 5: Pre-Delivery Checklist

    INTRODUCTION Before operating the Switch Plow, study this manual carefully to become familiar with the Operation and Safety Procedures. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to the equipment. All measurements in this manual are in U.S. Standard Units. The right and left side is determined by facing the direction of travel when in use.

  • Page 6: Delivery Checklist

    DELIVERY CHECKLIST ADVISE CUSTOMER OF THE FOLLOWING AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY Regular lubrication and maintenance extend life of equipment. Always follow safe and proper operating procedures. Point out warning decals and safety hazards. Keep all bolts tightened to specifications. Use safety and warning lights when transporting plow on public roads.

  • Page 7: Model 6305 Standard Components

    MODEL 6300 SWITCH PLOW REQUIRED COMPONENTS MODEL 6305 STANDARD SWITCH PLOW – 5 BOTTOM ON – LAND COMPONENT BUNDLE BUNDLE NO. NO. REQ’D Main Frame 84-001-63 Tool Bar – 6 Bottom 85-005-63 Mold Board with Small Slides 83-003-36 Mold Board with Long Slides 83-206-36 Front Shank 83-212-36...

  • Page 8: Model 6308 Standard Components

    MODEL 3600 SWITCH PLOW REQUIRED COMPONENTS MODEL 3608 STANDARD SWITCH PLOW – 8 BOTTOM ON – LAND COMPONENT BUNDLE BUNDLE NO. NO. REQ’D Main Frame 84-001-63 Tool Bar – 6 Bottom 85-005-63 2 – Bottom Extension Tool Bar 85-014-63 Mold Board with Small Slides 83-003-36 Mold Board with Long Slides 83-206-36...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always operate plow in a careful, controlled manner. Always lower plow to ground when not in use. Stand clear of Switch Plow when being raised or lowered. Never operate plow from side to side while someone is standing inside main frame. All personnel should stand clear of Switch Plow during preparation for movement of equipment from one location to another.

  • Page 10: Safety Symbols

    FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your machine safety signs. Keep safety signs in good condition. Remove missing or damaged safety signs. Contact LMC Bainbridge for replacement parts. Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions & Rules

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES KEEP RIDERS OFF MACHINE Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.

  • Page 12: Safety Sign Locations

    SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS READ ALL SAFETY DECALS CAREFULLY Detaching Decal: Located on Center Mast of Main Frame. Tool Bar Guide Decal: Located on Right and Left Front Side of Tool Bar Guide Gauge Wheel Decal: Located on Each Side of Gauge Wheel Arm Tool Bar Guide Danger Decal: Locate One Decal on Left &...

  • Page 13: Operations

    OPERATIONS PRE-OPERATIONS CHECKLIST All tractor preparation should be as recommended in your Tractor Operator’s Manual. Tractor should be fully weighted in accordance with Tractor Manufacturer’s recommendations. 1. Tractor has been prepared according to Tractor Operator’s Manual and Start-Up Procedures on page 8. 2.

  • Page 14: Startup Procedures

    STARTUP PROCEDURES IMPORTANT! MAKE SURE CYLINDER IS ADJUSTED PROPERLY SO THAT BEAM TOUCHES BOTH SIDES OF FRAME, OTHERWISE, IT COULD DAMAGE CYLINDER NOTE: All tractor preparations should be as recommended in your Tractor Operator’s Manual. Tractor should be fully weighted in accordance with Tractor Manufacturer’s recommendations.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONS Plow will not go in ground: Tractor depth control too shallow Adjust tractor setting. Insufficient plow bottom suction. Shorten center link on tractor and extend lift arms outward. Worn plow shares Replace with new shares. Incorrect rockshaft setting.
  • Page 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONS High draft: Plow running on nose. Adjust center link and/or rear gauge wheel setting. Too little load response. Adjust rockshaft lever. Insufficient traction. Increase tire or tractor weight. Poor trash covering: Incorrect tractor speed. Adjust to proper speed (4-5 mph) in normal soil conditions.

  • Page 17: Assembly 6300 Series Switch Plow

    ASSEMBLY INTRUCTIONS 6300 SERIES SWITCH PLOW MAIN FRAME AND TOOL BAR (REFER TO FIGURE 2) The main frame will come completely assembled with the required hydraulics factory installed. The 6-Bottom tool bar will be shipped separate and will require assembly CAUTION The Main Frame should be supported by adequate floor supports that will support the weight of the frame and any added plow components...
  • Page 18 6300 SERIES MAIN FRAME AND TOOL BAR (FIGURE 2) 6300 Updated 2011 Manual...

  • Page 19: 6300 Shank Spacing

    SHANK SPACING AND DIRECTION FOR ALL 6300 SERIES PLOWS (FIGURE 3) 6300 Updated 2011 Manual...

  • Page 20: Tool Bar Stops

    6300 SERIES TOOL BAR STOPS 84-005-63 6300 Updated 2011 Manual...

  • Page 21: Plow Shanks To Tool Bar

    ASSEMBLY OF PLOW SHANKS TO TOOL BAR Refer to (Figure 3) and position the required shanks for your model switch plow at the 28” spacing shown. Note the position of each shank post and direction the shank post brace. The front shank wear pads must face forward and be positioned flush with front of tool bar as shown in Figure 4.

  • Page 22: Mold Boards To Shanks

    ASSEMBLY OF MOLD BOARDS TO SHANKS (REFER TO FIGURE 5) Attach the required number of mold boards to the plow shanks for your model switch plow. Be sure to position the mold boards with the long land slide at the last position in the rear.

  • Page 23: Bolt Torque Charts

    CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The table shown below gives correct torque values for various bolts and cap screws. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. U.S MEASURMENT BOLT DIAMET...

  • Page 24: Gauge Wheel And Gauge Wheel Arm Assembly

    GAUGE WHEEL AND GAUGE WHEEL ARM ASSEMBLY (REFER TO FIGURE 6) Attach the gauge wheel pivot arm assembly to the gauge wheel mounting plate on the main tool bar with the pivot arm centered on the mounting plate. Secure with the six (6) ¾” UNC x 3” long hex bolts, lockwashers and hex nuts provided. (Note: The plow depth-adjusting link should be below the pivot arm tube.) Insert the gauge wheel yoke assembly into the bushing in the pivot arm and secure with hex bolt and cap washer.

  • Page 25: Front Gauge Wheel Assembly

    FRONT GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLY (REFER TO FIGURE 8) The (2) two front gauge wheels will come from the factory pre-assembled and ready for mounting to the main frame front tool bar. Position the gauge wheel post between the mounting plates on both sides of the main frame and attach with (2) two ½ UNC x 5” long hex bolts, lockwasher and hex nuts.

  • Page 26: Changing 6305 To 6306

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING MODEL 6305 TO MODEL 6306 Parts required to convert 5-Bottom Plow (Model 6305) to 6-Bottom (Model 6306): One Intermediate mold board unit One Intermediate shank One 7/8 UNC x 5 ½” long hex bolt and lock nut One 3/8 UNC x 4 ½”...

  • Page 27: Changing 6305 To 6307

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING MODEL 6305 TO MODEL 6307 Parts required to convert 5-Bottom Plow (Model 6305) to 7-Bottom (Model 6307) Two Intermediate mold board units Two Intermediate shanks One 1-Bottom tool bar extension Eight ¾ UNC x 3” long hex bolts, lockwashers and lock nuts Two 7/8 UNC x 5 ½”...
  • Page 28 (FIGURE 9) 6300 Updated 2011 Manual...

  • Page 29: Changing 6305 To 6308

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING MODEL 6305 TO MODEL 6308 Parts required to convert 5-Bottom Plow (Model 6305) to 8-Bottom (Model 6308) Three Intermediate mold board units Three Intermediate shanks One 2-Bottom tool bar extension Three7/8 UNC x 5 1/2” long hex bolts and lock nuts Three 3/8 UNC x 4 ½”...
  • Page 30 The Model 6308 Switch Plow requires the use of a hydraulic counter balance valve that is mounted to the main frame hitch center mast. Attach the counter balance valve mounting bracket to the hitch center mast in the holes provided. Refer to Figure 2 on page 15. Disconnect the existing hydraulic hoses from the tractor and the hitch mast hose clamps.

  • Page 31: Changing 6306 To 6307

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING MODEL 6306 TO MODEL 6307 Parts required to convert 6-Bottom Plow (Model 6306) to 7-Bottom (Model 6307) One Intermediate mold board units One Intermediate shanks One 1-Bottom tool bar extension One 7/8 UNC x 5 ½” long hex bolts and lock nuts One 3/8 UNC x 4 ½”...

  • Page 32: Changing 6306 To 6308

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING MODEL 6306 TO MODEL 6308 Parts required to convert 6-Bottom Plow (Model 6306) to 8-Bottom (Model 6308) Two Intermediate mold board units Two Intermediate shanks One 2-Bottom tool bar extension Two 7/8 UNC x 5 ½” long hex bolts and lock nuts Two 3/8 UNC x 4 ½”...
  • Page 33 The Model 6308 Switch Plow requires the use of a hydraulic counter balance valve that is mounted to the main frame hitch center mast. Attach the counter balance valve mounting bracket to the hitch center mast in the holes provided. Refer to Figure 2 on page 15. Disconnect the existing hydraulic hoses from the tractor and the hitch mast hose clamps.

  • Page 34: Changing 6307 To 6308

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING MODEL 6307 TO MODEL 6308 Parts required to convert 7-Bottom Plow (Model 6307) to 8-Bottom (Model 6308) One Intermediate mold board units One Intermediate shanks One 2-Bottom tool bar extension One 7/8 UNC x 5 ½” long hex bolts and lock nuts One 3/8 UNC x 4 ½”...
  • Page 35 The Model 6308 Switch Plow requires the use of a hydraulic counter balance valve that is mounted to the main frame hitch center mast. Attach the counter balance valve mounting bracket to the hitch center mast in the holes provided. Refer to Figure 2 on page 15. Disconnect the existing hydraulic hoses from the tractor and the hitch mast hose clamps.

  • Page 36: Main Frame And Tool Bar

    6300 SERIES MAIN FRAME AND TOOL BAR MAIN FRAME 84-001-63 6300 Updated 2011 Manual...
  • Page 37 PART NO. NO. REQ’D ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION Hex Nut 3/8” UNC 0812-1200 Lockwasher 3/8” SAE 1602-1200 Hex Head Bolt 5/16” UNC x 1 3/8” Long 2816-1013 Hex Head Bolt 3/8” UNC x 1 ½” Long 2816-1214 Male Connector 77-012-36 Top Plate ½” Twin Clamp 77-032-38 Hose Clamp Section 16mm 77-033-38...

  • Page 38: Front Shank

    FRONT SHANK ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. NO. REQ’D Tool Bar Pivot Roller 84-214-36 Lower Shank Section 85-224-36 Wear Pad – Steel 98-061-36 Hex Bolt 7/8 UNC x 9” Long Grade 5 2816-2890 Plow Bolt 7/16 UNC x 1 ½” Long 0315-1414 Hex Nut 7/8 UNC 0812-2800...

  • Page 39: Intermediate Shank

    INTERMEDIATE SHANK ASSY PART NO. NO. REQ’D ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION Lower Shank Section 85-222-36 Hex Bolt 7/8” UNC x 9” Long Grade 5 2816-2890 Hex Nut 7/8” UNC 0812-2800 Lock Washer 7/8” DIA 1602-2800 Top Mounting Plate 85-017-36 6300 Updated 2011 Manual...

  • Page 40: Mold Boards With Small Slides

    MOLD BOARD WITH SHORT SLIDES MOLD BOARD WITH LONG SLIDES PART NO. NO. REQ’D ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION Mold Board 85-006-36 Steel Wing (Optional) 79-217-36 Small Slide – Standard 79-010-36 Small Slide – Multi-Life 79-204-36 Plow Point, Heat Treated (Standard) 79-006-36 Plow Point, Surface Hardened (Optional) 79-028-36 Plow Bolt 7/16”...

  • Page 41: Rear Gauge Wheel

    REAR GAUGE WHEEL 84-002-63 PART NO. NO. REQ’D ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION Spindle Nut 1 ½” UNC Slotted 1511-4800 Hex Bolt ¾” UNC x 1 ½” Long Grade 5 2816-2414 Hub Assembly w/out Spindle (inc. items 12-14) 79-001-63 Cotter Pin 5/32” DIA x 2 ½” Long 79-002-63 Thrust Washer 79-005-36...

  • Page 42: Gauge Wheel Arm Assembly

    GAUGE WHEEL ARM ASSEMBLY 84-004-63 PART NO. NO. REQ’D ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION Gauge Wheel Arm 85-007-63 Gauge Wheel Arm Mount 85-008-63 Gauge Wheel Arm Depth Adjuster 79-022-88 ¾” UNC x 3” Long Grade 5 Hex Bolt 2816-2430 ¾” SAE Lockwasher 1602-2400 ¾”...

  • Page 43: Smv Warning Sign

    SMV WARNING SIGN PART NO. NO. REQ’D ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION Slow Moving Vehicle Sign 79-002-01 Mounting Bracket 98-035-36 Hex Bolt ¼” UNC x ¾” Long 2814-0806 Flat Washer ¼” DIA 1702-0800 Hex Nut ¼” UNC 0812-0800 6300 Updated 2011 Manual...

  • Page 44: Front Gauge Wheel

    FRONT GAUGE WHEEL PART NO. NO. REQ’D ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION Yoke Weldment 85-030-63 Wheel & Tire Assembly 84-001-36 Hex Head Bolt ½ UNC x 3 ½” Long 2816-1634 Lock Washer ½” UNC 1602-1600 Hex Nut ½ UNC 0812-1600 Hub Assembly – Consisting of Items 7-14 79-027-36 Hub with Cups 77-001-36...
  • Page 45 FRONT GAUGE WHEEL CONTINUED 20 N/S Bolt ½” x 1 ½” Plate Mount 2816-1614 21 N/S Nut ½’ NYLOC Plate Mount 0912-1600 22 N/S 5/8” x 1 ¼” Bolt Spindle Mount 2816-2012 6300 Updated 2011 Manual...

  • Page 46: 1Bottom Extension Kit

    1-BOTTOM EXTENSION KIT ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. NO. REQ’D Mold Board Bundle (Refer TO page 34) 83-003-36 Intermediate Shank (Refer to Page 40) 85-222-36 Tool Bar Extension 85-015-63 Top Mounting Plate 85-017-36 Hex Bolt ¾” UNC x 3” Long Grade 5 2816-2430 Hex Nut ¾”...

  • Page 47: 2Bottom Extension Kit

    2-BOTTOM EXTENSION KIT PART NO. NO. REQ’D ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION Mold Board 83-003-36 Intermediate Shank 85-222-36 Top Mounting Plate 85-017-36 Extension Tool Bar 85-014-63 Flat Washer ½” Dia. 1702-1600 Hex Bolt ¾” UNC x 3” Long Grade 5 2816-2430 Hex Nut ¾” UNC 0812-2400 Lock Washer ¾”...
  • Page 48 MACHINE IMPROVEMENTS The Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes and improvements in the product at any time without notice. The Manufacturer shall not be obligated to incorporate such changes and improvements in products previously sold to any customer, nor shall the Manufacturer be obligated to replace previously sold products with customers incorporating such changes and improvements.

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