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Plowing
1. Move the lynch pins to the outside holes on the
spring rods to allow the plow to move from side
to side (Figure 5).
Figure 5
1. Outer hole
2. Lynch pin (in inner hole)
CAUTION
When you remove the lynch pin, the plow could
swing into you or a bystander, or cause the
traction unit to become unstable.
Hold the plow in the neutral position when
moving the lynch pins.
2. Connect the material being installed to the plow.
3. If your traction unit has a speed selector, move it to
the slow (turtle) position.
4. Start the engine.
5. Tilt the attachment plate completely back so that the
top of the plow is parallel to the ground (Figure 7).
6. Lower the plow so that it is resting on the ground.
Important: Always ensure that the plow is on
or in the ground before engaging the auxiliary
hydraulics lever. Failure to do so will cause
excessive vibration of the traction unit, possibly
resulting in damage.
Note: If you dig a hole to lower the blade into
before starting, it will reduce the risk of bending
the blade.
7. Pull the auxiliary hydraulics lever to the operator
grip to engage the plow.
8. Slowly lower the plow into the ground to the desired
depth, while moving the traction unit backward.
9. When finished, release the auxiliary hydraulics lever
to stop the plow.
3. Spring rod
CAUTION
When plowing on a hill, the plow can swing
down hill when raised out of the soil. Due to
the weight of the plow, if it swings too fast, the
force could tip the traction unit injuring you or
others.
When plowing on a hill, raise the plow out of
the ground slowly, letting it swing while the
bullet is still in the soil.
10. Raise the plow out of the ground far enough to pull
the puller out of the soil.
11. Move the traction unit rearward to pull out a
working length of material, then move forward
slightly to create some slack in the line.
12. Stop the engine.
Gauging Plow Depth
Normally, you will be plowing at the maximum depth
set by the blade; however, the plow is also equipped
with a gauge to allow you to lift the plow and determine
how high above maximum depth you are plowing.
The gauge is located on the left side of the plow facing
the traction unit. A rod assembly runs from the gauge
to the ground. When the plow is lifted, the indicator on
the gauge moves down. Marks on the gauge show the
number of inches lower or higher than the maximum
depth that you are plowing. The gauge reads from
+2 to -3 inches (+5 to -7.6 cm), with zero being the
maximum depth on bare ground and -3 being 3 inches
(7.6 cm) above maximum depth. Figure 6 and Figure 7
illustrate the gauge.
1. Depth gauge
7
Figure 6
2. Gauge locking lever
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