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Figure 9
1. Hairpin cotters
• To reduce wear on the traction unit drive chain (if
your model has one), tighten the chain so there is
only 2 inches (5 cm) of slack on the upper span
(refer to your traction unit Operator's Manual for
instructions).
• Clean the area of trash, branches and rocks before
plowing to prevent equipment damage.
• Always begin plowing with the slowest ground
speed possible. Increase speed if conditions permit,
but do not allow the tires or tracks to spin. Spinning
the tracks or tires will cause turf damage and place
stress on the traction unit.
• Always use full throttle (maximum engine speed)
when plowing.
• Always plow backwards (i.e., in reverse).
• If your traction unit has a speed selector and a flow
divider, move the speed selector to slow (turtle) and
the flow divider to the 10 o'clock position.
• Avoid sharp turns when plowing to increase
productivity and minimize ground disturbance.
• If your traction unit has tires and you have the
agricultural or Sitework Systems tires installed on
the traction unit, remove the tires and move the
right side tires to the left and the left side tires to
the right. This will ensure that the tire tread points
to the rear to give you the most traction when using
the vibratory plow.
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