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General Operation
1. The Till 'N Seed minimum horsepower requirement is
based on Hitch Style. This will vary widely due to
speed, Tillage Rotor depth, existing vegetation, and
types of soil. Local dealers can help in making
recommendations for your areas.
Drawbar Models: 45 horsepower
3-PT Hitch Models: 75 horsepower
2. 3-PT Hitch Models Minimum Hitch capacity is 5,000
lbs, tractor must be sized accordingly. Refer to
Tractor Operator's Manual.
3. Operating speed is between 4 to 8 mph. Speed needs
to be fast enough to create enough tillage action to
mix the seed into the soil without disturbing vegetation
already in place while self-cleaning the rotors.
Reduce speed in rocky conditions to prevent Rotor
Blade breakage.
Transporting the Till 'N Seed
1. Check and follow all federal, state, and local
requirements before transporting the Till 'N Seed.
2. The Till 'N Seed should be transported only by tractor
required for field operation. The implement weight
should not exceed more than 1.5 times the tractor
weight. Maximum transport speed for the Till 'N Seed
is 20 mph.
CAUTION
Excessive speed may result in loss of control of
the tractor and implement, reduced braking
ability, or failure of the implement tire or structure.
Do not exceed the implement maximum specified
ground speed regardless of the capability of the
maximum tractor speed.
3. When towing equipment in combination, the
maximum equipment ground speed shall be limited to
the lowest specified ground speed of any of the towed
implements.
Maximum transport speed shall be the lesser of travel
speed specified in the operator's manual, speed
identification symbol, information sign of towed
equipment, or limit of road conditions.
4. Slow down when driving on rough roads. Reduce
speed when turning, or on curves and slopes to avoid
tipping. Equipment altered other than the place of
manufacture may reduce the maximum transport
speed. Additional weight, added tanks, harrowing
attachments, etc. may reduce implement load
carrying capabilities.
5. A Safety Chain is provided with the implement to
ensure safe transport.
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The Safety Chain should have a tensile strength
equal to or greater than the gross weight of the
implement. The chain is attached to the lower
Hitch Clevis hole with two Flat Washers between
the Clamp Plates to assure a tight connection.
Always use a 1" diameter Grade 5 or 8 bolt for
this connection.
•
Attach the Safety Chain to the tractor drawbar.
See Figure 1-2. Provide only enough slack in the
chain for turning. Do not use an intermediate
chain support as the attaching point for the chain
on the tractor. Do not pull the implement by the
Safety Chain.
•
When unhitching from the tractor attach the hook
end of the chain to a free link close to the hitch
clevis for storage. This will keep the hook off the
ground, reducing corrosion, and keep the hook
functioning properly.
•
Regularly inspect the safety chain for worn,
stretched, or broken links and ends. Replace the
Safety Chain if it is damaged or deformed in any
way.
6. Before transporting:
•
Know the height and width of the implement being
towed. Markers, tanks, attachments, etc. can
increase the height and width of the implement.
Stay away from power lines when transporting,
extending implement. Electrocution can occur
without direct contact.
•
Check to see that the tractor hitch capacity is
rated to carry the weight of the Seeder Hitch.
Refer to Tractor Operator's Manual.
•
Use provided pins that properly fits the Lift Arms
or Quick Hitch and Implement Hitch.
•
Clean all Hydraulic Couplings and attach to
tractor remotes.
•
Connect the Safety Warning Lights 7-Pin Plug
into tractor 7-Pin outlet, routing cord by avoiding
pinch points.
•
Fully raise the Till 'N Seed Hydraulic Lift or 3-PT
Hitch.
•
Make sure Transport Locks are installed and
secured with Clevis Pins and Hair Pin Cotters.
See Figure 3-4.
Failure to use Transport Locks during transport
may result in permanent equipment damage,
serious injury, or death.
OPERATION
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
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