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ASSEMBLY
The machine is shipped from the factory in a partially disassembled form that allows for easy and conven-
ient shipping.
When preparing for the customer, follow this procedure:
1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children.
2. Use 2 men to guide or direct and handle the heavy and bulky components.
3. Use a crane, hoist or forklift of suffi cient capacity and stability to handle the components.
4. Attach to the lifting device, remove tie-downs, lift from the truck and move to the assembly area. Drive
slow and keep the machine close to the ground.
5. Cut the strapping and remove the components from the shipping pallet.
6. Mount the reversible points or shovels to the tines and tighten fasteners to their specifi ed torque.
7. Place the cultivator frame on stands and lay-out the components in their approximate position.
8. Refer to the tine position schematic.
9. Measure and mark the tine positions on the frame.
10. Install the 3-point hitch mounting pins in their brackets.
11. Install the fl oating top link bracket to the top of the 3-point hitch. Do not clamp and overtighten. Bracket
must be free to move during operation.
12. Mount the tines to frame and tighten fasteners to their specifi ed torque.
13. Attach the Blade:
a. Mount the blade and arm to the center of the frame.
b. Mount the height bracket to the arm and the frame.
NOTE: Start with the height bracket in its 2nd hole position.
14. Attach the roller to the rear frame.
15. Tighten all fasteners to their specifi ed torque.
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