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DO NOT use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operating the
Tractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator's
alertness and coordination and therefore affect the operator's ability to
operate the equipment safely. Before operating the Tractor or Implement,
an operator on prescription or over-the-counter medication must consult
a medical professional regarding any side effects of the medication that
would hinder their ability to operate the Equipment safely. NEVER
knowingly allow anyone to operate this equipment when their alertness or
coordination is impaired. Serious injury or death to the operator or others
could result if the operator is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
Operating the cultivator with a tractor that does not meet the following requirements may cause tractor or
implement damage and be a potential danger to the operator and passersby.
Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
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ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat belt.
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Tractor Safety Devices .................... Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting, PTO master shield
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Tractor Horsepower ......................... Approximately 35 HP per Shank up to 85 HP
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Front End Weights............................ As need to maintain 20% weight on front axle
3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
The tractor must be equipped with a Roll-Over-Protective-Structure (ROPS) (tractor cab or roll-bar) and seat
belt to protect the operator from falling off the tractor, especially during a roll over where the driver could be
crushed and killed. Only operate the tractor with the ROPS in the raised position and seat belt fastened.
Tractor models not equipped with a ROPS and seat belt should have these life saving features installed by an
authorized dealer. OPS-U- 0003
Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll-
over-protective system (ROPS). Always wear seat belts. Serious injury or even
death could result from falling off the tractor, particularly during a turnover when
the operator could be pinned under the ROPS.
3.2 Tractor Horsepower
The power required to operate this implement is determined by the tractor PTO horsepower. For most
operating conditions, the subsoiler requires a tractor with the maximum of 85 PTO HP. Operating these
implements with a tractor that does not have adequate power may damage the tractor engine. Exceeding the
recommended horsepower may cause aerator damage by overpowering the unit in heavy operating
conditions.
HDSS 09/20
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OPERATION
Operation Section 4-4
(SG-27)
(SG-7)
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