Introduction The “Incite 5000 Series Universal Tillage™ tool” from McFarlane Mfg. is our latest development in vertical tillage. With its unique ability to run in diff erent fi eld types, spring or fall, the Incite™ has one-of-a-kind adjustability not found anywhere else on the market. This new tool has the fl...
CAUTION McFarlane cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. The warnings Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if in this manual and on the product are, therefore, not not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
5. Relieve hydraulic fl uid pressure. Maintenance Safety 6. If parking the unit, make sure jack stand is lowered and retaining pin is installed. For maintenance safety information, refer to “Maintenance” on page 32. Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
Adjusting the angle and depth of the disk gangs is #3 (9°). the fi rst step in sizing and incorporating the residue. 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
The spiral reels have a hydraulic height adjustment. They can be run from even with the bottom of the disk blades up to completely out of the ground. Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
fl exible enough to allow residue to fl ow through it. It also breaks up large pieces of soil and disperses the residue evenly across the tillage area. 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. • Do not paint over, remove, or deface any safety signs or instructional decals on your equipment. Observe all safety signs and follow the instructions on them. 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
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PINS MUST BE USED DURING TRANSPORT. DO NOT RUN THE DISK GANGS TO A DEPTH GREATER THAN 6 (SIX) INCHES. DC-225 MAXIMUM FIELD TRAVEL SPEED IS 9 MPH. DC-231 DC-297 (LH) — DC-298 (RH) Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
Do not allow anyone to stand between the tongue or hitch and the towing vehicle when backing up to the unit. Make sure that the area is clear of children, animals, and other obstacles before moving the unit. 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
NO MORE THAN 20 maximum visibility at all times. Make allowances for mph. Do not exceed the maximum speed or increased length and weight of the equipment when tire failure may occur. making turns, stopping, etc. Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
7. Prior to towing, have an observer confi rm all running lights, brake lights, turn signals, and hazard lights are working on both the tow vehicle and the unit. 8. Verify the brakes on the tow vehicle are operating correctly. 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
11. Make sure the wing lock pins are in place. Refer to Step “4. Install the wing fold lock pins and bridge pins.” on page 31. Transport lock secured over cylinder rod. Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
1-1/2” (38 mm) pin. On Category doctor familiar with this type of injury. 3 clevis hitches use a 1-1/4” (32 mm) pin. On Category 4 pintle hitches use a 2” (51 mm) pin. 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
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2. Connect the hitch of the unit to the tractor. Attach the safety chain to the tractor’s draw bar cage. Note: When connected, make sure the retaining plate securely locks the chain link in place. Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
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Note: The most commonly used function of the unit is the “main lift” cylinders, which raises and lowers the wheels. Connect the hydraulic hoses for this function into the port (control lever) used most commonly. 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
9. Move the unit to the desired location and position it for operation following the towing recommendation provided in this manual and/or any other local, State, or Federal regulations that may apply. Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
2. Place the transport locks on their storage brackets and fasten the retaining pins. The McFarlane Incite™ Universal Tillage™ tool is designed to handle a wide variety of fi eld conditions. It has many adjustments that can be made to optimize the effi...
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6. Lower disk gang close to the ground but not touching. 7. Stop the tractor, and set the parking brake. Block the wheels of the unit to prevent unwanted movement while repositioning the disk gangs. Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
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To prevent ridging, it may be necessary to reduce the travel speed with more aggressive disk angles. 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
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– Reel height should be all the way up (out of the ground) to set initial disk gang depth. Once disk gang depth is set, lower the reel so it is running at a depth of approximately 2”. Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
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22. Continue pulling the unit through the fi eld and raise and lower the wheels to allow the hydraulic control valve to stop the unit at the set depth. Stop the tractor and check the depth of the disks and the reel 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
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Remove the locking bar retainer clip. Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
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fi ve links hanging (front bar higher than b. Remove the lynch pin and raise the turnbuckle lock rear bar). (release the turnbuckle to rotate). Note: Make sure the chains are not twisted when inserting into the slot. 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
Failure to do so will result in uneven seedbed conditions and could damage the rolling basket arms and/or bearings. The unit should now be ready. Preparing for Transport 1. Lower the wheels and lift the unit off of the ground. Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
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The weight of the unit will easily cause serious bodily injury. Crush Hazard When folding the wings, make sure both wings are resting on the pads before releasing hydraulic pressure. 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
fl uid penetrates the surface of the skin. Entanglement Hazard Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from any moving parts to prevent them from getting caught. Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for damages as a result of the use of unapproved parts. 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
Cotter pin. Wire retainer pin. b. Check the gang arbor nut torque which is described in ”Disk Gang Disk Blades” on page 39. Wheel retainer bolts. Hinge pin and hitch pin retainer bolts. 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
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3. Grease all hinge pins every 15 hours of service. Refer to “Lubrication Points” on page 38. 6. Spiral reel bearings should be lubricated annually. 4. Grease the tandem pivot every 15 hours of service. Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
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8. Inspect the rubber bumper pads on the wing support arms. Replace the pads if they are worn or missing. 9. Refer to the parts illustrations and listings for service and repair parts. 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
Lubrication Points Add grease to the locations shown in the illustration. When greasing a pin and bushing, add grease until it is visibly forced out of the joint. Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
Use a bar or lifting device to raise the hub upwards. d. The reading should not exceed 0.002” (0.05mm). Repair or replace hubs with excessive end play. 1. Support the reel assembly. 2. Remove one reel blade (1). 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
3. Remove bearing retainer caps (1) (center bearings) and end caps (2) (outer bearings). 4. Insert four new bearing wear sleeves. Do not replace just one sleeve. 5. Reinstall the retainers and caps. Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY If within one year from the date of purchase, this unit fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, McFarlane Mfg. Co., Inc. will repair it, free of charge. Warranty service is available at dealer locations by simply contacting the nearest McFarlane dealership throughout the United States or Canada.
Level the wing frames using the wing Outside disk gang gouges. Wing frames are not level. lift cylinders to raise the outside of the disk gang. Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
For replacement decals, questions, or to order parts, contact your dealer: To ensure the greatest level of safety, all decals must be in place and legible at all times. Remember, it is the users’ responsibility to maintain these decals. 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
BLADE, DISK, 28 WAVE, 18” (OUTSIDE OF 10727 TUBE, ROUND UNIT ONLY) 10728 TUBE, ROUND * On outside of unit only. All other disk gangs have all 10597 BLADE, DISK, 28 WAVE, 22” 10597 blades. 10319 SPOOL, DISK, STRAIGHT Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
(includes items 7 and 12) DISK ASSEMBLY, CENTER RD-5093 (includes items 13, 8, 9, 10, and 11) HD-1160 GREASE SEAL HD-1162 BEARING, INNER Items 14 - 24 are part of HD-1170 Hub Assembly, Item 12. 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
NUT, TOP LOCK, 3/8-16 FA-857 NUMBER THREE HARROW BAR (FA-800-3) FA-957 NUMBER THREE HARROW BAR (FA-900-3) FA-4110 TOOTH, 3/4” X 10” BH-5018 BOLT, HEX, 1/2-13 X 1-3/4 GRADE 5 HDD-016 WASHER, SQUARE, 1/2” 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
BOLT, HEX, 5/16-18 X 1-3/8 and 5032) 10324 HYD CYLINDER, REPHASING, 3.75 X 10 (5020 HYO-1004 COVER, HYD CLAMP and 5024) 10796 BODY, HYD CLAMP HYO-2103 CYLINDER CLEVIS PIN, 1 X 3-1/2 HYO-1206 PLATE, HYD CLAMP 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
COVER, HYD CLAMP HYF-3220 HYD ADAPTER, 3/4 F - 3/4 ORB 10796 BODY, HYD CLAMP HYF-2220 HYD ELBOW, 3/4 F - 3/4 ORB HYO-1206 PLATE, HYD CLAMP HYH-2086 HOSE, HYDRAULIC 10847 HOSE, HYDRAULIC Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
HYD ELBOW, 9/16 M - 3/4 MORB 10979 HOSE, HYDRAULIC HYF-1888 HYD TEE, 9/16 M - 9/16 M - 9/16 M 10978 HOSE, HYDRAULIC 10980 HOSE, HYDRAULIC CP-3620 PIN, COTTER, 3/16 x 2.00 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
HOSE, HYDRAULIC 10865 HOSE, HYDRAULIC HYF-1888 HYD TEE, 9/16 M - 9/16 M - 9/16 M 10864 HOSE, HYDRAULIC HYF-2820 HYD ELBOW, 9/16 M - 3/4 MORB 10806 HOSE, HYDRAULIC 135995 PIN, COTTER Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg. 800-627-8569...
HYD ADAPTER, 9/16 M - 3/4 MORB HYO-1004 COVER, HYD CLAMP 10804 HOSE, HYDRAULIC 10796 BODY, HYD CLAMP 10801 HOSE, HYDRAULIC HYO-1206 PLATE, HYD CLAMP 10800 HOSE, HYDRAULIC HYF-1888 HYD TEE, 9/1 6M - 9/16 M - 9/16 M 800-627-8569 Incite™ Universal Tillage™ from McFarlane Mfg.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM & INSPECTION REPORT This form must be filled out by the dealer and buyer and the initialed and signed copy sent to: McFarlane Mfg. Co., Inc., 1259 South Water Street, P.O. Box 100, Sauk City, WI 53583. WARRANTY REGISTRATION This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and customer at the time of delivery.
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