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- Page 1 FIELD CULTIVATOR / CHISEL PLOW OWNER’S MANUAL With Assembly Instructions For Model: 543 & 760 KUNZ ENGINEERING, INC. / MENDOTA, IL 61342 / PH (815) 539-6954 3/24...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………… 2 Safety Alert Symbol …………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Safety Information ……………………………………………………………………………………… 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ………………………………………………………………………..4 Items Included ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Assembly of Tongue ……………………………………………………………………………….….. 4 Installation of the Lift Control Wiring Assembly …………………………………………………..5 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS ………………………………………………………………….. 6 Intended Use ……………………………………………………………………………………………... -
Page 4: Safety Introduction
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. This entire manual is filled with important safety information. Please read it carefully. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the information in this owner’s manual please contact Kunz Engineering at 815-539-6954. -
Page 5: Safety Information
Follow all safety precautions outlined by the manufacturer of the tow vehicle being used to pull this product. This entire manual is filled with important safety information. Please read it carefully. FOR QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR TROUBLESHOOTING PLEASE CONTACT KUNZ ENGINEERING INC. AT (815) 539-6954... -
Page 6: Assembly Instructions
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Read the complete assembly instructions before starting the assembly. You should have: - one tillage tool assembly - one lift control wiring assembly - five (Model 543) or seven (Model 760) 9” cultivator sweeps with bevel washer spacers A. -
Page 7: Installation Of The Lift Control Wiring Assembly
2. Position the tillage tool assembly upright on the tires. 3. Measure the hitch height on your tow vehicle. For hitch heights of 11” or less use the lower tongue mounting holes. For hitch heights of greater than 11” use the upper tongue mounting holes. -
Page 8: Operation And Adjustments
OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS This safety alert symbol is used to indicate safety instructions. Follow these instructions to avoid personal injury and/or property damage. Read and follow all instructions in this manual. Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and comprehended the safety manual and who has not been properly trained in the safe operation of the equipment. -
Page 9: Coulter Function
2. This leveling can be done by adjusting the top link. Unlock the locking tab on the top link. Turning the handle on the top link counter-clockwise will raise the rear end of the tool and clock-wise will lower the rear end of the tool. After adjustments are made, lock the top link in place. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Shanks And Coulter Shanks
The 9” field cultivator sweeps are typically used for secondary tillage and are a good selection to use after initially breaking hard ground with the chisel point sweeps. The field cultivator sweeps also work well in shearing off weeds. In softer ground conditions, these sweeps can be used for primary tillage. -
Page 11: Suggestions For Proper Operation
F. SUGGESTIONS FOR PROPER OPERATION Proper tool adjustment can increase functionality and efficiency. Hard Ground In hard ground conditions, the reversible point chisel sweeps should be installed. The reversible point chisel sweeps have the ability to penetrate hard ground fairly effortlessly without added weight. - Page 12 Sod Covered Ground It is recommended that these conditions be mowed and sprayed with a grass killer. A grass killer will not only kill the green growth but will help to break up the root structure as well. Sod is also easier to work with in the spring or shortly after a rain.
- Page 13 Soft Ground Conditions or Previously Tilled Ground Soft ground conditions can be performed with any of the sweeps. The 9” field cultivator sweeps tend to work the best in these cases. These sweeps will help to fully shear the ground off and create a true seedbed.
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Page 14: Service Parts
Turning Shovel Optional Optional 259006 Coulter Blade, 13.5" 264006 Fuse Holder 264008 Rocker Switch 275018 Till-Ease Name Decal 275019 Kunz Decal 275020 Lift Control Decal 277030 Fixed Diameter Cable Clamp 500007 Shank 500008 Coulter Shank 500009 Axle Clamp 500010 Control Panel... -
Page 15: Parts Drawing
MODEL 543 & 760 PARTS... -
Page 16: Warranty Statement
Till-Ease Tillage Equipment Warranty Policy Kunz Engineering, Inc., warrants to the owner that each new product is free of defects in workmanship and material for the length of 12 months from the date of purchase. Kunz Engineering, Inc., agrees to provide replacement parts for any defective parts at no charge to the owner.
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