Equipment Matching - Farm King 45 Series Operator And Parts Manual

Equipment Matching

To insure the safe and reliable operation of the Tiller, it is necessary to use a tractor with the correct
specifications. Use the following list as a guide in selecting a tractor to use on the machine.
1. Horsepower: Use Table 1 as a guide in selecting the tractor horsepower appropriate for your
width of machine. Use only small Agricultural tractors on this machine.
Table 1 - Horsepower vs. Width
Model
4560
4572
ALERT
2. 3- Point Hitch: The Tiller is equipped with a Category 1, 3-point hitch. Be sure the tractor
3-point hitch is in the Category 1 configuration. Install the lift arm blocks or shorten the stop
chains to place the arms into the non-sway configuration. Refer to the tractor manual for
details.
3. Load Sensing Hydraulics: Many newer tractors are equipped with "Load Sensing" hydraulics.
It is the responsibility of the operator to set the tractor hydraulic system to provide "float" on
the 3-point hitch. Refer to Tractor Manual for details. The float feature will allow the machine to
follow the ground contours during operation.
4. PTO Shaft: The tractor must have a 1-3/8" 6 spline 540 rpm PTO shaft to fit the driveline shaft
supplied with the machine. Do not use shaft adapters or operate at any other speed. It is
not recommended that a tractor with variable speed PTO's be used on the Tiller. Operating at
speeds faster than 540 rpm will overload the drivetrain and lead to early failures.
Attach the safety chains supplied with the PTO shaft, allowing sufficient slack for the driveline
during turns and operation. Check booklet attached to the PTO for instructions.
Width
60 inches (1.5m)
72 inches (1.8m)
Do not exceed the recommended horsepower levels. The use of
horsepower will void the warranty.
Operation - 45 Series Rotary Tiller
Horsepower
45 max.
45 max.
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