Unhooking the Seed Bed Roller, Point Type

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Section 3: Operating Procedures

Land Pride

Unhooking the Seed Bed Roller

!DANGER

Always engage parking brake, shut off tractor and remove key before dismounting from tractor.

3-Point Type

1.See Figure 1-1 on page 7. Set support stand in park position.

2.Lower Seed Bed Roller onto a level solid surface. The roller may start rolling while unhooking if not on level ground.

3.Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake.

4.Ensure that the unit is stable. Chock front and back of rear roller if needed especially if unit is not on level ground.

5.Disconnect top center link from the Seed Bed Roller.

6.Disconnect the lower 3-Point lift arms from the Seed Bed Roller.

Pull Type

!WARNING

Chock front and back of roller when using support stand to prevent unit from rolling and causing property damage and/or bodily injury.

1.Park on a level solid surface. The roller may start rolling while unhooking if not on level ground.

2.Shut vehicle engine off and engage parking brake.

3.Ensure that the unit is stable. Chock front and back of rear roller to prevent unit from rolling.

4.Disconnect clevis hitch or ball hitch from machine towing the Seed Bed Roller.

5.If in transport, rotate hitch 180o over the roller body to rest unit on the rollers and not on the wheels.

6.Set support stand in park position. (See Figure 3-5 on page 15.)

7.See Storage Instructions below for alternate positions to store pull type unit.

Storage Instructions

Clean Seed Bed Roller at the end of the working season or when the roller will not be used for a long period.

1.Clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the roller and moving parts. Scrape off compacted dirt and then wash the surface thoroughly with a garden hose.

2.Inspect for loose, damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed.

3.Lubricate as noted in the Lubrication portion of this section starting on page 16.

!CAUTION

Be careful when lowering the pull type roller to ground. Make sure no one is under, behind or near the unit when lowering. The roller is very heavy and can crush someone. The hitch can also flip over suddenly and hit someone.

4.Store Seed Bed Roller in a clean, dry place.

Pull-Type Units

There are three methods of storing pull-type units:

•Position unit on a flat level surface. Raise pull hitch up until unit is resting on its rear wheels and scrapers as shown in Figure 3-3.Use auxiliary supports or posts if necessary to prevent the possibility of the unit tipping over. Chock front and back of wheels.

•Position unit on a flat level surface. Raise pull hitch up until the unit is resting on its rear roller and scrapers as shown in Figure 3-4.Ensure unit is stable. Use auxiliary supports or posts if necessary to prevent the possibility of the unit tipping over. Chock front and back of roller.

•Do not leave unit resting on its wheels (transport position) and hitch support. The hitch can develop negative weight and swing up on its own. Instead,

position unit on a flat level surface. Rotate hitch up and over 180o until unit is resting on the hitch support and rear roller as shown in Figure 3-5. Ensure unit is stable by chocking the front and back of roller.

3-Point Lift Units

•Position unit on a flat level surface. Lower 3-Point hitch until the rear roller and support stand are resting on the ground. Ensure that the unit is stable. Chock rear roller if needed especially if unit is not on level ground.

5.Repaint where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Ask your dealer for Land Pride touch-up paint.

Land Pride Aerosol Touch-up Paint

Part No.

Part Description

821-011C PAINT LP BEIGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN

821-002C PAINT LP BLACK AEROSOL SPRAY CAN

821-054C PAINT MEDIUM RED AEROSOL SPRAY CAN

821-058C PAINT GREEN AEROSOL SPRAY CAN

821-066C PAINT ORANGE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN

821-067C PAINT BLUE AEROSOL SPRAY CAN

14 Model SBR48, SBR60 & SBR72 Seed Bed Roller 322-215M

2/23/09