PRESEEDER OPERATION
STOPPING THE ATTACHMENT
1.Release the ATTACHMENT DRIVE CON- TROL AND BRAKE LEVER. This will dis- engage the drive and apply the brake to stop the attachment from turning.
OPERATION
A.Lubricate the machine as necessary. Refer to LUBRICATION section of this manual.
B.Start tractor according to tractor operator’s manual.
Rotation of the rotor may cause tractor to move back-
wards, under certain soil conditions, if tractor is not moving forward under power, or Tow Valve is in ON position.
C. Lower the tiller to ground carefully.
Operating at excessive speeds can cause excessive wear or
damage to the machine.
SUGGESTIONS FOR EFFICIENT SEEDBED PREPARATION
The following suggestions are to be understood as general in nature, since each operator will develop their own style of operation, specific to the plot and terrain that is being pre- pared.
Soil type and conditions vary considerably and must be addressed individually, as they are encountered.
There are three basic operations that a Preseeder tiller performs: CLEARING, TILL- ING, and LEVELING.
1.CLEARING involves removing rocks from the soil surface. This is generally the final operation, but in extremely rocky conditions it is advisable to clear the area of excessive rocks for more effi- cient operation.
Do not attempt to operate the Preseeder tiller in areas with heavy weeds, rope, wire, package strapping, or
anything that can wrap around the end of the rotor. Steel strapping is extremely abrasive and causes excessive and premature wear when caught in the tiller.
FIGURE 26 Working Angles of the Preseeder Tiller
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