3-3 OPERATION
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE maintenance listed in paragraph
B. Adjust for work per paragraph
C. Start tractor. Raise tiller off the ground.
D. With tractor at idle speed, engage PTO drive.
DANGER
STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING DRIVELINES. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DRIVELINE SHIELDS IN PLACE AND IN GOOD CONDI- TION. FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARN- INGS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
DANGER
KEEP HANDS AND FEET FROM UNDER MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. MAKE CERTAIN EVERYONE IS CLEAR OF MACHINE BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PER- SONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
E. Place tractor in gear and proceed forward. Increase speed to 3/4 throttle. Lower tiller into soil. Increase speed to 540 PTO rpm. Average soil with reasonable moisture will allow travel speeds up to 2 mph. Hard soil will require low travel speed, less than 1 mph to ensure smooth operation and maxi- mum possible depth. Shallow weed cultivation will allow speeds up to 3 mph. At the end of a pass lift tiller clear of ground before making a turn. After turning, proceed back across field, slowly lowering the tiller into the soil. Do not turn with tiller in the ground as this can damage tiller and tractor link- age. Never use reverse gear while tiller is low- ered into ground. Avoid operating tiller in the raised position.
3-4 TRANSPORTING
Do not engage PTO drive while transporting tiller. Obey all state and local laws when transporting on public roads. Always use flashing warning lights unless prohibited by law.
SECTION IV
MAINTENANCE
4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below. Lower machine to ground, turn off tractor and set parking brake before doing maintenance inspections or work. Some checks may require raising machine off ground and supporting with blocks. All bolts should be torqued as recommended in TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS, unless otherwise indicated.
BEFORE EACH USE
1.Check tractor tire air pressure. Refer to tractor operator’s manual.
WARNING
THE TILLER CAN FALL FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, SECURELY SUPPORT TILLER BEFORE WORKING UNDER- NEATH.
2.Check blades and rotor to be sure that no foreign objects such as wire or steel strapping bands are wrapped around them.
3.Check blade bolts for tightness. Tighten to 73 ft./lbs.
4.Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary.
5.Make certain driveline shields are in place and in good repair.
6.Clean any debris from safety decals and check for legibility. Replace any missing or illegible decals. Read and heed safety messages.
7.Perform BEFORE EACH USE lubrication per paragraph
8.During operation, listen for abnormal sounds which might indicate loose parts, damaged bear- ings, or other damage.
WARNING
THE TILLER CAN FALL FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, SECURELY SUPPORT TILLER BEFORE WORKING UNDER- NEATH.
AFTER EACH USE
1.Clean all debris from machine especially underside of deck and affixed decals. Replace any missing or illegible decals.
2.Inspect tiller for worn or damaged components. Repair or replace before next use. Any replace- ment components installed during repair shall include the components current safety decals specified by the manufacturer to be affixed to the component.
3.Store in dry place.
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