PLOWING
Lay out the field to be plowed and, if possible, make it
NOTE: It is easier to plow a few long furrows than many short ones.
Make sure the ground is in proper condition:Never plow when soil is wet. If it is too dry, it will be dimcult for the plow to penetrate the soil.Avoid low places, old roadways, paths and other places where the soilis overly packed. Cut high weeds or grassbefore plowing. Expect to have trouble with thick sod which hasn't been plowed in several years.
However, you should be able to do a satisfactoryjob under most conditionsonce you've found the best settings for the plow and hitch.
1.Lower the plow with the hydraulic lift lever to turn the point into the ground. Be sure toleave the lift control inthe float position.
The plow works best at a depth of
2. Start plowing by laying off a dead furrow asshown: begin at point '"'.and plow to the end of the plot.
Fix your eyes on a tree or some distant object in line with the middle of the plow so you can steer the tractor to plow a stmight first fumw to point "A"Lift and turnthe plow, and at point "B,"lower it again and plow a dead furrow,piling the dirt on top of the dirt from the first furrow.
NOTE Always lift the plow before turning.
3.When you return to point "X"and before you start red plowing with both the tractor's right wheels in the furrow at point "C."adjust the top hitch link so the landside heel runs from level to %" from the furrow bottom. Check the plow level.
4.Plow in a clockwise direction. moving steadily along, but not too fast. At the proper speed the earth will turn over and not fall back into the furrow. Plowing too fast will result in an uneven furrow, and the dirt will be thrown rather than rolled.
5.After plowing a few rounds, stop and check all plow, coulter, and frame bolts; tighten as required.
MAINTENANCE
Lubricate the coulter and depth gauge wheel with a standard grease gun at least once a day during use.
When putting the plow away, wipe the polished surface and coulter blade with grease or oil to prevent rust,
Periodically check the plowshare for wear.
