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Section 3: Operating Procedures
Model SBR48, SBR60 & SBR72 Seed Bed Roller 322-215M 2/23/09
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Operating Check List
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of the Seed Bed Roller.
Therefore,it is absolutely essential that no one operates
the roller without first having read, fully understood and
becometotally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make
sure the operator has paid particular attention to:
•Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 4
•Section 1: Assembly& Set-up, page 7
•Section 2: Adjustments,page 11
•Section 3: OperatingProcedures, page 12
•Section 4: Maintenance& Lubrication, page 16
Make the following inspections if the Seed Bed
Roller is attached to a 3-Point lift:
1. Inspect tractor safetyequipment. Make sure the
tractor is in good working condition.
2. Carefully raise and lowerthe implement to ensure
that the tractor drawbar,tires, and other equipment
on the tractor do not contact the frame and roller.
3. Make sure the lower3-Point arms are stabilized to
preventside-to-side movement. Most tractors have
swayblocks or adjustable chains for this purpose.
4. Checktractor ballast. Ballast may need to be added
to your tractorto maintain steeringcontrol. Refer to
yourtractor Operators Manual to determine whether
or not to add ballast.
Operating Checklist
✔Check Referenc
Check 3-Point Hook-up procedure. Be sure all
pins have been installed and are secured. Page 9
Check Pull Type Hook-up procedure. Be sure
hitchpin or ball hitch is secured to the draw bar. Page 10
Check optional rear scraper. Make sure it has
been adjusted and all bolts are tight. Page 11
Check ball hitch swivel. Make sure the swivel
nut is properly tightened. Page 11
Make sure the operator has read and knows
how to operate the Seed Bed Roller. Page 12
Make sure the Seed Bed Roller has been
lubricated as required. Page 16
Check Seed Bed Roller initially and periodically
for loose bolts & pins, Tighten bolts to the
correct torque.
Page 21
Make the following inspections if the Seed Bed
Roller is attached to a drawbar:
1. Inspect safetyequipment of the machine pulling the
Seed Bed Roller. Make sure the machine is in good
working condition.
2. Inspect levelnessof tongue when setting-up. See
“Important Note” in box on page 8. Turnhitch
assemblyover if needed by removing bolts (#10) and
pins (#17) shown in Figure 1-2 on page 8. Replace
boltsand pins with clips after tur ning hitch assembly
over.Be sure to tighten the nuts to the correct torque.
Transporting
!CAUTION
Whentraveling on public roads at night or during the day, use
accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to
operatorsof other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and
local laws.
1. The3-Point Seed Bed Roller should be lifted as high
as possible to clear the groundwhen transpor ting.
2. The frame and scrapers on the pull type Seed Bed
Roller are low to the ground while in transport
position.Be careful not to hit objects protruding from
the ground with the Seed Bed Roller.
3. Leaveenough clearance on both sides of the Seed
BedRoller when traveling straight and when making
turnsto keep the unit from contacting obstacles such
as buildings,trees and fences. Always reduce
ground speed when turning.
4. Selecta safe ground travel speed when transporting
fromone area to another. Do not travel over 10 MPH
while carrying the Seed Bed Roller on its wheels.
5. Alwaystravel on roadways in such a way that faster
moving vehiclesmay pass you safely.
6. Slow downwhen traveling over rough or hilly terrain.
7. Neverback-up with the Seed Bed Roller down.
8. Be awareof negative hitch weight on the pull type
SeedBed Roller when in transporting. Negative hitch
weightcan cause loss of vehicle control. Add weight
to the rear of the vehicle ifneeded.
9. Do not transport on a public roads with roller down.
Damage to unit and/or road may occur.
Section 3: Operating Procedures