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1. Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc Model 146 Moldboard Plow Operator s Manual 519550 Issued February 2004 lt lt lt H lt This symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED The message that follows the symbol contains important information about your safety Carefully read the message Make sure you fully understand the causes of possible injury or death IF THIS MACHINE IS USED BY AN EMPLOYEE IS LOANED OR IS RENTED MAKE SURE THAT THE OPERATOR UNDERSTANDS THE TWO INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE THE OPERATOR STARTS THE ENGINE 1 GIVE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OPERATOR ON SAFE AND CORRECT USE OF THE MACHINE 2 MAKE SURE THE OPERATOR READS AND UNDERSTANDS THE OPERATOR S MANUAL FOR THIS MACHINE WARNING IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE DO THE FOLLOWING 1 READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL 2 READ ALL SAFETY DECALS ON THE MACHINE 3 CLEAR THE AREA OF OTHER PERSONS LEARN AND PRACTICE SAFE USE OF MACHINE CONTROLS IN A SAFE AND CLEAR AREA BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS MACHINE ON AJOB SITE It is your responsibility to observe pertinent laws and regulations and to follow manufacturer s instructions on machine operation and maintenance See your Authorized Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc dealer or Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc for additional operators manuals illustrated parts catalogs and servi2. mile pound 10 ton acre pound per brake horsepower hour Ib bhp h pound per cubic yard Ib yd horsepower U S customary hp U S customary pound per square inch psi degree Fahrenheit F pound inch Ib in pound foot Ib ft miles per hour mph cubic inch in cubic foot ft3 cubic yard yd ounce U S fluid oz quart U S liquid qt quart Imperial qt gallon U S liquid gal gallon Imperiai gal bushel U S per acre gallon per minute U S gpm U S gallon per minute Imperial gpm Imp U S customary hp ART S WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC TECHNICAL MANUALS Manuals are available from your local dealer or Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc for the operation service and repair of your machine For prompt convenient service contact your local dealer for assistance in obtaining the manuals for your machine Your local dealer can expedite your order for operator manuals illustrated parts catalogs service manuals and maintenance records Always give the Machine Name Model and Serial Number so your local dealer can provide the correct manuals for your machine NOTE Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc reserves the right to make improvements in design or changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on units previously sold Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc Hwy 9 West PO Box 288 Produced And Published In The U S A Armst
3. 27 During Install Either the Hydraulic Reset On Highway Rigid or Spring Trip Beams 27 Left And Right Side Of Implement Install Reset Cylinders 29 Decals eee 10 Install Gauge Wheel 30 Slow Moving Vehicle SMV Emblem 11 Bolt Bottoms to Beams 31 ENERGY 12 Attach Rear Adjustable Landsides ADJUSTING AND OPERATING 13 Optional nt eae teas eet pet 31 Tractor Preparation 13 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 33 Tractor Stability 13 Install Mounting Plates Hydraulic Tractor Wheel Weight 13 Reset Plows 33 Tractor Rear Wheel Settings 13 Install Cushion Springs Colters for Tractor Tire 13 Hydraulic Reset Plows Only 33 Three Point Hitch Adjustment Install Ridgid Shank Colters for Rigid With Cam Sway Limiters 13 Beam or Spring Trip Plows 33 Plow Preparation 14 Rolling Colter
4. NOTE A twin pad landside is available from your local dealer This will reduce pad wear and stop the plow from over cutting LANDSIDE STOP BLOCK WEAR PAD REVERSIBLE ECCENTRIC WASHER POINTING DOWN NORMAL POSI TION Figure 20 Landside Wear Pad And Stop Block The stop block is recommended for rocky ground Be sure the block fits tight against the landside ARON The adjustable pitch feature eccentric washer is provided on all Super Chief plow bottoms to help penetration with worn shares thereby increasing the life of a share This feature also provides more suck for additional penetration when required Caution must be taken to see that this feature is used correctly When new shares are being used the plow bottom must be set in the normal position COLTER ADJUSTMENT A set collar is located in the colter yoke to prevent the colter from winging completely around This set collar must be set on the colter shank so that it will let the colter swing approximately the same distance on each side of the point of the share The colter can then pivot when the plow is turned to the right or left All colters must be set at the same height Do not run the colters too deep in hard ground as this will ride the plow out of the ground Loosen the colter shank clamps and turn the shank with a wrench to swing the colter so that the blade will 21 run approximately 1 2 to 34 inch from the left side of the lands
5. SMV emblem must be attached as near to the rear and center of the vehicle as practicable The slow moving vehicle emblem must be in a plane perpendicular to the direction of travel plus or minus 10 degrees and be placed centrally at the rear of the vehicle unobscured and two to six feet 61 to 183 cm above the ground measured from the lower edge of the emblem The SMV emblem should be used at all times while on a public road Drive at a reasonable speed not in excess of 20 mph 32 km h to maintain complete control of the tractor and implement at all times Comply with all state and local laws governing highway safety and with regulations that cover moving machinery on the highway Avoid tipping hazards Spread wheels as wide as operation permits and do not drive close to ditches Use seat belts with rops and safety enclosures MA16858 Figure 7 Reasonable Speeds ADJUSTING AND OPERATING TRACTOR OPERATION Hitch Adjustment To prevent damage to tractor cab or protective frame both hitch links must be set to a maximum length After initial raising and rotating of plow lift links may be shortened if adequate clearance to cab is available and additional transport clearance is desired IF THE CAB REAR WINDOW IS TO BE OPEN care must be used to see that adequate clearance is allowed for the bottoms as the plow is rotated Tractor Hitch Control Draft control is that function of the tractor hitch that
6. function of the hydraulic control levers found to the right of the tractor seat Roll Over Action Use care when initially raising and rotating the plow The lift links should be set short enough to allow sufficient ground clearance for proper plow rotation To rotate the plow for each successive pass across the field raise the plow then operate the hydraulic roll over control lever as far as it will go and then release it Note that the valve lever may be equipped with a float lockout screw and in this case refer to the tractor operators manual and lock this lever out of the float position as shown therein When the hydraulic cylinder is collapsed the plow will have rotated more than half way immediately move the control lever in the opposite ADJUSTING AND OPERATING direction as far as it will go and release it The plow will now rotate to the proper operating position and the control lever will automatically return to the neutral position If on three furrow plows the roll over action is too slow or fails to reach the mid pint remove the flow restrictor in the hydraulic line and replace the union Part No 14410204 available at your dealer See illustration on page 17 Stand clear of the plow while it is being operated 23 Disconnecting Plow From Tractor Select a level floor or solid level ground Before lowering the plow install the parking stand as shown in illustration at A then lower the plow until it
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8. Don t Waste it An Energy Conservation Plan consists of 3 Being sure that proper lubrication and maintenance procedures are followed 1 Being sure the equipment is properly Review Operators Manual thoroughly adjusted to the task being performed Review Operators Manual thoroughly 4 Matching as closely as possible the tractor size horsepower to the implement size 2 Being sure the operator is thoroughly anid soil conditions trained in the operation of the equipment Review Operators Manual thoroughly ADJUSTING AND OPERATING 13 ADJUSTING AND OPERATING TRACTOR PREPARATION Tractor Stability Refer to the operators manual furnished with the tractor and add sufficient front and rear weight to insure proper stability for field operation and road transport Tractors of other manufacture Add sufficient front and rear weights as recommended by them for use with rear mounted tillage equipment Tractor Wheel Weight It is recommended that the tractor rear wheels carry added weight for increased traction Adding weight saves wear on the tires and serves to stabilize the tractor for plowing on rough or hillside fields For this purpose liquid such as calcium chloride solution can be placed in the rear tires or one or two weights available from your dealer may be bolted on each rear wheel In loose soil it may be necessary to use both the liquid and the weights to prevent excessive tire slippage The mixing and f
9. and contains no filter of its own it is imperative that the hydraulic fluid coming from the tractor be free of any contaminates Before charging the reset system it is recommended that the tractor s hydraulic system be cleaned by your dealer Tractor hydraulic fluid should be circulated through an auxiliary filter for a period of approximately 20 minutes to remove any contamination The clean up procedure outline and a listing of the required auxiliary filter components can be found in Service Manual No GSS 1470 1 Contaminates circulating in a closed system which is not being filtered can cause extensive damage to the hydraulic cylinders ADJUSTING AND OPERATING Connecting the Charging Hose MA 16576 1 REAR END OF MAIN FRAME TUBE 2 RESET SYSTEM GATE VALVE Figure 10 Charging Hose Connection Connect male end of the charging hose to one of the tractor s remote cylinder breakaway couplers Connect the other end of the hose to the male coupler of the Reset System located in the rear end of the main frame tube Refer to illustration pressure gauge MA 6573 MA16573B Figure 11 Charging Hose Routing Charging the Hydraulic Reset System When charging the reset system with hydraulic oil for the first time or if the system has been drained for repairs proceed as follows Be sure the plug located in the port on the rod end of each cylinder is tight Open the gate valve in the plow s r
10. previously instructed under Connecting the Charging Hose Then open the gate valve and check the reading on the pressure gauge NOTE Occasionally a small amount of oil ma seep by the one way check in the gate valve and prevent the ball in the male coupler from depressing when the charging hose is attached As a result no pressure will register on the gauge even though it is apparent that some pressure is still present in the system Should this occur close the gate valve and recharge the system as previously explained 18 Spring Trip Beam MA1462B ADJUSTING BOLT LOCK NUT ACCESS HOLE BEAM STOP PIVOT BOLT MAIN SPRING HELPER SPRINGS NPRN Figure 12 Spring Trip Beam The beam trips are factory set for average soil condition This setting is slightly higher than the minimum load limit Should conditions require an increase in the trip load tighten either the adjusting bolt at 1 or the nut at 2 while holding the opposite end with a second wrench Tighten the adjusting bolt and nut until the frequency of tripping does not handicap the plowing operation Tighten the adjusting bolt and nut increased the load limit and reduces the frequency of tripping in hard ground alfalfa etc but will at the same time increase the possibility of bottom damage Loosening the same adjusting bolt and nut reduces the load limit and may increase the tripping action but will minimize bottom damage ADJUSTING AND
11. responds to variation in draft and does it quick enough to maintain a nearly constant load on the tractor When the load on the hitch increases the hitch responds by shallowing the front end of the plow which transfers increased weight to the tractor thus increasing tractor A choice of two methods of using DRAFT CONTROL is available as follows Position Control Modified Recommended This method is useful in fields with extreme soil variations providing all the draft control advantages This method sets a depth limit so that the plow will not go too deep where lighter soils are encountered When the plow is correctly leveled with the hitch and with the gauge wheel it can be desirable to operate using the POSITION CONTROL MODIFIED method In the above example a bottom or depth limit is established by setting the POSITION CONTROL level while plowing in the lighter soil in the field The load control lever is then set to establish the desired load for operating in the heavier soil in the field The operator can determine in a short time the best settings See the tractor operators manual 15 Load Control See the tractor operators manual Never part the plow in the raised position Moving the control lever will lower the plow even though the engine is not running If it is necessary to service the plow in the raised position use jackstands to safety support the plow in position also use the safety stop prov
12. the loss of any hydraulic fluid MA TREOOB Figure 15 Cylinder Plug Location 20 Plow Bottom 10005 1 MOLDBOARD 2 SOLID STEEL THROW AWAY SHARE 3 REPLACEABLE SHIN 4 RUGGED WELDED STEEL FROG Figure 16 Plow Bottom Components Super Chief Bottom The replaceable shin landside and share provide a quick and economical means for renewing the points that have maximum wear The shares are the throw away type designed for replacement instead of sharpening or renewal Shares are available in regular upset and deep suck styles Scouring If the plow bottoms do not scour immediately it is because the soil is rather sticky and you will have to wait until the bottoms have taken a land polish This may require a few rounds or in very sticky soil a few days To obtain this land polish it is recommended that you run the plow rather shallow and fast It is also advisable to set the colters far to the outside of the landside and not too deep Sometimes it is necessary to remove the colters entirely to obtain the maximum pressure on the plow bottom which aids in scouring Flat Share A 69806 A69806 Figure 17 Flat Share The flat share gives the lowest cost plowing in the most soil conditions ADJUSTING AND OPERATING Heavy Duty Upset Share Figure 18 Heavy Duty Upset Share The heavy duty upset share has thickness throughout the whole front portion for added strength when
13. will ride the plow out of the ground Slightly loosen the colter shank clamp and turn the shank with a wrench to swing the colter so the blade will run approximately 34 inch 1 9 cm form the left side of the landside for average soil conditions See that the colter blade is parallel with the landside when the measurement is made In soft crumbly ground a wider setting is necessary in order to obtain a clean furrow wall in sod or firmer soil the colters can sometimes be set narrower A set collar at 1 See illustration is provided in the colter yoke to prevent the colter from swinging completely around ADJUSTING AND OPERATING Front Colters Figure 24 Front Colter Adjustment Components The correct operating position for the front colter is best obtained with the plow in the desired operating position Loosen the bolt G in the clamp slot and swing the colter toward the point of the bottom until it sets in the vertical position With the collar in the vertical operating position loosen the clamp bolts H swing the shank to locate the colter 34 inch 20 cm out from the landside adjust the colter up or down as desired and then retighten these bolts After adjusting the colter from the side that is plowing make the same adjustments on the colter fro the other side Before Operating the Plow Before beginning to operate refer to the operator s manual furnished with the tractor and check the
14. ARNING Read the Operator s Manual Learn to operate this machine safely NO RIDERS For road travel use flashing lights and a SW sign as required and restrict travel speed to prevent implement from swaying Observe highway traffic regulations 220321A1 Decal Part Number 1220321 1 FOR ADJUSTABLE PLOW BOTTOMS NORMAL POSITION 4 POINT ARROW M A DOWN TO AID PENETRATION POINT ARROW UP Check plow bottom attaching holts afrer 10 hours of operation Retorque ta 200 foot Pounds peradically Decal Part Number 12753186R2 A CAUTION Lift links must be at maximum length With plow in raised position slowly rotate plow while checking for safe clearance with equipment and operator areas Decal Part Number 1543301R1 SAFETY 11 SLOW MOVING VEHICLE SMV EMBLEM A slow moving vehicle emblem must be ordered The emblem mounting bracket is installed on the from your dealer and installed on your plow when rear of the main frame See Slow Moving Emblem transporting on roads installation instructions in this manual which are approved for use by your local government agencies when WARNING Use warning devices i e flags SMV emblem lights etc moving equipment on public roads Keep these devices clean and in good working condition 12 ENERGY CONSERVATION ENERGY CONSERVATION FOLLOW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS An Energy Conservation Plan is your best Insurance against waste Energy is Money
15. Installation of Rigid Shank Colters 34 5 bults 5 8 x 4 1 2 inch 3 and nut Second bottom position rigid or spring trip M 19183 Figure 41 Second Bottom Position ROLLING COLTERS FRONT CoLTERS BType 5 bolts 5 8 x 2 1 2 _inch and lock washers Type 5 bolts 5 8 x 3 3 4 inch and nuts MA 19164 Figure 42 Front Rolling Colters OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT TRASH PLATES SUPER CHIEF BOTTOM E MA 18942 1 PLOW BOLT 3 8 X 1 1 2 INCH TORQUE TO 70 LB FT 95 Nm 2 LUG AND POINT BEHIND MOLDBOARD Figure 43 Trash Plate Components Remove the nuts and washers that secure the front The washers may be discarded but the nuts should be retained Install the bracket against the frog add washers furnished and nuts previously removed Be sure the point of the trash plate shown at 2 is behind the moldboard before torquing the nuts to 70 ft lb 95 Nm NOTE Tighten set screw A in the set collar so the colter will run straight and at the same time be free to swing from side to side as limited by the set collar Shear bolts are used to protect the colter units against damage when plowing in rocky ground For replacement use type 5 bolts 7 16 x 1 3 4 inch A 18943 Figure 44 Shear Bolts LUBRICATION GUIDE 35 LUBRICATION GUIDE Be certain that all lubrication fittings are assembled in place using the lubrication illustrations as a guide Always lubricate th
16. OPERATING Beam trip Pivot Bolt NOTE The 1 inch slotted nut which secures the pivot bolts 5 see illustration must be kept tight at all times If this is not done the bottom will be loose and tend to overcut and wear unevenly Tighten the slotted nut enough to eliminate all shake but at the same time see that the bottom can be rotated by hand on the beam pivot bolt This precaution serves to prevent unnecessary tripping in hard ground due to a walking action of the trip mechanism After plowing the first couple of acres it will be necessary to tighten the pivot bolt nut due to the wear in o the mating parts Opening the Beam Trip It is not necessary to disturb the adjustment of the helper springs when the trip unit is opened for examination or cleaning The recommended method is to insert a bar through the access hole in the plate at 3 see illustration and pry up on the spring This will free the beam in a manner that will not disturb the setting of the helper springs Operating Precautions It is recommended that each trip be opened as described above before placing the plow in operation Remove any accumulation of dried paint but do not lubricate the spring notch or roller Do this again at the beginning of each plowing season and remove any dirt or rust which may interfere with operation Open and close the unit several times to check the trip action Leveling the Bottoms After a furrow is opened across the field
17. Plow may affect the performance function and safety of its operation Therefore no modification are to be made without the written permission of Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc Any modification made without the written permission of Art s Way Mfg Co shall void the warranty of this product In the interest of continued safe operation of this Moldboard Plow pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol s throughout this Manual ART s WAY MANUFACTURING Co INC STATEMENT OF PRODUCT LIABILITY Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc recognizes its responsibility to provide customers with a safe and efficient product Art s Way Manufacturing Co attempts to design and manufacture its products in accordance with all accepted engineering practices effective at the date of design This statement should not be interpreted to mean that our products will protect against the user s own carelessness or failure to follow common safety practices nor will Art s Way Manufacturing Co be liable for any such act In addition Art s Way Manufacturing Co assumes no liability for any altered product or any modified product by users or anyone other than an authorized dealer IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION The warranty for this Moldboard Plow appears on page 2 of this Manual In order to establish proper warranty registration the Warranty Registration and Dealer Pre Delivery Checklist must be completed and returned to the factory Failure to comply with this
18. Rear Dual padded Landside e Optional Adjustable wide rear landside BEAMS e Rigid e Hydraulic reset e Spring trip DEPTH STABILITY e Gauge Wheel e 7 50 14 inch 4 ply for three and four furrow rigid and spring trip plows e 9 50 14 inch 6 ply for three and four furrow hydraulic reset and five furrow rigid plows Specifications are subject to change without notice 40 Area Force Length Mass Mass Area Mass Energy Fuel Consumption Mass Volume Density Power Pressure Temperature Torque Velocity Speed Volume Volume Area Volume Time Flow Horsepower CONVERSION FACTORS U S Customary to SI Metric Units Multiply square foot ft acre ounce force ozf pound force 16f inch in foot ft mile pound Ib ton acre pound per brake horsepower hour Ib bhp h pound per cubic yard Ib yd3 0 593276 horsepower U S customary hp U S customary pound per square inch psi degrees Fahrenheit F pound inch Ib in pound foot Ib ft miles per hour mph cubic inch in cubic foot cubic yard ounce U S fluid oz quart U S liquid qt quart Imperial qt gallon U S liquid gal gallon Imerrial gal bushel U S per acre gallon per minute U S gpm U S gallon per minute Imperial gpm Imp U S customary hp net engine hp net engine hp By 0 092 903 0 404 686 0 278 014 4
19. are tight and that hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system Relieve all pressure before disconnecting the lines or performing other work on the hydraulic system To find a leak under pressure use a small piece of cardboard or wood Never use hands NOTE nstallation of O rings is very critical therefore exercise care when installing them Prior SS to installation dip the O Ring in Hy Tran fluid Be Insert non rotating pir careful that the ring grooves or bores are free of with grease fitting chips and dirt 5 Furrow only O rings that show a defect or scratch should not be used MA 16630t Figure 28 Roll Over Cylinder Install Either the Hydraulic Reset Rigid or Spring Trip Beams Secure each pin with 1 3 8 inch lock nut Secure each locking plate with bolt 1 2 x 1 1 2 inch 1 tegaran Figure 29 Hydraulic Reset Beams 28 SETTING UP Accumulator connector tube Elbow 37 degree flared 7 8 14 to 3 4 16 adj 2 U Bolts 4 washers 344 750 054 and 5 16 inch lock nuts Accumulator ie tank Tee 37 degree flared 7 8 14 thread bnt Hydraulic hose 1 2 x 30 inch 12 7 x 762 mm Hydraulic hose 1 2 x O L 27 inch 12 7 x 685mm Main hydraulic tube assembly 4 furrow Connector 7 8 14 37 degree flared tube to 1 2 inc
20. at the desired depth operate the plow in the usual manner with the tractor rear wheel in the furrow Before proceeding with the leveling adjustment make sure the lift links are the same length and the lower links are level as described in Hitch Adjustment in this manual Now with the bottoms operating at the same depth as the previous pass across the field check to see that the bottoms are level The furrow bottom should be level and the plow beam should be vertical to the ground Note that it is better to have the wing of the share a little high than too low ADJUSTING AND OPERATING li Pe MAIRS AAAA PTT Figure 13 Bottoms Leveling Leveling is accomplished by adding or removing spacers under the head of the pin as shown at S in the illustration located on each side of the front frame The largest 1 34 inch diameter hardened steel spacer on either side as shown at U should be kept in this position against the frame at all times Smaller spacers if required should be inserted between the head of the pin and the large spacer Never remove all the spacers from the bottom of the pin always leave at least one as a cotter pin retainer When the bottoms being used are properly leveled make the same adjustment for the opposite bottoms Identical setting may be made by counting the spacers under pin head Do not use the hitch turn buckles for leveling the plow Gauge Wheel When making a change in plowing dept
21. ce manuals TO THE OWNER 1 TO THE OWNER Congratulations on the purchase of your new Art s Way Moldboard Plow You have selected a top quality machine that is designed and built with pride to ensure you have many years of efficient and reliable service Many people have worked on the design production and delivery of this Moldboard Plow The information in this Manual is based on the knowledge study and experience through years of specializing in the manufacturing of farm machinery This Manual is designed to provide you with important information regarding safety maintenance and machine operation so you can and will get the best possible performance from your Moldboard Plow Even if you are an experienced operator of this or similar equipment we ask that you read this manual before operating this Moldboard Plow The way you operate adjust and maintain this unit will have much to do with its successful performance Any further questions you may have about this product of Art s Way equipment should be directed to your local Art s Way dealer or to Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc Armstrong lowa 50514 712 864 3131 SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN ARE SUBJECT To CHANGE WiTHOUT NOTICE Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc is continually making product improvements In doing so we reserve the right to make changes and or add improvements to our products without obligation for the equipment previously sold Modifications to this Moldboard
22. ching To 16 CONVERSION FACTORS 40 Accumulator System for Automatic Reset Plows 16 Connecting the Charging 17 Charging the Hydraulic Reset SYSIGM ibt ete 17 Spring Trip 18 Leveling the Bottoms 18 Gauge 19 TO THE OWNER THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK SAFETY 7 SAFETY FIRST A careful operator is the best insurance against an accident National Safety Council Most accidents can be prevented if the operator e Fully understands how the machine functions e Can anticipate situations which may produce problems e Can make necessary corrections before problems develop THIS SYMBOL MEANS ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Figure 1 The Universal Safety Alert Symbol The American Society of Agricultural Engineers has adopted the Universal Safety Alert Symbol See Figure 1 as a way to identify areas of potential danger if the equipment is not operated correctly Please be alert whenever you see this symbol in the manuals or on your harvester Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc strives to make our equipment as safe as possible The Art s Way Sugar Beet Harvester conforms to applicable safety standards at the time of manufacturing A safety conscious equipme
23. correctly When new shares are being used the plow bottom must be set in the normal position 31 Attach Rear Adjustable Landsides Optional Figure 36 Optional Read Adjustable Landsides 1 Trip beam Only Use 2 flat washers provided between plow beam and inner brace Hydraulic Reset Beam Only Use block from center plow bottom attaching bolt between plow beam and inner brace 2 Type 8 bolts 5 8 x 3 1 inch lock washers and nuts 3 No plow bolt 5 8 x inch lock washers and nuts 4 Install gusset shown in inset Also refer to illustration Rear Landside Adjustment in Adjusting and Operating 32 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK SETTING UP OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT INSTALL MOUNTING PLATES HYDRAULIC RESET PLOWS ONLY 3 Type 5 bolts 5 8 x 2 3 4 inch lock washers and nuts 4 furrow Figure 37 Installation of Mounting Plates 3 durrow hydraulic reset INSTALL CUSHION SPRINGS COLTERS FOR HYDRAULIC RESET PLOWS ONLY 44 FURROW HYDRAULIC RESET E 3 FURROW HYDRAULIC RESET 4 Type 5 bolts 5 8 x 4 1 2 inch and nut MAT ERTS Figure 38 Welded Style Shown Figure 39 Cast Arm Style Shown INSTALL RIDGID SHANK COLTERS FOR RIGID BEAM OR SPRING TRIP PLOWS FOURTH BOTTOM POSITION RIGID OR SPRING TRIP THIRD BOTTOM POSITION RIGID OR SPRING TRIP TYPE 5 BOLTS 5 8 X 4 1 2 INCH AND NUT 18571 Figure 40
24. d The black protective coating on the plow bottoms will quickly wear away in most soils For soils that scour with difficulty it is recommended to remove the coating before attempting to plow Use of a non combustible cleaning solvent for this purpose If necessary use a stronger solvent such as paint remover to remove the protective coating If the plow is not to be used for long periods of time scrape off the dirt Clean and protect the polished surface of the plow bottoms with a liberal coating of a rust corrosion preventive available from your dealer Heavy grease can be used to protect the plow bottoms for short periods of time MN Keep work areas well ventilated when using cleaning solvents to remove the protective coating Plow Tire Inflation Gauge Wheel Tire 30 PSI 206 9 kPa 2 bar Accumulator and Hydraulic Reset System At the beginning of each season check the nitrogen gas pressure in the accumulator and the ADJUSTING AND OPERATING hydraulic oil pressure in the reset system Refer to the Accumulator System on page 8 for this procedure Transporting on the Highway The tractor required for proper road transporting of this plow should equal the size and have the horsepower rating of the tractor used for field operation When road transporting lock brakes together use lighting and marking devices consistent with local law enforcement agencies The bracket for a slow moving vehicle
25. de And Lower Reset Cylinder iv LUBRICATION GUIDE 16 Figure 49 Gauge Wheel Hub MA16605 37 JARRA Figure 50 Optional Colter Arm And Colter Hub Welded Style Figure 51 Optional Colter Arm And Colter Hub Cast Iron Style 38 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK LUBRICATION GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS 39 SPECIFICATIONS PLow TvPE e Fully mounted two way three four and five furrow TRACTOR APPLICATION e Tractor must have adequate horsepower and hydraulic equipment for size of implement used HiTCH EQUIPMENT REQUIRED e Three point Draft sensing Category Ill three Hitch Requirements for Tractors of Other Manufacturer e Tractor with adequate power and stability and three point Category III three Hitch BOTTOM SIZES AVAILABLE e 16 inch 41cm three and four furrow Spring trip and Rigid e 18 inch 46 cm three and four furrow Rigid Hydraulic reset and Spring Trip e 18 inch 46 cm five furrow Rigid PLOWING DEPTH e Up to 14 inches 35 6 cm Depth stabilized by Gauge Wheel TRASH CLEARANCE e Fore and aft 25 5 inches 64 5 cm 16 inch 41 cm Plows e 28 5 inches 72 5 cm 18 inch 46 cm Plows e Vertical 30 inches 76 2 cm Rigid and Spring Trip 32 6 inches 83 cm Hydraulic Reset BOTTOM ROTATION e Double acting hydraulic cylinder LEVELING CONTROL e Leveling pin with spacers LATERAL STABILITY e Front Padded Landside e
26. e plow thoroughly before taking it to the field Use a pressure lubricating gun Be sure all fittings are free from dirt and paint so the lubricant is certain to enter the bearing Always force the lubricant through the full length of each bearing until it emerges at the end carrying with it the worn lubricant and any dirt that may have entered the bearing Miscellaneous working parts not provided with lubrication fittings should be oiled daily with a good grade of lubricating oil Lubricant is cheap Use plenty of it Worn parts can be expensive to replace Keep your supply of lubricating oil and grease stored in clean containers and covered to protect from dust and dirt Keep the lubricating gun nozzle clean and wipe dirt from grease fittings before lubricating These symbols in the illustrations indicate the method of application and the hourly intervals to apply the lubricant 7 Use a pressure lubricating gun and apply No 2 Multi Purpose Lithium grease sufficient to flush out the old grease and dirt Lubricate at hourly intervals indicated on symbols Use oil can at hourly interval shown on symbols e Hand lubricate these areas at the hourly intervals shown using No 2 Multi Purpose Lithium grease 36 LUBRICATION GUIDE MA iBBOTA M Yeas Figure 45 Roll Over Frame Pivot Left Side Figure 47 Upper And Lower Automatic Trip Beam Pivots Y a AAAS Figure 46 Roll Over Frame Pivot Right Si
27. eset system which is located in the rear of the main frame tube 17 Set the tractors engine speed to approximately half throttle Slowly activate the control lever of the remote coupler selected for charging Move the control lever in a direction that fully extends the reset cylinders and then move the lever in the reverse direction to fully retract all cylinders Repeat this procedure several times to completely bleed the system of all air With the charging hose pressure gauge reading at zero close the reset system gate valve Slowly activate the remote cylinder operating lever until the pressure gauge registers a reading of 10 percent greater than the nitrogen gas pressure in the accumulator Example With accumulator at the recommended 1450 PSI 9997 8 kPa nitrogen gas pressure apply hydraulic pressure until the gauge registers approximately 1600 PSI 11032 kPa oil pressure When the desired oil pressure is reached reverse the operating lever to relieve the pressure in the charging hose Disconnect the charging hose from the tractor and the plow and store it NEVER operate the plow with the charging hose connected A one way oil check is incorporated in the reset system s gate valve which makes it unnecessary to open the gate valve for any reason other than to check or reduce oil pressure or to relieve the entire system for repairs To check the oil pressure in the plow s reset system connect the charging hose as
28. h it is necessary to consider the gauge wheel setting along with the hitch setting The gauge wheel should carry appreciable weight however if it makes a deep track in the ground and the plowing depth is satisfactory then the setting should be raised slightly The hitch setting will determine the plowing depth while the gauge wheel serves to stabilize the selected depth and keep the plow frame level with the ground Too much weight on the wheel will cause unnecessary wear on the wheel bearing The gauge wheel serves equally for right and left turning bottoms and stops are provided to stabilize the depth in each instance The adjusting bolts T in the illustration locate the stops according to the 19 desired depth Set the stops for both sides at the same setting The gauge wheel pivot is illustrated in the forward position at Q which is normal for most applications If shallower plowing is desired move the gauge wheel pivot to the hole location at R Rear Landside Adjustment Optional Should the plow tail too far toward the unplowed ground or the tractor front tires pull toward the furrow add one two or three spacers as required between landside and brace at E until plow runs straight behind the tractor Figure 14 Installation of Rear Landside Spacers Air Filters No Longer Required The cylinder plug should always be kept tight to prevent contaminants from entering the system It also prevents
29. h pipe Hydraulic hose 1 2 x 29 inch 12 7 x 737 mm 7 8 14 37 degree female swivel both ends one end 90 degrees Control valve See NOTE 1 2 inch nipple SE 1 2 inch male n ad coupler Hydraulic cylinder assemblies O rings 1 2 inch O D 1 Bulk head nuts 3 8 14 and washers 0 906 x 1 250 x 0 054 Cylinder plug Gonnectors 7 8 14 37 degree flared Figure 30 Hydraulic Hose Routing SETTING UP Install Main Hydraulic Tube and Components The following instructions were written with the supposition that the plow frame when viewed from the top will be in a position as shown in the Hydraulic reset Schematic The main hydraulic tube contains four tees 4 furrow three tees 3 furrow each having a threaded nipple Three 4 furrow and two 3 furrow of these extended to the right and one to the left for both plows NOTE The arrow on the control valve body must point toward the rear of the plow when properly assembled to the main hydraulic tube The arrow indicates the direction of the ball check a feature of the control valve that allows charging of the reset system with the control valve closed Guide the left threaded nipple through the hole in the left side of the plow frame then attach the accumulator connector tube to this nipple tightening the coupling sufficiently to prevent any leakage Using the accumulator connector tube and the rear end of the main hydraulic tube guide the remaining nipples o
30. ide for average soil conditions Make sure that the colter blade is parallel with the landside when the measurement is made In soft crumbly ground a wider setting is necessary in order to get a clean furrow wall In sod or firmer Soil the colters can sometimes be set narrower An adjustment is provided to locate the colters in a fore and aft relation to the share point The clamps holding the colter shanks to the frame rails can be used in either of the two positions If a severe scouring plow bottom is encountered raise the colter to maximum height This will increase pressure on the moldboard The clamps holding the colter shanks to the frame rails on the High Speed European Style HSES bottoms must be used on the front hole position The clamps holding the colter shanks to the frame rails on the super chief bottoms must be used in the rear hole positions Cushion Spring Colter Optional Cushion springs colters are especially recommended for use with automatic trip beams and rocky soil These colters must be set lower to provide for spring deflection Tighten the adjustment nut on the spring rod if a greater amount of down pressure is desired 3 SHANK CLAMP 4 SET COLLAR 1 1 2 TO 3 4 INCH 2 SHANK Figure 21 Colter Cushion Spring Components 22 Figure 22 Adjustment Nut Rolling Colter Optional ALA S605 Figure 23 Rolling Colter Do not run the colters too deep in hard ground as this
31. ided above pac MER SERIAL NO Manufactured By Aret s Way Manufacturing Co Inc Armstrong IA TO THE OWNER TABLE OF CONTENTS TO THE OWNER iret teri itas Rear Landside Adjustment Specifications And Design Are Optional 2 t tete re ies 19 Subject To Change Without Notice Air Filters No Longer Required 19 Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc Plow Bottom cct es 20 Statement Of Product Liability Colter 21 Important Warranty Information Cushion Spring Colter Optional 21 Limitations of this Manual Rolling Colter Optional 22 PARTS amp SERVICE Before Operating the Plow 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS Roll Over 22 LIMITED WARRANTY eem Disconnecting Plow From Tractor 23 SAFETY 52i SETTING UP deett eas 25 Notices of Danger Warning and Install Hitch Pins Hydraulic Roll er Iro oT Over Cylinder Hydraulic Hoses and WORK SALEET Y itte testetur SMV Bracket ssssssseeee 26 Before Securing Roll Over Cylinder
32. ided on the lift cylinder MA16856 Figure 8 Parking And Dismounting Whenever dismounting from a vehicle stop all power sources lower equipment to the ground shut off engine use park brake or lock and remove key NOTE When using implements with auxiliary hydraulic cylinders the operator should be aware that a slow hitch response setting will affect or lower the pressure available to the remote hydraulic outlets When lowering the implement to start operating the inside lever should not be moved directly to the extreme forward position as this will cause slow entry of the implement Move the outside draft control lever forward as far as possible to prevent any upward or downward movement of the hitch when either hitching or unhitching the plow 16 Never park the plow in the raised position Moving the control lever will lower the plow even though the engine is not running NOTE Hefer to your tractor operator s manual for more detailed data PLOW OPERATION Attaching To Tractor Slip the lower link ball joints over the plow hitch pins and lock in place with klik pins provided A 91525 Figure 9 Klik Pin Shield NOTE Use shields located in tractor tool box ahead of klik pins to prevent the klik pins from being dislodged from plow hitch pins Adjust the hitch upper link to level the plow fore and aft The link may be slightly lengthened for shallow plowing or shortened for deep plow
33. illing of tires with a calcium solution can be very dangerous This service should be performed by your dealer or local tire distributor Tractor Rear Wheel Settings The recommended setting for average field conditions is approximately 32 inches 81 3 cm for 18 inch plows and 30 inches 76 2 cm for 16 inch plows Measure from the center of the power take off shaft to the inner edge of each of the rear tires Refer to your operators manual and to the instructions pertaining to the use of dual wheels Tractor Tire Inflation The use of the proper air pressure is the most important factor in satisfactory performance and maintenance of tractor or implement tires Check the air pressure every two or three weeks to maintain the pressure within the recommended air pressure range Three Point Hitch Adjustment With Cam Sway Limiters MA11642 CAM SWAY LIMITER RIGID POSITION HOLE HEADED PIN IN SWAY POSITION HOLE CAM BUMPER CATEGORY III SPACER CAM BUMPER SHIMS CAM BUMPER SHIMS IN STORAGE POSITION ontomc Figure 6 Category III Three Point Hitch With Can Sway Limiter In Sway Position Never operate this plow with the cams set in the extra sway position The illustration is of a typical tractor hitch The upper link should be installed in the upper hole of the tractor s attaching bracket Use either or both turnbuckles to level the hitch with the ground When the groove on each leveling rod is aligned wi
34. ing Accumulator System for Automatic Reset Plows Check the Nitrogen Gas Pressure The accumulator was pre charged at the factory to the recommended 1450 PSI 9997 8 kPa nitrogen gas pressure If it ever becomes necessary to either increase or decrease gas pressure or completely recharge the accumulator with nitrogen gas have your dealer perform this service ADJUSTING AND OPERATING To prevent the risk of personal injury as well as possible damage to the accumulator or the hydraulic system maintain the recommended nitrogen gas pressure The reset system must be charged with hydraulic oil which provides the necessary hydraulic pressure required to hold the plow standards in a working position The hydraulic oil when added to the system should provide a hydraulic pressure 10 percent greater than the nitrogen gas pressure in the accumulator MN Prior to charging of the hydraulic reset system 1 Place the tractor s transmission in neutral 2 Set the brakes in the locked position 3 Lower the plow allowing it to rest squarely on the plow bottoms Disconnect the two hydraulic hoses from the tractor that activate the roll over cylinder Performing the preceding four steps will prevent any movement of the plow during the charging cycle IMPORTANT The component parts of the plow s hydraulic reset system are free of any contaminates when the parts left the factory Since the system is closed
35. n the opposite side of the tube through the holes in the right side of the plow frame Add the washers and bulkhead nuts on these nipples and tighten thus rigidly securing the main hydraulic tube with the plow frame Following the hydraulic reset schematic and accompanying illustrations assembly the balance of the hydraulic components 29 Install Reset Cylinders 4 Anchor Pins sit spring B pins 7 32 x 2 inch 4 per unit Spacers 16598 Figure 31 Reset Cylinder Using the anchor pins provided install the reset cylinders between the upper and lower automatic beams Before installing the cylinder end anchor pin insert two positioning spacers one on each side between the cylinder and the trip beam casting Refer to the above illustration These spacers prevent the lateral movement of the cylinder along the length of the anchor pin Secure the anchor pins as illustrated If the reset system is to be charged fro the first time or if it is necessary to recharge the system refer to Charging the Reset System in the adjusting and Operating section of this manual 30 Type 5 bolts 7 8 x 3 1 2 inch lock washer and nuts Install trip beam unit spacer to the outside of mounting plate SETTING UP Two type 5 bolts center bolts 7 8 x 2 1 2 inch lock washers and nuts Beam attaching bolts in botas an de appropriate hol pprop MA 17262 Figure 32 Spring Trip Beams I
36. nical breakdown e Property damage e Injury or death Always use proper safety precautions Tell your workers how to work safely Do not wear loose fitting clothing that may catch in moving parts Use extreme care when making adjustments Always use the proper tolls or equipment for the job at hand When working under or around the plow always support the plow frame Before lowering the plow for unhitching lower and secure the parking stand After servicing be sure all tools parts or servicing equipment are removed from the plow Use only metric tools on metric fasteners Make sure that here is no one near the plow just before and during operation DURING OPERATION No one other than the operator should ride on the tractor Never allow anyone to ride on the plow at any time INSPECT all hydraulic hoses for leaks cracks and abrasions once a year Tighten fittings or replace hoses as needed Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have enough force to penetrate the skin Hydraulic fluid may also infect a minor cut or opening in the skin If injured by escaping fluid see a doctor at once Serious infection or reaction can result in medical treatment is not given immediately Make sure all connections are tight and that hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system To find a leak under pressure use a small piece of cardboard or wood Never use hands Do not attempt to remove any
37. nstall Gauge Wheel Two plow bolts 5 8 x 3 inch lock washers and nuts not seen Drilled bolt 1 x 4 1 4 inch slotted nut and cotter pin Figure 33 Three And Four Furrow w Rigid An And Spring Trip Plows Drilled bolt 1 x S inch slotted nut ond cotter pin Two plow bolts 3 4 x 3 1 2 inch lock washers and nuts Bolt wheel with Beata tire to hub Figure 34 Three And Four Furrow Hydraulic Reset And Five Furrow Rigid Plows 1 Attach the gauge wheel bracket to the frame rail 2 Boltthe wheel to the hub Refer to Gauge Wheel in Adjusting and Operating SETTING UP Bolt Bottoms to Beams Special attention must be given to the three 5 8 inch bolts that attach the plow bottoms to the beams These bolts must be checked periodically to maintain a torque of 200 ft lb 271 2 Nm The stop block is recommended for rocky ground Make sure that the block fits tight against the landside N 12368 1 LANDSIDE 4 ECCENTRIC WASHER POINTING 2 STOP BLOCK DOWN NORMAL POSITION 3 WEAR PAD 5 BOLT 5 8 INCH DIAMETER REVERSIBLE Figure 35 Bolt Bottom Components The adjustable pitch feature eccentric washer is provided on all super chief plow bottoms to help penetration with worn shares thereby increasing the life of the share This feature also provides more suck for additional penetration when required Caution must be taken to see that this feature is used
38. nt operator makes an effective accident prevention program complete Safety features and instructions for the Sugar Beet Harvester are detailed elsewhere in the Operators Manual It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all operators read and understand the manual before they are allowed to operate the beet harvester Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA regulations 1928 57 NoricES OF DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION Signal Words Note the use of signal words DANGER WARNING and CAUTION on the harvester and in this manual The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the following guidelines DANGER Immediate and specific hazard which will result in severe personal injury or death if proper precautions are not taken WARNING Specific hazard or unsafe practice could result in severe personal injury or death if proper precautions are not taken 1 CAUTION A reminder of good safety practices Personal injury could result if proper procedures are not followed WORK SAFETY Instructions given with this symbol are for personal safely Be sure you and your workers follow them SAFETY A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST AN ACCIDENT Figure 2 Operator s Safety Manual CAUTION Before handling ANY equipment READ the OPERATOR S MANUAL Before handling any equipment read the operator s manual BEFORE OPERATING Misuse or modification of this machine can cause e Mecha
39. obstruction while the plow is in motion Keep hands feet clothing and other objects away from moving parts When adjusting or servicing hydraulic reset or spring trip units be sure to keep hands and fingers away from pivot linkages and joints Use extreme care when operating close to ditches fences or on hillsides SAFETY ON HiGHWAY OPERATION Always place the plow in the transport position The tractor required for proper road transporting of this plow should equal the size and have the horsepower rating of the tractor used for field operation Comply with your state and local laws governing highway safety and with regulations when moving machinery on a highway Drive at a reasonable speed not in excess of 20 mph 32 km h to maintain complete control of the tractor and implement at all times LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF IMPLEMENT 164768 Figure 3 Four Furrow Hydraulic Reset Trip Shown LEFT Figure 4 Five Furrow Rigid Shank Shown MA 17261 Figure 5 Looking Forward From Behind The Moldboard Plow Whenever the terms left and right are used it should be understood to mean from a position behind and facing the machine 10 SAFETY DECALS IMPORTANT Install new decals if the old decals NOTE New decals are available from your dealer are destroyed lost painted over or can not be read When parts are replaced that have decals make sure you install a new decal with each new part A W
40. oot pounds ft Ib or Newton Meters Nm as indicated in the table unless otherwise specified When beginning to assemble the plow it is recommended that the plow frame be laid over supports about 34 inches 86 4 cm high until the hitch and wheels are installed Type 1 Type 5 Type 8 Foot Foot Foot 3 4 185 251 5 8 104 141 427 305 170 445 123 167 414 415 567 908 1050 1424 Table 1 Bolt Torque Data 26 SETTING UP INSTALL HITCH PINS HYDRAULIC ROLL OVER CYLINDER HYDRAULIC HOSES AND SMV BRACKET install cylinder Piston 2 Wing screws end 3 8 x 5 8 inches Install hitch pins lio ye torque to 700 ft Ibs 949 N m MA 16629C Figure 27 Four Furrow Hydraulic Reset Trip Shown Flow restrictor See note NOTE A Attach flow restrictor so flare matches the flare in fitting on end of hose Flow restrictor must be inserted in the hose attached to the piston end of the cylinder NOTE Raise the complete roll over frame and attach it to the tractor hitch Utilize the hitch to hold the frame in the best position for assembling the plow SETTING UP 27 Hydraulic fluid may also infect Securing Roll Over Cylinder minor cut or opening in the skin Insert non rotating IF INJURED BY ESCAPING pin with grease fitting FLUID SEE A DOCTOR AT ONCE All models Serious infection or reaction can 1 result in medical treatment is not given immediately Make sure all connections
41. requirement may result in reduced warranty allowances LIMITATIONS OF THIS MANUAL This Manual contains operating instructions for your 146 Moldboard Plow only Any mention of other machinery in this manual other than the 146 Moldboard Plow is for reference only This manual does not replace nor is it to be used for any machinery that may be attached to or used in conjunction with the 146 Moldboard Plow 2 TO THE OWNER PARTS amp SERVICE As the new purchaser of your Moldboard Plow it is very important to consider the following factors A Original Quality B Availability of Service Parts C Availability of Adequate Service Facilities Art s Way Manufacturing Co Inc has an excellent dealership network ready to answer any questions you may have about your Moldboard Plow Parts for your machine may be ordered through our dealers When placing a parts order please have the model and serial number ready This will allow the dealer to fill your order as quickly as possible For your convenience we have provided this space for you to record your model number serial number and the date of purchase as well as your dealer s name and address Owner s Name Owner s Address Purchase Date 0 0 0 0 0000000000000 oo Dealership Name Dealership Address Dealership Phone No Building on q Machine Serial Number Location Tradition of Quality Enter the serial number and model number of your Moldboard Plow in the space prov
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43. s Front Colters 34 General ridet 14 Trash Plates super Chief Bottom 34 Removing Protective Coating LUBRICATION GUIDE 35 From Plow Bottoms 14 SPECIFICATIONS 39 Plow Tire Inflation 14 Plow Type ect te tance tie cuc 39 Accumulator and Hydraulic Reset Tractor Application 39 SYSTEM i 14 Hitch Equipment Required 39 Transporting on the Highway 14 Bottom Sizes Available 39 Tractor Operation 15 Plowing Depth 39 Hitch Adjustment sssss 15 Trash 39 Tractor Hitch 15 Bottom 39 Position Control Modified Leveling Control 39 Recommended 15 Lateral 39 Eoad Control 2 5 ntt 15 Beams incedo naim te 39 Plow 16 Depth Stability 39 Atta
44. s entire weight rests evenly on all the bottoms N The parking stand must be used at all times while the plow is not connected to the tractor MA 16578 MA16578 Figure 25 Parking Stand When the plow is connected to the tractor and ready for operating or just before transporting the parking stand should be placed in the storage position which is in the hitch frame as shown in illustration at B 24 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK ADJUSTING AND OPERATING SETTING UP 25 SETTING UP Remove all conveniently wires and arrange the parts Always wear safety glasses or goggles and be careful when cutting wires and steel bands as they are under tension and will spring back when cut Lubricate all bearings and moving parts as you proceed and see that they work freely Bolts must be used in the holes in which they are found or in the parts to which they are attached unless otherwise shown Wherever the terms Left and Right are used it should be understood to mean from a position behind and facing the machine Type 5 bolts furnished with the machine are identified by three radial lines on the head Type 8 bolts furnished with the machine are identified by six radial lines on the head Bolt Diameter Inches Bolts without radial lines are type one bolts Type 5 AB8880A Type 8 Figure 26 Bolt Types When tightening bolts they should be torqued to the proper number of f
45. th the top edge of the turnbuckles the lower link swivel sockets will be level with the tractor axle and at their nominal height Place the turnbuckle bail locks in their locked position This prevents the turnbuckles from turning out of adjustment and prevents the bails from interfering with other parts of the tractor when the hitch is raised or lowered Be sure to set the swinging drawbar in its storage position refer to tractor manual The swinging drawbar may be removed from the tractor if preferred 14 Be certain that the lower links are set in the sway position before operation NOTE For tractors equipped with 3 point hitch and 4 position control valve When lowering the plow for field operation be sure to move the control lever to the full down Float position to prevent possible down pressure and damage to the plow PLOW PREPARATION General When starting to plow with a new plow or a plow that has been stored check to see that all bolts and set screws are tight and that all cotter pins are spread to keep them from falling out It is especially important that the bolts holding the plow bottoms be tightened to a torque of 200 ft lbs 271 Nm and periodically maintaining 80 to 100 ft Ib 108 5 to 135 6 Nm torque Removing Protective Coating From Plow Bottoms Plow bottoms are finished and coated to prevent rusting before leaving the factory Good field work cannot be accomplished until this coating is remove
46. used in rocky conditions and for more wear in extremely abrasive soil Deep Suck Share Figure 19 Deep Suck Share The deep suck share has a point designed for more aggressive action giving quicker entry and more stable plowing depths in hard ground This style of share as well as the heavy duty upset share are available with hard surfacing Note however that hard surfacing is not recommended for rocky conditions All shares are interchangeable The bottoms can be changed from regular cut to undercut or overcut depending on the size of shares used Shares shins and landsides are held to the frog by plow bolts When replacing these parts be sure the bolts are tightened securely After plowing for a while raise the plow bottoms and tighten the bolts that are loose NOTE 7he plow share bolts have left hand threads Special attention should be given to the three 5 8 inch bolts that attach the plow bottoms to the beams These bolts must be checked periodically to maintain a torque of 200 ft Ib 271 2 Nm Never let the plow share shin or landside show wear so the frog is exposed When plowing in abrasive soil check the condition of these parts frequently Plowing with worn bent or broken ADJUSTING AND OPERATING shares can result in the plow working inefficiently and increased fuel costs The landside wear pad can be reversed by removing the two attaching bolts and installing the top side of the wear pad down
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