OPERATOR`S MANUAL
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1. Attach the standards to the tool bars with the long standards in the rear and the short standards with the half sweep next to the row 14 9 SETTING UP STEP 3 SIX SWEEP FRONT SECTION 616 Tool Equipment 19107 1 Attach the tool bar assemblies to the 4 Loosenthetool bar extension clamps and mounting frame adjust the standards closer to orfarther from the row as desired Tighten the clamp 2 Bolt the sweeps to the standards securely after making an adjustment 3 Attach the standards to the tool bars with the short standards next to the row 15 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT REAR SECTION NOTE For rear sections the fixed drawbar must be removed If the tractor has a three point hitch the stabilizer and lower links must be removed before attaching the rear section gangs 1 Attach the bearing mounting bracket to the rear attaching pad on the rear axie housing 2 Insert the gang beams into the mounting bracket Secure with washer 1 28 x 2 0 x 054 ga and klik pin 3 Bolt the lift rod bracket to the gang beam with U bolt and nuts NOTE Position the brackets A close to the bend of the gang 16 MA 19108 beam sothat lift rod clears the power take off shield Also make sure that at full lift the clamps B do not strike the tire 4 Attach the pressure rod with spring to the lift rod bracket and secure with set collar and cotter pin Attach the other end of the lift rod to2. On L State Zip Code Date Signed Do not send cash or stamps Prices subject to change without notice CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 3 WORK SAFELY FOLLOW THESE RULES 4 ENERGY CONSERVATION FOLLOW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS 5 ADJUSTING AND OPERATING 6 to 10 Three Point Hitch Position Control Lever 6 Auxilliary Hydraulic Control Lever 6 General 7 Gang Beam Take up Bolts 7 Pressure Springs 4 98 Ground Tools 9 Height of Lift 8 Shield 9 Adjustable Rear Gang Beams 10 Wedge Bolt Clamps 10 Road Transport Preparation 10 STORAGE 11 SETTING UP 12 to 15 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 16 17 Hear Section 16 21 Disk Hiller 22 Disk Hiller 47 122 Shield 17 Ax CAUTION Read the Operator s Manual Learn to operate this machine SAFELY Be alert Observe ALL Safety Practices Machines can be hazardous in the hands of an UNFAMILIAR UNTRAINED or COMPLACENT operator Don t risk INJURY or DEATH MA 10034 INTRODUCTION MA 19098 Cultivator on tractor 616 too equipment and optional rear section shown The International 144T Cultivator is a one row cultivator designed for use on the Inter national 274 Tractor with hydraulic lift sys tem Cotton corn potatoes and other crops may be cultivated when planted in rows spaced from 40 to 58 1016 to 1473 mm apart The operator has a clear unobstructed view of the row due to the offset of the tractor seat Small crops are followed accurately and wh
3. 61 kilometre per hour km h Volume 1 US bushel 0 035 cubic metre m3 1 US gallon US gal 3 79 litre L 1 US quart US qt 0 946 litre 1 i INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY 1 096 563 R2 9 81 401 NORTH MICHIGAN AVE CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60611 U S A PRINTED IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
4. ACCIDENT Misuse or modification of this machine can cause mechanical breakdown property damage injury or death Always use proper safety precautions Tell your workers how to work safely BEFORE OPERATING Do not wear loose fitting clothing it may catch in moving parts Use extreme care when making adjustments When working under or around the cultivator always support the cultivator frame and row units CAUTION Before handling ANY equipment READ the OPERA TOR S MANUAL MA 16878 After servicing be sure alltools parts or ser vicing equipment are removed from the machine Make sure that there is no one near the machine before starting it Use only metric tools on metric fasteners DURING OPERATION No one other than the operator should ride on the tractor Do not attempt to remove any obstructions from while the cultivator is in motion Keep hands feet clothing and objects away from moving parts Do not ride onthe cultivator during operation Use extreme care when operating close to ditches fences or on hillsides ON HIGHWAY OPERATION Comply with your state and local laws gov erning highway safety and with regulations when moving machinery on a highway Drive at a reasonable speed to maintain complete control of the machine at all times S M V reflector emblem should be used at all times on public roads Also turn on the tractor flashing yellow light
5. loosen the U bolt K holding the shield tothetool bar extension and adjust as desired MA 17140 ADJUSTING AND OPERATING ADJUSTABLE REAR GANG BEAMS The gang beams forthe rear sections may be set so the sweeps run directly behind the tractor rear wheels for wheel treads ranging from 40 to 58 1016 to 1473 mm Do not pull other implements with the rear sections attached 19103 WEDGE BOLT CLAMPS It is important that the wedge bolt clamps be tightened securely so that the spring trip does not come loose This is easily done by using a hammer and wrench as shown To Tighten the Clamps Drive the wedge bolt in place with a hammer Tighten the nut with a wrench and at the same time strike the head of the wedge bolt with the hammer Continue to do this until the wedge bolt is tight 10 To Loosen the Clamps Back off the nut until it is near the end of the wedge bolt and strike the end of the wedge bolt with a hammer Use not to strike the corners of the nut or the threads may become damaged y 6 amp ry x N 5 KAN 35224 5 20791 ROAD TRANSPORT PREPARATION Be sure that the cultivator is in the fully raised position before transporting Drive at a reasonable speed to maintain complete control of the machine at all times Comply with your state and local laws and regulations governing highway safety when moving machinery on a highway Be sur
6. the tractor rockshaft arm and secure with the klik pin Refer to Pressure Springs in ADJUSTING AND OPERATING section 5 Bolt the sweeps to the standards 6 Raise the gangs and attach the standards to the gangs with the wedge bolt clamps OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT i 21 DISK HILLER 22 DISK HILLER A 16958 A 16959 1 Remove the standards next to the row 1 Remove the standards next to the row and clamp the disk hillers in place as shown and clamp the disk hillers in place as shown 122 SHIELD Spring Trip Tool Equipment 1 Attach the shield to the tool bar extension as shown and adjust it in relation to the row as desired 2 A o ii Ay zi Pp 17 MEMORANDA 18 MEASUREMENT UNITS English Unit Metric Equivalent SI Area 1 square inch 2 6 45 square centimetre cm 1 acre 0 405 hectaretha Force 1 pound force Ibf 4 45 newton N Length 1 foot ft 304 8 millimetre mm 30 5 centimetre cm 0 305 metre m 1 inch in 25 4 millimetre mm 2 54 centimetre cm 1 mile 1609 metre m 1 61 kilometre km Mass 1 pound Ib 0 454 kilogram kg 1 Power 1 horsepower hp 0 746 kilowatt kW Pressure 1 pound force per square 6 89 kilopascal kPa 0 00689 megapasca MPa inch psi Ibf in2 Temperature t degree Fahrenheit F t 32 degree Celsius C 1 8 Torque 1 pound force foot Ibf ft 1 356 newton metre Velocity 1 mile per hour mph 1
7. INTERNATIONAL 144T CULTIVATOR SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS wr y y _ T L J j A i d P ree di OPERATOR S MANUAL To The Owner Your new International Harvester cultivator is designed to meet today s exacting opera ting requirements The ease of operation and ability to adjust to field conditions lighten your work and shorten your hours on the job You are urged to consult your local Interna tional Harvester dealer concerning unusual conditions or special applications Let the experience of your dealer and the organiza tion associated with him serve you Be sure to read the instructions for Adjusting and Operating in this manual Check each item referred to and acquaint yourself with the adjustments required to obtain efficient operation and maximum trouble free service Remember a cultivator which is properly lubricated and adjusted saves time labor and fuel Afterthe operating season thoroughly clean your culivator and inspect it Preventive maintenance pays dividends Your dealer has original equipment parts which assure proper fit and best performance He is able recondition your equipment to a like new condition When in need of parts for the cultivator basic unit always specify the serial number in cluding any prefix or suffix letters The serial number of the cultivator is located on the lift arm on right side Write this seria
8. N METERS METERS Bolt Dia Inches Nominal Thread Class 5 8 Class8 8 Class 9 8 Diameter NOTE For plated bolts use 8596 of chart figures U BOLT TORQUE Use type 1 torque of comparable size bolts 12 SETTING UP E m Right side of tractor 1 Slide the left frame bar into the square housing base and tighten the hex head bolts 2 Slide the right frame bar into the square housing base and tighten the hex head bolts NOTE International 274 Tractors with serial numbers 8329 and below may require a shim part No 1 264 077 C1 to remove looseness between the square housing and the cultiva tor frame bars Order from service parts DE oH YL EI We E X MA 19175 1 Square housing 2 Shim STEP 2 UNIVERSAL MOUNTING FRAME 19105 3 Attach the lift rods to the lift arms and to the auxiliary hydraulic arms as shown NOTE See HEIGHT OF LIFT inthe Adjust ing and Operating Instructions before at tempting to operate the machine 13 SETTING UP STEP 3 FOUR SWEEP FRONT SECTION 416 Tool Equipment MA 19106 1 Attach the tool bar assemblies to the 4 Loosenthetool bar extension clamps and mounting frame adjust the standards closer to or farther from the row as desired Tighten the clamp 2 Boltthe sweepstothe standards with the securely after making an adjustment half sweeps on the short standards
9. dge bolt secures the vertical adjustment of the standard and at the same time the position of the clamp along the tool bar Tool bar extensions are provided for the sweep running next to the row and these have ample adjustment so the sweep may be set closer to or farther from the row as desired The cultivator is available with 16 Style Spring Trip tooling equipment The following attachments are available to meet the requirements imposed by the var ious crop and soil conditions Disk Hillers for throwing dirt to the row or for barring off 122 Shields prevents dirt from covering the crops Rear Section to remove tire tracks Front section tool equipments having the 16 Style Spring Trips are available as follows The 416 Front Section Tool Equipment includes tool bars standard clamps four Spring trip standards two 8 203 mm full Sweeps and two 10 254 mm half sweeps The 616 Front Section Tool Equipment includes tool bars standard clamps six spring trip standards four 8 203 mm full sweeps and two 10 254 mm half sweeps CAUTION 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 WORK SAFELY FOLLOW THESE RULES Instructions given with this symbol for personal safety Be sure you and your workers follow them A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST AN
10. e that all safety reflectors and SMV emblem are wiped clean before transporting Be sure that all safety reflectors and the S M V emblem are not obscured from traffic The S M V emblem should be used at all times on public roads Also turn on the tractor flashing yellow lights l STORAGE Inspect the machine for any worn or broken Shelter the machine in a dry place parts and replace Clean the machine of all dirt trash etc If left Lubricate the machine completely following on it will hold moisture and thus cause the instructions under Lubrication serious damage from rust Repaint any bare or rusted spots 9 11 SETTING UP STEP 1 GENERAL Remove all wires and arrange the parts NOTE The cultivator is designed for use on conveniently International 274 Tractor having rear wheels equipped with maximum tire size of 12 4 24 Lubricate all moving parts and see that they tires work freely Whenever the terms left and right are Bolts and pins must be used in the holes in used it should be understoodto mean from a which they are found or in the parts to which position behind and facing the tractor they are attached unless otherwise shown During assembly tighten the bolts to the number of foot pounds or Newton Meters as indicated in the table unless otherwise specified bo Use only metric tools on metric fasteners ENGLISH BOLT TORQUE IN FOOT METRIC BOLT TORQUE IN NEWTON POUNDS AND NEWTO
11. ere conditions permit cultivating speeds up to 4 1 2 7 2 km h miles per hour can be maintained adjustments for depth and lifting at the ends of the field are accomplished from the drivers seat by means of the hydraulic lift system control levers The three point hitch position control lever controls the rear section andthe auxiliary hydraulic control lever raises or lowers the front section Instant and pos itive depth control enables the driver to cultivate hard and soft spots in the field to a uniform depth The universal mounting frame consists of two parallel action gang assemblies mounted one on each side at the front of the tractor Each assembly includes a frame push pipe with pressure spring parallel acting gangs and a tool bar attaching bracket The at taching bracket is provided with a keyhole slot to facilitate attaching and detaching the ground working tools without disturbing their adjustment The cultivator gangs are easily and quickly attached or detached without disturbing any of the set adjustments when the tractor is to be usedfor some other purpose This assures the cultivator working at the same depth and the same relation to the row when it is reat tached as it did when last used gt INTRODUCTION The ground working tools have 1 1 4 round standards The standard clamps are the single wedge bolt type which are easily and quickly adjusted The clamp is designed so that a single we
12. ke up bolts A These bolts are provided to remove any side play in the gangs Keep them drawn up as the bearings wear but not so tight as to cause the gangs to bind A CAUTION No riders PRESSURE SPRINGS MA 10555 For ordinary working conditions the pressure springs should be set so a slight pressure is exerted on the gangs In hard ground it may be necessary to increase the spring pressure Front Section increase the pressure on the gangs raise the cultivator loosen set screw C stretch the spring to give the desired tension and tighten the set screw securely ADJUSTING AND OPERATING Rear Section To increase the pressure on the gangs raise the cultivator loosen set screw compress the spring to give the desired tension and tighten the set screw securely Be sure that set collars F are also secure For normal working conditions collar F works best if set next to cotter pin NOTE If the gangs do not penetrate properly after making these adjustments check the settings of the shovels ae CAUTION Read Operator s Manual before disassembly of a loaded spring 16850 HEIGHT OF The height of lift forthe front section will nec essarily be limited by the under side of the tractor The amount of space provided for lift ing will vary with the different styles of equip ment and the various attachments Ample adjustment is provided t
13. l number in the space provided below A standard of metric measurement known as International System of Units SI has been adopted for world wide use English Units followed by Metric Equivalents are used throughout this manual Metric Equivalents are given in parenthesis MA 19097 1 Cultivator serial number wa TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE Your International Harvester Dealer and his factory trained servicemen are best qualified to service your equipment Up to date instructions and adequate special tools are also a part of your Dealer s service facilities This Operator s Manual was prepared to instruct you in proper operation and maintenance of your equipment If you desire additional information you may purchase Service Manuals and or Parts Catalogs Additional copies of the Operator s Manual are also available Fill out the order blank and forward together with your check or money order in the appropriate amount U S Funds to International Harvester Company PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES 807 Blackhawk Drive Westmont Illinois 60559 Attention Cashier Cut Along This Line were oe oon co A m Price om e Each Operator s Manual Cultivator 144 1 696 Parts Catalog Current Cultivators Service Manual Not Available TOTAL Please Print Name Street Address
14. o give maximum lift to any of the various ground tools that may be used but a careful check must be made as each machine is set up or re mounted to see that it does not strike the tractor when raised 25 Maximum 23 1 2 ntium si 1 E E SAX 2 LERO rra m S uw l0 UN A 16671B The height of lift may be controlled by the length at which the lift rods are set or by the auxiliary hydraulic control lever stop Which ever method is used to determine the height of lift be sure the machine does not strike the tractor when raised Lift Rod Adjustment 1 Loosen the set screw E on both rods 2 Push the auxiliary hydraulic control lever to the extreme forward position 3 Raise the right gang until the lift arm strikes the gear housing and then lower it slightly and tighten the set screw E in this position 4 Raise the left gang until it is level with the right and tighten the set screw 5 Tighten the jam nuts so the set screws cannot come loose Minimum Lift Rod Setting If the lift rods are set shorter than the minimum length damage to the mounting frame may occur if the gangs are lowered to the lowest possible position Maximum Lift Rod Setting If the lift rods are set longer than the maximum length damage to the mounting frame or tractor may occur if the gangs are raised as high as possible ADJUSTING AND OPERATING GROUND TOOLS Standard Adjustmen
15. pment inthe raised position Movingthe control lever will lower the equip ment even though the engine is not running If it is necessary to service the equipment in the raised position use jackstands to safely block the equipment in place AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC CONTROL LEVER 1 Auxiliary hydraulic control lever 2 Raise position 3 Lower position 4 Neutral latch 5 Lever lock latch The double acting auxiliary control valve is provided on the three point hitch position contro valve and operated by the lever The auxiliary control valve actuates the auxiliary hydraulic cylinder and raises or lowers the mid mounted cultivator An adjustable stop collar on the cylinder rod will automatically stop the cylinder at a pre set depth When the lever is moved to the rear the auxiliary hydraulic cylinder retracts to raise the cultivator ADJUSTING AND OPERATING GENERAL Extra weight on the tractor wheels is recom mended for cultivating hillside fields and to better stabilize the tractor For this purpose liquid in the tires Such as calcium chloride solution or wheel weights available on special order may be used NOTE Before operating the cultivator be sure all bolts and set screws are perfectly tight and all cotters are spread to keep them from falling out GANG BEAM TAKE UP BOLTS The gang beam bearings and the tool bar clamps on the front section are provided with split bearings with ta
16. s ENERGY CONSERVATION 9 FOLLOW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS An Energy Conservation Plan is your best insurance against waste Energy is Money Don t Waste An Energy Conservation Plan consists of 1 Being sure the equipment is properly adjusted to the task being performed Review Opera tors Manual thoroughly 2 Being sure the operator is thoroughly trained in the operation of the equipment Review Operators Manual thoroughly 3 Being sure that proper lubrication and maintenance procedures are followed Review Operators Manual thoroughly 4 Matching as closely as possible the tractor size horsepower to the implement size and soil conditions The following additional recommendations are made by Product and Test Engineers to assist you in operating your equipment at maximum efficiency To do so will allow you to get the most out of your dollars spent on energy 1 Keep sweeps sharpened 2 Operate to 4 1 2 M P H ADJUSTING AND OPERATING THREE POINT HITCH POSITION CONTROL LEVER 1 Three point hitch position control lever 2 Maximum raised position 3 Maximum lowered position 4 Lever lock latch The lever is used to raise or lowerthe equip ment mounted to the three point hitch CAUTION When transporting the tractoronthe road with the equip ment mounted on the three point hitch always lock the control lever with the latch at the highest position CAUTION Never park equi
17. t It is important to operate the cultivator with the standards adjusted to a vertical position and the shovels or sweeps pointing directly forward When this is done more accurate spacing of the tools is obtained and the standard shanks will function properly when an obstruction is encountered in the field The shanks are all adjustable to give the proper pitch to the sweeps or shovels Spring Trips Spring trips are adjusted at the factory totrip properly and will work until all ordinary condi tions Adjustment should not be changed unless absolutely necessary Spring trips may be made to trip harder by tightening the spring nut J To do this simply grasp the spring and turn it by hand which in turn will usually turn the nut unless the nut has become rusty during use A wood packing block will be found between the adjusting bar and the spring bracket at on the 16 Spring Trip Make certain these wood blocks are removed before using the cultivator 45155 8 16 Spring Trip The pitch of the sweeps or shovels may be changed on the 16 Spring Trips by turning the adjusting bolt indicated at N SHIELD The height of the shield above the row is controlled by adjusting the clip J To adjust the shield loosen the rear bolt in the shield support set the shield as desired bring the clip to bear against the pivot link and tighten the bolt securely To move the shield toward or away from the row
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