Agri-Fab Cultivator 45-02661 User's Manual
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1. r OWNERS MANUAL Model No 45 02661 DISC CULTIVATOR SLEEVE HITCH CAUTION Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 48288 1 02 SAFETY RULES Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment 1 Read this owners manual and your vehicle and sleeve 8 Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the hitch owners manuals before using this equipment attachment of this equipment Drive slowly when disc 2 Do not allow children to operate vehicle or disc cultivator is in transport position Stay off of steep cultivator slopes 3 Donot allow adults to operate vehicle or disc cultiva 9 Stop and inspect for damage after striking an object tor without proper instructions Repair any damage before continuing operation 4 Do not allow anyone to ride on the disc cultivator 10 Keep all nuts and bolts tight and be sure that the 5 Before lowering and operating the disc cultivator be equipment is in safe operating condition sure no one is near the area of operation 11 Lock tractor lift handle in down position when attach 6 Lowerdisc cultivator when leaving vehicle unattended ing or removing disc cultivator from sleeve hitch 7 Wear substantial footwear when using disc cultivator2. The disc edges are sharp Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means Attention Become alert Your safety is involved CARTON CONTENTS 1 Tray 4 Bearing Hanger Bracket 2 2 Draw Bar 5 Disc Blade 8 3 Hitch Bracket 6 Hex Bolt 3 4 x 16 2 Hardware Package see next page HARDWARE CHART CONTENTS SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE per OT DESCRIPTION fer orv DEScRPTION Hex Bolt 1 2 x 1 1 2 Lg Carriage Bolt 1 2 x 1 1 4 Carriage Bolt 3 8 x 1 Lg Hex Nut 3 8 Hex Lock Nut 1 2 Hex Nut 3 4 Flat Washer 3 4 Lock Washer 1 2 Lock Washer 3 8 Bearing Sleeve Spacer ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 2 9 16 Wrenches 2 3 4 Wrenches 2 1 1 8 Wrenches or 10 Adjustable Wrenches 1 Grease Gun CAUTION Disc blades have sharp edges Use care in handling and assembly Wear gloves for extra protection against cuts Remove loose parts and hardware package from the carton Lay out and identify as shown on pages 2 and 3 1 Assemble four discs to each bearing hanger bracket using a bearing sleeve unplated a 3 4 x 16 hex bolt eight 3 4 flat washers two spacers and two 3 4 hex nuts Be sure the discs face the same direction relative to the hanger bracket as shown in the figure 1 Tighten the first hex nut and then tighten the second hex nut against the first 2 Lubricate the bearings th
3. carriage bolt centered in the angle adjustment slot in the bearing hanger bracket The greater the angle the greater the discing action 3 Tobreak up dirt clods in plowed soil start discing slowly at first As the clods are broken up the speed may be gradually increased Disc the soil using a crisscross pattern for best results 4 To cultivate young crops by straddling the rows move the discs to the maximum width setting To throw the dirt tothe outside the concave side of the discs should face outward with the disc assemblies angled toward the rear center To throw dirt to the inside to smother young weeds in the crop row the concave side of the discs should face inward with the disc assemblies angled toward the front center 5 To use two cultivators in tandem the disc assemblies should be positioned as shown in figure 8 with the inside discs almost touching on the front cultivator and 8 to 10 apart on the rear cultivator With this arrangement the front cultivator will throw the dirt to the outside and the rear cultivator will throw the dirt back to the inside 6 Up to 100 Ibs of weight may be added to help increase penetration Concrete blocks or other weight may be tied or strapped to the cultivator tray Before adding weight the cultivator should be attached to the tractor with the sleeve hitch in the down position MAINTENANCE 1 Check for loose bolts after each use 2 Clean the disks and lightly oil any exposed m
4. TOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL AGRI FAB BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Agri Fab Inc 303 West Raymond St Sullivan Illinois 61951 217 728 8388 www Agri Fab com REPAIR PARTS 303 West Raymond Sullivan IL 61951 217 728 8388 www agri fab com
5. aces the discs at the standard 15 degree angle See figures 4 and 5 CONCAVE DISHED SIDE OF DISC FACES OUTWARD 3 8 x1 CARRIAGE BOLT ANGLE fs ADJUSTMENT T SLOT D 3 Bie aA AED 3 8 LOCK WASHER RS D rok 3 8 HEX NUT Sul FIGURE 4 CONCAVE DISHED SIDE OF DISC FACES INWARD 3 8 x1 CARRIAGE BOLT b ARN ADJUSTMENT iS SLOT LOCK WASHER ae 3 8 HEX NUT FIGURE 5 ASSEMBLY OF TANDEM CULTIVATORS Requires purchase of a second cultivator The front cultivator should be assembled as shown in figure 4 The rear cultivator should be assembled using the follow ing instructions Note that the position of the tray and drawbar are the reverse of the front cultivator 6 Assemble the disc assemblies to the outer slots in the tray using four 3 8 x 1 carriage bolts 3 8 lock washers and 3 8 hex nuts Swivel the disc assem blies so that the carriage bolt is centered in the angle adjustment slot This places the discs at the standard 15 degree angle Tighten See figure 6 CONCAVE DISHED SIDE OF DISC FACES INWARD ale x1 CARRIAGE BOLT SLOT THIS END AT FRONT AIC as Lock WASHER 3 8 HEX NUT FIGURE 6 ATTACHING CULTIVATOR TO TRACTOR CAUTION Lock tractor lift handle in down A position when attaching or removing the disc cultivator from sleeve hitch Refer to your sleeve hitch owners manual 1 Remove the stabilizer b
6. etal after each use 3 Remove all dirt and rust and touch up with paint before storing 4 Store inside a dry area REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45 02661 DISC CULTIVATOR Draw Bar 1540 162 Hitch Bracket 46860 Tray 43350 Blade Disc 43003 Bearing Hanger Brkt Assembly 43015 Bearing Included in 63510 48279 Grease Fitting Included in 63510 43020 Hex Bolt 3 4 10 x 16 Lg 43262 Bearing Sleeve 43353 Spacer 3 4 I D x 4 1 4 Lg 48288 Flat Washer 3 4 Std Wrt Hex Nut 3 4 10 Thread Carriage Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Lg Lock Washer 3 8 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Thread Carriage Bolt 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 Lg Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 Lg Hex Lock Nut 1 2 13 Thread Lock Washer 1 2 Owners Manual JONDAN ANNNANO AROAPRAHRAAD AGRI FAB LIMITED WARRANTY WHO IS COVERED This Warranty covers only the original retail purchaser of an AGRI FAB product or part It is not transferable HOW LONG DOES COVERAGE LAST This Warranty remains in force for 1 year from the date of purchase WHAT IS COVERED Any defect in material or workmanship of your AGRI FAB product or part WHAT IS N V z This warranty does not apply to the engine or components parts thereof Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement unde
7. olts from the tractor s sleeve hitch as shown in figure 7 to allow side to side motion of the disk cultivator 2 Attach the disc cultivator to the sleeve hitch on your tractor using the sleeve hitch pin 4 Adjust the sleeve hitch so that the disc cultivator is free to lower below ground level but can still be raised an adequate distance above ground for transport STABILIZER BOLTS REMOVE TRACTOR SLEEVE HITCH FIGURE 7 ATTACHING TANDEM CULTIVATORS 1 Attach the front cultivator as instructed above 2 Attach the rear cultivator to the front cultivator by fasten ing the rear drawbars together using a 1 2 x 1 1 2 hex bolt and a 1 2 hex lock nut Do not completely tighten the nut allowing a slight amount of play between the rear drawbars See figure 8 CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the tractor A sleeve hitch when connected to disc cultivators in tandem arrangement 1 2 x 1 1 2 HEX BOLT 1 2 HEX LOCK NUT FIGURE 8 OPERATION The disc cultivator is used to break up clods of dirt in plowed Soil It can also be used to cultivate between rows of young plants 1 Before starting make sure the soil is dry enough by Squeezing some in your hand If it forms a ball that doesn t crumble then the soil is too wet for discing Wet Soil will pack between the disc blades 2 Adjustthe discs to the desired angle setting The angle can be varied from 10 to 20 degrees Start with a setting of 15 degrees the
8. r this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by AGRI FAB This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product Exclusions Excluded from this Warranty are belts blades blade adapters normal wear normal adjustments standard hardware and normal maintenance AGRI FAB does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United Siates of America its possessions and territories except those sold through AGRI FAB s authorized channels of export distribution WHAT AGRI FAB WILL DO Repair or replace your AGRI FAB product or part HOW TO GET SERVICE Deliver the AGRI FAB product or part to AGRI FAB s local authorized service dealer or distributor If you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area please write to the Customer Service Department of AGRI FAB Inc at P O BOX 903 SULLIVAN ILLINOIS 61951 The return of a product or part to AGRI FAB will not be accepted unless prior written permission has been extended by AGRI FAB THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE ABOVE EXPRESS WARRANTY THE REMEDIES PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE THE CUS
9. rough the grease fittings in the bearing hanger bracket assemblies until grease is forced out through the bearings BEARING HANGER 3 4 FLAT WASHER BRACKET SPACER BEARING SLEEVE e X T d i amp OP SPACER d we Ee 3 4 x 16 NJ HEX BOLT 3 4 HEX NUTS DISC BLADE FIGURE 1 3 Assemble the hitch bracket to the draw bar using two 1 2 x 1 1 4 carriage bolts 1 2 lock washers and 1 2 hex lock nuts See figure 2 12 x 1 1 4 CARRIAGE BOLT DRAW BAR 1 2 LOCK WASHER S 1 2 HEX LOCK NUT 3 6 FIGURE 2 4 Position the tray with the slots angled either toward rear center or front center as shown in figure 3 Refer to Operation section on page 6 for more information Assemble the drawbar to the bottom of the tray using two 1 2 x 1 1 4 carriage bolts 1 2 lock washers and 1 2 hex lock nuts See figure 3 12 x 1 1 4 CARRIAGE BOLT THROWS SOIL TO OUTSIDE THROWS SOIL TO INSIDE 1 2 LOCK WASHER e 1 2 HEX LOCK NUT FIGURE 3 ASSEMBLY OF SINGLE CULTIVATOR The following instructions describe the two types of disc arrangement The discs can also be mounted farther apart by using the outer slots in the tray 5 Assemble the disc assemblies to the tray using four 3 8 x 1 carriage bolts 3 8 lock washers and 3 8 hex nuts Swivel the disc assemblies so that the carriage bolt is centered in the angle adjustment slot Tighten This pl
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