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Operating Procedures
Manual Operation
f. After clearance from module is obtained, or new site located, lower 3-point until front of
builder is firmly on ground.
g. Move to operator platform on builder.
h. Lower builder to ground by pushing axle lever and retracting axle cylinder until builder is
firmly on ground.
i. Pull axle lever until wheels just touch ground.
j. Push gate lever until gate is completely closed and properly latched.
k. Builder is now ready to build next module.
9. Preparing builder for transporting.
a. Move builder from module. Follow STEP 8 - Items a through e.
b. Make sure bridge is at front of builder and secured, so it can not move during
transportation.
c. Lower tamper to its lowest position, or until it rests on bridge pads.
d. Continue to pull on tamping lever which holds pressure on tamping cylinder. Pull on
unlocking lever to unlatch cylinder tower.
e. While holding unlocking lever open, push on tamping lever to lower cylinder tower.
f. Check rear gate. Make sure it is closed and latched properly.
g. Pull axle lever to raise builder to highest position.
h. Install transport brackets on both wheel cylinders. Transport brackets should be used
whenever transporting builder from field to field; or, over average distance on the road.
i. Disengage PTO on tractor.
j. Remove gear pump from PTO and place in transport pin on tongue and secure.
k. Raise 3-point to level builder and lock 3-point lever in tractor.
l. When moving builder be aware of short turning radius of tractor compared to tongue of
builder.
m. Be aware of width of builder, including hose rail on LH side as sitting in tractor seat.
n. Be aware of extended length of builder.
o. Be aware of moving builder through ditches or other uneven surfaces, due to the lower
clearance of builder from ground. Dragging can occur.
p. Slow moving vehicle sign is required in most states.
Hydraulic Pump
Recommended Mounting Procedure
Hydraulic pump mounts to 1000 RPM, 21 tooth
splined PTO shaft on tractor. PTO shaft should
extend into pump a minimum of 2½". The
torque arm should be chained to a rigid surface
with chain 90° to torque arm. The chain should
be perpendicular to the PTO shaft to avoid an
end thrust on the pump, and chain should be
safely wired or bolted together.
Summary of Contents for COTTON MODULE BUILDER
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