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Section 3: Operating Instructions
2/12/21
Leveling Adjustments
Check for levelness by parking tractor on a level surface
and lowering Crimper down until unit is approximately
1 to 2 inches off the ground. Place tractor in park or set
park brake, shut tractor off, and remove switch key.
1. Place a level on the front mainframe tube. Level
mainframe from left to right by adjusting one of the
tractor’s lower 3-Point arms up or down.
2. Without starting the tractor, lower tractor’s 3-Point
hitch until all weight is off of tractor.
3. Rotate level 90 degrees and place across end of
mainframe. Adjust tractor’s top center link until
mainframe is level from front to back.
Transporting
CAUTION
!
To avoid minor or moderate injury:
When traveling on public roads at night or during the day, use
accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state, and
local laws.
1. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when
turning; and, leave enough clearance so the Straw
Crimper does not contact obstacles such as
buildings, trees, or fences.
2. Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another.
3. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
4. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
NOTE:
See Tractor Operator’s Manual for
instructions on how to adjust tractor’s lower 3-Point
arms and top center link.
Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1. Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower implement until it is flat on the ground or on
non-concrete support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove ignition key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7.
Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
Unhook Straw Crimper
The following steps should be done when unhooking
Straw Crimper from the tractor:
1. Park tractor and Straw Crimper on a solid level
surface. Lower Crimper until approximately 6" off the
ground. Place tractor in park or set park brake, shut
tractor off and remove switch key.
on page 11 for information on
adjusting them to the correct height. Lower parking
stands to the correct height and make sure wire
retaining pins are secured in place.
3. Without starting tractor, lower tractor’s 3-Point hitch
until all weight is off of tractor.
4. Remove center hitch pin. Store hitch pin in a safe
location for reuse.
5. Remove lower hitch pins. Store lower hitch pins in
lower clevises for reuse.
6. Be sure implement is clear of tractor and then drive
tractor away from implement.
