5
Getting Started
Before laying plastic, you may want to try out the machine by making
beds only; to get the feel of the machine .
Adjust 3-point top link on tractor to level the machine .
Let the full weight of machine down and regulate amount of soil in front of
the machine with length of the 3-point top link .
It is not necessary to pull more soil than needed to fill the bed. Pulling too
much soil may cause tractor slippage, resulting side drifting .
To get higher, firmer bed, grower may want to pre-bed (make beds
without laying plastic) then come back to lay plastic mulch . This will also
help removing shallow spots in bed . Disk blades can be removed when
making beds only .
