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PLOWING
Lay out the
plowed
field to be
times as long as it
wide. Be
is
easier to plow a few long furrows than many short ones.
NOTE:
It is
Make
the ground
sure
it will be dimcult for the plow to penetrate the soil. Avoid low places, old roadways, paths
and other places where the soil
Expect to have trouble with thick sod which hasn't been plowed in several
However, you should
be
found the best settings for the plow and hitch.
Lower the plow with the hydraulic lift lever to turn the point into the ground.
1.
t o
leave
the
lift
The plow works best at a depth of approximately one-half the cut width (for example.
-7" for the standard 1 2 " setting). In some soils it may be necessary to shorten the
hitch top
to get satisfactory penetration on the first and second plowing passes.
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plowing by laying off a dead furrow
Start
2 .
end of the plot.
Fix your eyes on
a tree or some distant object
can steer
you
the tractor to plow
plow, and at point "B," lower it again and plow a dead furrow, piling the dirt on top of
the dirt from the first furrow.
lift the
plow before turning.
NOTE
Always
3 . When you return to point "X"
right
wheels in the furrow at point
runs from level to
a
4.
Plow in
the earth
speed
result in an uneven furrow,
5 . After plowing a few rounds, stop and check all plow, coulter,
as required.
MAINTENANCE
Lubricate the coulter and depth gauge wheel with a standard grease gun at least once
day during use.
When putting the plow away, wipe the polished surface and coulter blade with
oil to prevent rust,
Periodically check
the
possible, make
and, if
to leave some room at each end for turning the tractor.
sure
in proper condition: Never plow when s o i l
is
overly packed. Cut high weeds or
i s
a
able to do
satisfactory job under most conditions once you've
float position.
i n
the
as
a
before you
and
adjust the top hitch
from the furrow bottom. Check the plow level.
turn over and not fall back into the furrow. Plowing too fast
the dirt will be thrown rather than rolled.
and
plowshare for wear.
rectangular-about three or mom
it
is
grass
shown: begin at point ' " ' . and
line
the middle of the plow so
in
with
first
plowing
start
with
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and
wet. If it
too dry,
is
before plowing.
years.
Be
sure
plow to the
t u r n
Lift and
the
both the tractor's
will
a
grease
or
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