Farm Star R-130 - Manual (Page 4)

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S A F E T Y I N F O R M ATION (continued)
All equipment is potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who
recognizes potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices.
When the use of hand tools is required to perform any part of assembly, installation, adjustment, maintaining,
repairing, removal of the hitch kit, be sure the tools used are designed and recommended by the tool manu-
facturer for that specific task.
Personal protection equipment including safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended during
assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal of the hitch kit.
Always use two people to handle heavy, unwieldy components during assembly, installation, removal of the
hitch kit.
Never place any part of your body where it would be in danger if movement should occur during assembly,
installation, operation, maintaining, repairing, removal of the hitch kit.
Never place yourself between the tractor and implement while implement is in operation.
Do not work under a raised implement unless it is securely blocked or held in position. Do not depend on the
tractor hydraulic system to hold the implement in place.
A heavy load can cause instability of the tractor. Use extreme care during travel. Slow down on turns and
watch out for bumps. The tractor may need front counter-weights to counter-balance the weight of the
implement.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this
equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications.
Do not allow others to ride on the tractor with an operator. Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by
foreign objects or being thrown off. Riders obstruct the operator’s view resulting in unsafe operation. Never
allow anyone to ride on the implement!
Before you operate the equipment, check over all pins, bolts and connections to be sure all are securely in
place. Replace any damaged or worn parts immediately.
Do not allow anyone who is not familiar with the safety rules and operation instructions to use this equipment.
Never allow children to operate or be around equipment.
Use stabilizer bars, adjustable sway chains, or sway blocks on your tractor lift arms to keep implements from
swinging side to side. Adjust as tightly as practical for best performance.
O P E R ATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
T R A N S P O RT I N G
M A I N T E N A N C E
Pay particular close attention to the Safety Messages
regarding transport. Avoid unnecessary injuries and
equipment damage by exercising cautious, conscien-
tious travel procedures.
Raise the subsoiler as high as possible for transport-
ing.
C A U T I O N !
When traveling on public roads, whether at night or
during the day, use accessory light and devices for
adequate warnings to operators of other vehicles.
Comply with all federal, state and local laws.
W A R N I N G !
▲ Lower implement to ground or block securely,
turn tractor engine off, remove key and set
brakes or place shift lever in “Park” position.
▲ Before working underneath, raise 3-pt. hitch to
highest position and block securely. Hydraulic
system leakdown and failure of mechanical or
hydraulic system can cause equipment to drop.
1. Check all nuts and bolts and make sure they are tight.
2. Check points for wear and damage. Replace when
necessary.
3. After seasonal use, paint the shanks and points to
prevent excessive rusting during extended non-use
periods. This will reduce the scour time when you use
the implement again.
4. SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT
If a shear bolt is sheared due to hitting an obstruction,
or operating in very hard ground, replace it with a 5 / 8
inch grade #2 bolt. (No markings on head)
NOTE: USE OF A GRADE 5 OR HARDER SHEAR
BOLT MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE IMPLEMENT.
T R O U B L E - S H O O T I N G
PROBLEM: Tractor will not pull Implement
1. Insufficient horsepower – Use larger, heavier tractor.
2. Soil too wet – Let soil dry.
3. Soil too hard and dry – Wait for rain.
4. Points too dull – Replace points.
5. Insufficient traction – (See tire slippage below)
6. Attempting to operate too deep – Reduce depth set-
ting and make several passes, gradually increasing
depth.
PROBLEM: Excessive tractor tire slippage
1. Tractor too small – Use larger, heavier tractor.
2. Insufficient traction – Dual rear tire or add ballast,
increase draft control, operate at shallower depth.
3. Ground was tilled prior to subsoiling (Topsoil too
loose) – Subsoil first.
4. Operating too deep – See #6 above.
PROBLEM: Large clods
1. Soil too hard and dry – Wait for rain.
2. Operating too shallow – Operate deeper.
3. Wire or foreign object on shank – Remove object.
PROBLEM: Shearing bolts
1. Wrong size shear bolt – Use 5 / 8 ” grade 2.
2. Too much load – Reduce speed or operating depth.
3. Hitting rocks or obstructions – Remove (if possible).
4. Soil too hard and dry – Wait for rain.
PROBLEM: Excessive point wear
1. Soil too dry – Wait for rain.
2. Abrasive soil – Consider having points hard surfaced
by local welder.
3. Operating too fast – Reduce forward speed.