Summers Disk-Chisel - Manual (Page 77)

SECTION 3 – OPERATION (32’-40’)
8. Operation “Tips”
– The 5 solid lift arms on this machine are designed to prevent skewing from side to side. To
avoid damage to lift arms and wheel assemblies, do not take sharp corners with machine
in the ground.
– Floating hitch machines are designed to follow ground contours. This machine has a
short wheel base in fi eld position that allows it to smoothly follow through ditches and
gullies. This machine will also follow deep furrows in the fi eld. The operator may want to
till through deep furrows at an angle to maintain a more uniform tillage depth.
– Remember to rephase cylinders every hour. If the machine is raised and lowered only a
small amount during operation, cylinders will not remain in phase. Since each section is
supported by individual cylinders, it is important to keep these cylinders in phase in order
to maintain uniform tillage depth (See Page 3-6).
NOTE: Sweeps that are 14” and less can be used without trimming. Wider sweeps may
need to be trimmed by tires and/or walking tandems.
TRANSPORTING
1. Park on level surface with depth control cylinders fully raised.
2. Raise wings with caution. Operate tractor hydraulics from operator station only.
3. Install transport lock pins on wings and cylinder locks on depth control cylinders.
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