Farm Star MP-214 - Manual (Page 9)

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O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
G E N E R A L S A F E T Y
A D J U S T M E N T S
Only qualified people familiar with this manual should
operate this machine. It is recommended that tractor be
equipped with Roll-Over Protective System (ROPS) and
a seat belt be used. Check for ditches, stumps, holes, or
other obstacles that could upset tractor or damage plow.
Always turn off tractor engine, set parking brake, lower
plow to ground before dismounting tractor.
The safe operation of this machine is the responsibility
of the owner / operator. The operator should be familiar
with the plow and tractor and all safety practices before
starting operation. Read the safety rules on pages 2
thru 6.
COULTER
The purpose of the coulters is to cut through surface
trash and sod and to provide a clean uniform furrow. The
coulters also reduce draft and wear on the cutting edge
of the plow bottom.
Adjust the coulter laterally by loosening the U-bolt and
twisting the stem. Height adjustment is made simply by
raising or lowering the stem. Be sure to tighten U-bolt
after adjustment is complete.
WIDTH OF CUT
The rolling coulter should only be positioned far enough
to the left of the landside to allow a clean, straight furrow
wall. For average conditions, set the coulter blade
between
1 / 4 ” and 5 / 8 ” to the left of the landside. Loose
ground and tough scouring conditions will sometimes
require the coulter to be set a little wider.
DEPTH
The rolling coulter should be set deep enough to cut
trash and leave a clean furrow wall. It should not run too
deep or it will push trash and not cut it.
NOTE: The model MPLP-112 “Low Profile” Plow cannot
be equipped with a coulter. The area to be plowed must
be free of heavy or long stemmed trash. Using a rotary
or flail mower to cut up crop residue is recommended.
For proper coulter settings according to field conditions,
see the ADJUSTMENT section.
H I T C H I N G P L O W T O T R A C T O R
3 PT. HITCH
Never let anyone stand between the rear of the tractor
and the plow while the tractor is backing up. Always
stand to the side until tractor has come to a complete
stop and the brakes set or the tractor shift placed in
“PARK”.
1) Back tractor to align link arms with plow hitch points.
2) Attach left-hand lower link arm to plow. Secure with
linch pin.
3) Attach right-hand lower link arm to plow and secure.
Adjust arm height as necessary by using crank located
on link arm.
4) Install suitable top link between tractor and plow.
Secure with link pins and linch pins.
5) Lift plow and check to see that both link arms are the
same height. Adjust using crank if necessary.
6) Check to see that plow is level from front to rear.
Shorten or lengthen top link as necessary to level the
plow.
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.
▲ Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service or
maintenance.
▲ Do not run engine indoors – exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly poison.
▲ Wear protective gloves when handling plow bot-
toms and coulters to protect from sharp edges.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E (continued)
P R O B L E M P O S S I B L E C A U S E P O S S I B L E R E M E D Y
Plow pulls heavy.
(CONTINUED) 4. Cover board (if being used) push-
ing too much soil.
5. Excessive tractor wheel slippage.
6. Bent plow frame or beam.
7. Ground hard and dry.
Raise outer ends but keep point down against
top of moldboard.
Refer to tractor manual for correct operation of
depth control or tractor control. Then add
weight to tractor if necessary. Reduce air pres-
sure in rear tires.
Tractor too small – use bigger tractor.
Replace bent parts – check shearbolt.
Use bigger tractor or wait for rain.
Bent plow beam or
frame. 1. Hard shearbolt.
2. Hitting hidden objects.
3. Using too large of tractor or one
that is heavily weighted and has
four wheel drive.
Replace bent parts and install proper shear-
bolt.
Know soil conditions. Use slow speed when
soil conditions unknown.
Preferably use tractor of recommended horse-
power.
Slow down and use extra care.
OTHER PROBLEMS:
Furrows rolling
back. 1. Furrows too deep for width of
bottom.
Reduce plowing depth.
Broken or mis-
placed furrows. 1. Plowing speed too high. Reduce tractor speed.
Broken furrow
walls. 1. Coulter disc set too close to plow
bottom.
Reset coulters.
Step in furrow
walls. 1. Coulter set too far away from plow
bottom.
Reset coulters.
Side pull. 1. Tractor front pulls toward furrow. Add front end weight.
Plow comes out of
ground. 1. Tractor draft control lifting plow.
2. Soil too hard.
Set tractor draft control.
Wait for rain.