Seed Hawk TOOLBAR 2014 - Manual (Page 16)

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4.2 Tractor Hook up
Connect the ½” hydraulic line to activate the opener lift/lower. The opener lift/
lower line is marked with a wide red band. The opener lock-up ball valves must
be open in order to lower the shanks. Both the opener line and lock-up ball
valves are located at the hydraulic manifold.
It is very important that the hydraulic fluid dump (yellow band) lines return
UNRESTRICTED back to the tractor hydraulic reservoir. There are male and
female pioneer quick couplers with the flow restrictors removed supplied with
the Seed Hawk. Be sure to use these sets of couplers for the case drains.
Any alterations or restrictions in this line will cause damage to the
implement that will NOT be covered by warranty.
Always connect the case drain line (yellow band) to return hydraulic fluid back
to the tractor reservoir. The case drain line is a ¾” (19 mm) line from the
hydraulic manifold. The case drain line(s) MUST return to the tractor UNRE-
STRICTED. Failure to do so can cause damage to the hydraulic cylinders or fan
motor and will void Manufacturer’s Warranty. The case drain(s) must be con-
nected even when lowering the wings. Seed Hawk
® recommends that the case
drain(s) have their own port into the tractor’s reservoir.
Connect the other pair of ½” hydraulic lines to activate the wing up and down
(green bands), and the standby supply to the shank and wing cylinders. The
manifold supply line is marked with a narrow green band, and the return line
is marked with a wide green band. This tractor lever is locked in full pressure
position while seeding.
4.2.1 Opener Lift & Lower
4.2.2 Wing Up & Down
4.2.3 Case Drain(s)
NOTE: Do not TEE the man-
ifold and case drain dump
lines together, unless the
junction is placed right at the
tractor reservoir.
NOTE: Some newer tractors
cannot return to the hydrau-
lic reservoir. refer to specific
tractor Operator's Manual
and/or consult your dealer
for tractor requirements
NOTE: DO NOT plug the
case drain line during storage;
damage to the gauges and
manifold may occur.
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4.3 Pre-Operation Checklist
 Inspect tires. Check tire inflation pressure. Adjust if necessary.
 Inspect wheel hub fasteners. Adjust torque to proper setting, if
necessary.
Always check wheel hub fasteners before traveling on
public highways.
 Check depth setting of packer wheel arms. Adjust, if necessary.
 Check depth setting of fertilizer knives. Adjust if necessary.
 Check tractor hydraulic reservoir level. Add hydraulic fluid if level is
low (Refer to tractor Operator’s Manual).
 Inspect all hydraulic lines, hoses, fittings and couplers.
Use a clean
cloth to wipe any accumulated dirt from the implement and
tractor couplers prior to connecting the hydraulic system.
 Inspect seed and dry fertilizer distribution system.
 If operating an XL series Toolbar, ensure manual wing locks are un-
pinned and the pins are placed in holder prior to winging down. Ensure
that they are locked again prior to transport on public roads