Summers 50' Superroller - Manual (Page 33)

SECTION 3 – OPERATION
3-9
UNHOOKING LAND ROLLER FROM TRACTOR IN FIELD POSITION
(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED):
1. WARNING: It is highly recommended to unhook Land Roller in Field Position ONLY. NEVER
unhook Land Roller if positioned hydraulically between Field and Transport Position.
2. Choose a firm level surface with enough open area that will allow unfolding Land Roller without
contacting any obstructions. If Land Roller is in Transport Position, follow “Steps Required to
Unfold Land Roller from Transport to Field Position”.
3. With Land Roller in Field Position; shut off tractor, engage parking brake and relieve hydraulic
pressure by cycling remote lever.
4. Block rollers to prevent movement after hitch pin is removed.
5. Check that hitch pin is not bound with sideways or front to back pressure. If hitch pin is not free,
carefully reposition tractor.
6. Rotate jack into vertical position and extend jack until hitch piece lifts off tractor drawbar.
7. Disconnect wiring harness, hydraulic hoses and safety chain.
8. Recheck that hitch pin is free, if so, stand to the side of the hitch and remove hitch pin.
9. Carefully drive ahead.
UNHOOKING LAND ROLLER FROM TRACTOR IN TRANSPORT POSITION
(NOT RECOMMENDED):
1. It is highly recommended to unhook Land Roller in Field Position ONLY. NEVER unhook Land
Roller if positioned hydraulically between Field and Transport Position.
2. Wing weight of the Summers Land Roller transfers forward in Transport Position creating approxi-
mately 2000 LB of tongue weight (2200 lb. for 50’), keep this in mind and be careful when around
Land Roller. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO WALK OR WORK UNDER LAND ROLLER WINGS
OR CENTER SECTION.
3. ONLY IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, the Land
Roller can be unhooked from tractor in Transport
Position if the following precautions are taken.
A. Choose a very firm level surface.
B. Install Wing Safety Lock Chains and close wing
lock hydraulic valve.