Unhooking from tractor, Unhooking land roller from tractor -6 – Summers 30' Superroller User Manual

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SECTION 3 – OPERATION

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UNHOOKING LAND ROLLER FROM TRACTOR IN FIELD POSITION:

1. NEVER unhook Land Roller if positioned hydraulically between Field and Transport Position.
2. Choose a firm level surface.
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:
1. NEVER unhook Land Roller if positioned hydraulically between Field and Transport Position.
2. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO WORK UNDER LAND ROLLER.
3. Choose a very firm level surface.
4. Block tires to prevent movement after hitch pin is removed.
5. Check that hitch pin is not bound with side or front to back pressure. If hitch pin is not free, care-

fully reposition tractor

6. Rotate jack into vertical position, place sturdy block under jack to distribute load over larger area

and extend jack until hitch piece just 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.

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