Summers 53' Trail-Type Superroller - Manual (Page 43)

Cd1\8k\8k1800
SUMMERS MFG. CO., INC.
3/21/12
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR 8K1800
ACRE METER FOR SUPERROLLER
1. If Roller Shaft is not tapped, weld ½”-20
UNF nut at center of left pivot shaft of
middle roller. Position external taper of nut
toward shaft. Insure that threads are not
damaged by weld heat or spatter. Allow
weld to cool.
2. Attach Acre Meter with ½” lock washer.
Tighten to 260-390 in-lbs.
* For accurate logging of acres, it is important
that meter is mounted concentrically on
roller shaft.
* Do not use chemical agents such as thinner,
solvents or mineral spirits to clean Acre
Meter cover.
* Do not attempt to open meter! Attempting
to do so can cause injury and may destroy
Acre Meter.
CONVERSION FACTOR
NOTE: METER READING MUST BE
MULTIPLIED BY CONVERSION FACTOR FOR
ACTUAL ACRES.
MACHINE WIDTH FORMULA
30’ READING x 2.7 = ACRES
41’ READING x 3.6 = ACRES
45’ READING x 4 = ACRES
46’ READING x 4.1 = ACRES
50’ (36”) READING x 3.8 = ACRES
53’ READING x 4.7 = ACRES
62’ READING x 5.5 = ACRES
84’ (36”) READING x 6.5 = ACRES
84’ (42”) READING x 7.5 = ACRES
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