Behlen 80111700ORG - Manual (Page 2)

ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
F-20816-1 Rev. 1-17-14 12-3-10
CAUTION
Before operating the equipment, if you have any
questions regarding the proper assembly or
capabilities of this product please contact your
dealer.
Important Safety
Information
Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to
injuries, read this manual and the manual for your
tractor before assembling or operating to
acquaint yourself with the items. It is the owner’s
responsibility to make certain the operator is
instructed in safe and proper use.
The use of this equipment is subject to certain
hazards which cannot be protected against by
mechanical means or product design. All
operators of this equipment must read and
understand these product instructions completely
prior to using.
Most accidents occur because of neglect or
carelessness, keep all helpers and bystanders a
minimum of 25’ from an operating implement.
No riders should ever be allowed on the tractor.
Personal protection equipment including safety
glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are strongly
recommended when using or working on your
equipment.
Never place any part of your body where it could
be in danger if movement should occur during
assembly, installation, operation, repairing or
maintaining your equipment.
Always check all pins, bolts and connections
before operating this unit and replace if
necessary.
Only people familiar with the safety rules and
operations of this unit should use this equipment.
Tractor Requirements
and Preparation
The Middle Buster plow and Sub Soiler can be
used on both Category 0 and 1 tractors. The
actual horsepower requirements will depend on
the type of soil, operating depth, soil moisture,
and operating speed.
Some small Category 0 tractors may not lift high
enough to have the Sub Soiler's shank point clear
the ground. In this case, a larger tractor must be
used.
Check the tractor's 3-Point hydraulic lift system. It
should operate up and down smoothly and have
enough power to lift the implement. If
adjustments need to be made, refer to your
tractor's operator's manual.
Assembly and Mounting
Back the tractor up to the implement.
Adjust the tractor lift arms so they are wide
enough to go over the two lift pins on each side
of the implement.
The Middle Buster plow shanks and Sub Soiler
are shipped assembled. Make sure the lower
draw pins (pull pins) are installed correctly for
your tractor.
Insert the draw pins into the ball sockets in the
lower lift arms of the tractor's 3-Point hitch, and
lock into place with lynch pins.
Attach the mast of the 3-Point main frame by
installing the tractor top link with the top link pin.
Adjust the top link assembly to obtain the correct
angle of the implement. Check the tractor's
3-Point lift arms and adjust to level the implement
from side to side.
The deeper you set the implement the slower you
will need to go with your tractor because of
increased stress on the implement as well as the
tractor.
It is recommended that ONLY tractors with wide
front axles be used with either the Middle Buster
or Sub Soiler. Tricycle front wheel arrangements
are inherently unstable and can cause rollover
accidents.
This unit is designed to be pulled by your tractor.
Using any other means will void the warranty.