John Deere OMM147682 B2 - Manual (Page 11)

Operating - 7
OPERATING
NOTE: Two extra sets of spring tine mounting hardware
are included with the cultivator. This hardware is
needed when the spring tines at position (A) are moved
to another set of open mounting holes in the frame.
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3. Remove and/or locate the spring tine(s) to any open
mounting hole to obtain the desired spacing.
Leveling the Cultivator
Leveling Side-to-Side
1. Park the machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety
section.)
2. Lower the cultivator to the ground.
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3. Loosen the adjuster jam nut (A) on the right rockshaft
arm.
4. Level the cultivator side-to-side:
• Turn the adjuster (B) clockwise to lower the right side
of the cultivator.
• Turn the adjuster (B) counterclockwise to raise the
right side of the cultivator.
5. Tighten the adjuster jam nut (A).
Leveling Front-to-Back
NOTE: The normal operating position will be level (all
tines making even contact with the ground).
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1. Loosen the center link jam nut (A).
2. Level the cultivator front-to-back:
• Turn the center link adjuster (B) clockwise (as viewed
from the rear) to lower the rear of the cultivator.
• Turn the center link adjuster (B) counterclockwise (as
viewed from the rear) to raise the rear of the cultivator.
3. Tighten the center link jam nut (A).
Operating Tips
• Never use the cultivator when the soil is wet. Pick up a
handful of soil and roll it into a ball. If the soil does not
crumble, it is too wet.
If the soil is too dry, it may be difficult for the cultivator to
penetrate properly.
• Avoid low areas, old roadways, paths and other areas
where the soil is overly packed.
• Adjust the frame to the desired width before use.
• Straddle Row Cultivating: Before use, check the spacing
required to clear the plants being cultivated. Adjust the
spring tine spacing to the required width.
• Level the cultivator before use.
• The recommended cultivating depth is 50 mm (2 in.). A
deeper setting will remove excessive moisture from the soil.
• Push and hold the 3-point hitch control lever in the lower
position until the cultivator is digging into the soil at the
desired depth.
• When cultivating an area, keep the machine speed low
3-5 km/h (2-3 mph).
• Always lift the cultivator before turning.
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