J&M TF215 - Manual (Page 17)

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Transport
Cylinder Lock
TRANSPORTING
Before the soil conditioner is transported, be sure to secure the Jack Assembly in the transport position
located on the top of the Storage Extension Arm.
The Torsion-Flex Soil Conditioner will increase the overall length of the primary tillage tool. Use extreme
caution when turning to avoid obstacles. Reduce ground speed as necessary to maintain control of
equipment.
Install hydraulic cylinder transport locks on the Base
Unit wheels BEFORE transporting.
Comply with ALL state and local laws governing
highway safety and regulations when moving
machinery on public roads. Be sure an SMV emblem
is in place and clearly visible on the rear of the
conditioner. Make sure all lights are clearly visible
and working properly BEFORE highway travel. Be
sure the amber, red and orange retroreflective tape on
the implement is in place and clearly visible.
The transport speed should not exceed 10 MPH in the
field or over rough terrain. Reduce transport speed
when necessary to maintain full control of the
implement at all times.
UNHITCHING
WARNING – Before unhooking the soil conditioner, be sure to install the hydraulic cylinder transport
locks. Reposition the jack stand on the Storage Extension Arm to the parked position and lower the jack
stand to the ground by turning the handle until weight of the soil conditioner is transferred to the jack.
Keep hands and feet away from the jack stand when lowering.
Remove the Hitch Pin and unhook the safety chains.
WARNING – Always relieve hydraulic system pressure before disconnecting hoses from tractor or
servicing hydraulic system. See the tractor’s operators manual for proper procedures. Disconnect the
hydraulic hoses. Install dust covers over the hose plugs and outlets.
FIELD ADJUSTMENTS
The Torsion-Flex Soil Conditioner is designed to provide an excellent seedbed when used in conjunction
with you primary tillage tool. For maximum performance in normal field conditions, the soil conditioner
should be used with the transport wheels in the raised position to allow maximum transfer of weight to the
rolling baskets.
With the wheels in the raised position, adjust the Turn Buckle Adjustment Bar until the wheels are
approximately 2” above the ground. This will set your Torsion-Flex Soil Conditioner at the maximum
clearance height during transport.
The Spring Coil-Tine Harrow Bar is designed to improve the soil leveling capabilities of your conditioner.
To improve the ground leveling capabilities of the harrow in heavier soils, pin the harrow bar so the coil-
tines are positioned more vertically. In softer soils or to improve field residue flow through the leveler bar,
position the bar with a decreased vertical angle of the tines.