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Section 2: Operating
SP2060, SP2072, SP3072 & SP3084 Soil Pulverizers 307-099M
Table of Contents
7/11/12
Operator’s Responsibilities
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Soil Pulverizer. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the Soil
Pulverizer without first having read, fully understood and
become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make
sure the operator has completed the Operating Checklist
below.
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WARNING!
It is the operator’s responsibility not to allow anyone near the
Soil Pulverizer during its operation.
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CAUTION!
Be sure that you are not working over any underground
wiring, pipes, or other obstructions. If there is any doubt, call
your public service agency.
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CAUTION!
Always keep your feet and legs out from under the shanks
when adjusting height of shanks. It is possible the shanks
could slip and fall causing injury to your feet and/or legs.
• Follow all directions on the safety labels.
• Do not allow anyone to operate this Soil Pulverizer who
has not been properly trained in its safe operation.
• Do not let anyone under the age of 16 operate the Soil
Pulverizer.
• Use the Soil Pulverizer for its intended purpose only.
Operating Checklist
✔ Check
Page No.
Read and follow all Safety Rules carefully.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Page 1
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Page 1
Read and follow Hook-up & preparation instructions.
Be sure all pins have been installed and are secured.
Refer to “Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up”.
Page 6
Read and follow all operating instructions. Make sure
the operator understands how to operate the Soil
Pulverizer.Refer to “Section 2: Operating”.
Page 7
Read and make all required adjustments. Be sure all
pins have been installed and are secured.
Refer to “Section 3: Adjustments”.
Page 9
Read and follow all Maintenance Instructions.
Refer to “Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication”. Page 10
Make sure their are no hydraulic leaks on the unit.
Refer to “Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard”.
Page 3
Check Soil Pulverizer initially and periodically for loose
bolts and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”. Page 14
• Never carry passengers or use the Soil Pulverizer as a
wagon to carry things.
• Never use the Soil Pulverizer to pull or tow other
equipment or objects.
• Make sure all safety labels are in their proper location
and in good condition before operation.
• Never work under the Soil Pulverizer without properly
blocking pulverizer up.
• Before working the soil contact your local utility
services, so that they may mark location of any under
ground utility services in the area. Be sure to ask how
close you can work to the marks or flags they
positioned.
• Do not alter the Soil Pulverizer in a way which will
adversely affect its performance or reliability or use the
Soil Pulverizer for a purpose for which it was not
designed.
Tractor Hook-Up
Refer to Figure 2-1:
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DANGER!
Tractor hook-up to equipment is dangerous and can result in
serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to stand between
the Soil Pulverizer and tractor during hook-up operations. Do
not operate hydraulic 3-point lift controls while someone is
directly behind the tractor or near the Soil Pulverizer.
A 3-Point Category I hitch is required.
1. Slowly back tractor up to the Soil Pulverizer and use
tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to align the lower
hitch link holes with the clevis lug holes on the Soil
Pulverizer.
2. Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off
and remove key before dismounting from tractor.
3. With tractor’s lower hitch arms aligned and
positioned in the clevises, attach lower arms to the
clevises with hitch pins and secure with linchpins.
Tractor Hook-Up
Figure 2-1
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Section 2: Operating