Art's-Way Manufacturing 166 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Model 166
Moldboard Plow
Operator’s Manual
519560
Issued February 2004

This symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED. The message that follows the symbol
contains important information about your safety. Carefully read
the message. Make sure you fully understand the causes of
possible injury or death.
IF THIS MACHINE IS USED BY AN EMPLOYEE, IS LOANED, OR IS RENTED, MAKE
SURE THAT THE OPERATOR UNDERSTANDS THE TWO INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
BEFORE THE OPERATOR STARTS THE ENGINE:
1. GIVE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OPERATOR ON SAFE AND CORRECT USE OF
THE MACHINE.
2. MAKE SURE THE OPERATOR READS AND UNDERSTANDS THE OPERATOR’S
MANUAL FOR THIS MACHINE.
WARNING
IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR
DEATH.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE, DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
2. READ ALL SAFETY DECALS ON THE MACHINE.
3. CLEAR THE AREA OF OTHER PERSONS.
LEARN AND PRACTICE SAFE USE OF MACHINE CONTROLS IN A
SAFE AND CLEAR AREA BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS MACHINE ON
AJOB SITE.
It is your responsibility to observe pertinent laws and regulations and to
follow manufacturer’s instructions on machine operation and maintenance.
See your Authorized Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. dealer or Art’s-Way
Manufacturing Co., Inc. for additional operator’s manuals, illustrated parts
catalogs, and service manuals.

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1 - INTRODUCTION
TO THE OWNER
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Art’s-Way 166 Moldboard Plow. You have selected a top quality
machine that is designed and built with pride to ensure you have many years of efficient and reliable service.
Many people have worked on the design, production, and delivery of this harvester. The information in this Manual
is based on the knowledge, study, and experience through years of specializing in the manufacturing of farm
machinery. This Manual is designed to provide you with important information regarding safety, maintenance, and
machine operation so you can and will get the best possible performance from your 166 Moldboard Plow.
Even if you are an experienced operator of this or similar equipment, we ask that you read this manual before
operating this harvester. The way you operate, adjust, and maintain this unit will have much to do with its
successful performance. Any further questions you may have about this product of Art’s-Way equipment should be
directed to your local Art’s-Way dealer or to Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., Armstrong, Iowa, 50514,
[phone].
Specification And Design Are Subject To Change WIthout Notice
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. is continually making product improvements. In doing so, we reserve the right to
make changes and/or add improvements to our products without obligation for the equipment previously sold.
Modifications to this 166 Moldboard Plow may effect the performance, function, and safety of its operation.
Therefore, no modification are to be made without the written permission of Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. Any
modification made without the written permission of Art’s-Way Mfg. Co. shall void the warranty of this product.
In the interest of continued safe operation of this 166 Moldboard Plow, pay particular attention to the safety alert
symbol(s) throughout this Manual.
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. Statement Of Product Liability
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. recognizes its responsibility to provide customers with a safe and efficient
product. Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., attempts to design and manufacture its products in accordance with all
accepted engineering practices effective at the date of design. This statement should not be interpreted to mean
that our products will protect against the user’s own carelessness or failure to follow common safety practices nor
will Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., be liable for any such act. In addition, Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., assumes no
liability for any altered.
Important Warranty Information
The warranty for this 166 Moldboard Plow appears on page 5 of this Manual. In order to establish proper warranty
registration, the Warranty Registration and Dealer Pre-Delivery Checklist must be completed and returned to the
factory. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in reduced warranty allowances.
Limitations Of This Manual
This Manual contains operating instructions for your 166 Moldboard Plow only. Any mention of other machinery in
this manual other than the 166 Moldboard Plow is for reference only. This manual does not replace nor is it to be
used for any machinery that may be attached to or used in conjunction with the 166 Moldboard Plow.

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PARTS & SERVICE
As the new purchaser of your 166 Moldboard Plow, it is very important to consider the following factors:
A. Original Quality
B. Availability of Service Parts
C. Availability of Adequate Service Facilities
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. has an excellent dealership network ready to answer any questions you may
have about your Moldboard Plow. Parts for your machine may be ordered through our dealers. When placing a
parts order, please have the model and serial number ready. This will allow the dealer to fill your order as quickly
as possible.
For your convenience, we have provided this space for you to record your model number, serial number, and the
date of purchase, as well as your dealer’s name and address.
Owner’s Name: __________________________________________________________________
Owner’s Address: ________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: __________________________________________________________________
Dealership Name: ________________________________________________________________
Dealership Address: ______________________________________________________________
Dealership Phone No.: ____________________________________________________________
Machine Serial Number
Enter the serial number and model number of your
166 moldboard plow in the space provided above.

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GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 - OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
TO THE OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PARTS & SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 - LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
LIMITIED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 - SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SAFETY FIRST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
WORK SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF IMPLEMENT . . . . 9
DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SLOW MOVING VEHICLE (SMV) EMBLEM 11
4 - SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5 - TRACTOR/PLOW CONNECTIONS . . . . . . 15
BEFORE OPERATING THE PLOW . . . . . . . 15
HYDRAULIC ROLLOVER SYSTEM . . . . . . 15
TRACTOR PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TRACTOR/PLOW CONNECTION . . . . . . . . 18
PLOW PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 21
TRANSPORT POSITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
JACK STAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
GAUGE WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
REAR LANDSIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
REAR FURROW WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SPRING TRIP BEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
BEAM TRIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
PLOW BOTTOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SHARES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ROLLING COLTER (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . 26
SIDE ARM COLTER (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . 26
PLOW OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7 - FIELD OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
TRACTOR OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
PLOW OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8 - LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9 - MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
GENERAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . 35
FASTENER TORQUE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
STANDARD TORQUE DATA FOR
HYDRAULIC TUBES AND FITTINGS . . . 37
SPECIAL TORQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
TIRE PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
WHEEL LUG BOLTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
10 - STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
PREPARING THE PLOW FOR STORAGE . 39
REMOVING THE PLOW FROM STORAGE 39
11 - TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
PROBLEMS AND THEIR PROBABLE
CAUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
12 - SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
FASTENER TORQUE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
STANDARD TORQUE DATA FOR
HYDRAULIC TUBES AND FITTINGS . . . 45
SPECIAL TORQUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
REQUIRED BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT . 46
SET-UP PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
PLOW BEAM ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
ADJUSTABLE LANDSIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
GAUGE WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
SLOW MOVING VEHICLE (SMV) EMBLEM 52