Field Tuff FTF-044BCP User manual

48” Tow-Behind
Bucket Culti-packer
OWNER’S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure tofollow the safety rules and other
basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
-MODEL # FTF-044BCP -
04122023

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Thank you very much for choosing this product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s
record below:
Model: FTF-044BCP Purchase Date: _______________
Save the receipt, warranty, and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual
to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
This product is designed for certain applications only. The manufacturer cannot be responsible
for issues arising from modification. We strongly recommend that this productnot be modified
and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions
relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the product until you have first contacted us to
determine if it can, or should, be performed on the product.
For technical questions, please call 1-218-943-6296.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item Description
Coverage 48” working width
Roller Tubing Qty. 17
Roller Tubing Diameter 1/2”
Ball Coupler 2”
Tires 13” pneumatic wheels
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in serious injury.
CAUTION: Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this culti-packeruntil they
have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be
understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors that cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.
WARNING: Do not exceed 30 PSI in each wheel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WORK AREA
•Keep work area clean, free of clutter, and well-lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause
accidents.
•Keep children and bystanders away while operating the culti-packer. Distractions can cause
you to lose control, so visitors should remain at a safe distance from the work area.
•Be alert of your surroundings. Using a culti-packer in confined work areas may put you
dangerously close to sharp tools and rotating parts.
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when using a culti-packer. Do
not use while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating a culti-packer may result in serious personal injury.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
•Use safety apparel and equipment. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
that comply with current national standards or, when needed, aface shield. Use a dust mask if
working in dusty work conditions. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also use non-skid,
safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collections systems, and hearing protecting when
appropriate.
•Do not have passengers on the tow vehicle when pulling the culti-packer.
•Do not turn too short when pulling the culti-packer. Turning too short can result in the culti-
packer catching a tire and possibly injuring the operator.
CULTI-PACKER USE AND CARE
•Do not modify the culti-packer in any way.Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific applications for which
the culti-packer was designed.
•Always check for damaged or worn-out parts before using the culti-packer. Broken parts
will affect culti-packer operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
•Store idle culti-packer. When the culti-packer is not in use, store it in a secure place out of the
reach of children.Inspect it for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
•Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.Do not operate across
slopes. Use up and down only. Do not attempt to operate on steep slopes.
•Beware of hidden, underground objects. Contact with hidden objects might cause a sudden
stop of the towing vehicle and damage tothe culti-packer.
•Do not operate the vehicle at speeds higher than 5 mph and use care when backing up.
•Do not load or unload the tow vehicle with the culti-packer attached to the towing vehicle.

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ASSEMBLY
Step #1:
The Coupler is preassembled to the tow bar(#1);
Attach the Tow Bar (#1) to the Frame (#2) using four Hex Bolts (#20) , 4pcs washers (#22) and four
Hex Lock Nuts (#21).
Step #2:
Put the left and right brackets(#6) to the drum spindle(#5), then connect the brackets(#6) to the
frame(#2) with four bolts(#3), four washers(#23) and four lock nuts(#4).
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Step #3:
Attach the Stub Axle A (#7) and the Stub Axle B (#8) to the Spindle Unit (#5) using two Hex Bolts
(#9) ,two washers(#22) and two Hex Lock Nuts (#10). Attach the Pneumatic Tires (#11) to each Stub
Axle (#7 & #8) using two Flat Washers (#12) and two Pins (#13).
Step #4:
Attach the Support Frame (#18) to the Frame (#2) using ten Connect Plates (#17), nineteen Hex Bolts
(#3), nineteen washers(#23) and nineteenHex Lock Nuts (#4), leave the bolt hole in the middle of the
short side rail of the frame (#2) close the swift rod(#19).
Step #5:
Attach the Adjustable Plate (#14) to the Frame (#2) using three of the Hex Bolts(#15), three
washers(#23) and three Hex Lock, the middle bolt need to be used for one connect plate(#17) to
frame(#2) with the holt hole left in step #4.
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Step #6:
Attached the Switch Rod (#19) to the Stub Axle A (#7) using two Hex Bolts (#20) two washers(#22)
and two Hex Lock Nuts (#21).
Step #7:
Fullytighten all hardware.
OPERATION
For operation, put the Switch Rod (#15)in the A Position.
For transportation, put the Switch Rod (#15)in the B Position.
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MAINTENANCE
•Maintain your culti-packer. It is recommended that the general condition of any culti-packer be
examined before it is used. Keep your culti-packer in good repair by adopting a program of
conscientious repair and maintenance. If any abnormal vibrations or noise occurs, have the
problem corrected before further use. Have necessary repairs made by qualified service
personnel.
•Do not exceed 30 PSI in each wheel.

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PARTS DIAGRAM and LIST:
Part
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Description Qty. Part # Description Qty.
1 Tow Bar 1 13 Cotter pin 2
2 Frame 1 14 Adjustable Plate 1
3 Hex Bolt, M10x25 23 15 Hex Bolt, M10x30 3
4 Hex Lock Nut, M10 23 16 Hex lock nut, M10 3
5Roller with spindle and bearings 1 17 Connect Plate 10
6 Bracket 2 18 Support Ring 4
7 Stub axle A 1 19 Swift Rod 1
8 Stub axle B 1 20 Hex Bolt, M12x30 6
9 Hex Bolt, M12x65 2 21 Hex Lock Nut, M12 6
10 Hex Lock Nut, M12 2 22 Washer M12 8
11 Pneumatic tire 2 23 Washer M10 26
12 Washers M25 2
For technical questions, please call 1-218-943-6296.
WARRANTY
One-year limited parts warranty.
TG
PO BOX 203
Miltona, MN 56354
Made in China
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