Monosem MS Series Manual

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Additional Proposition 65 Warnings can be found in this manual.
OPERATOR’S GUIDE
MS SERIES PLANTERS
MOUNTED FRAMES
OMM900007 ISSUE A1 2023 (ENGLISH)
MS SERIES PLANTERS
MOUNTED FRAMES
(Serial No. 23A##### - )
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defects, and other reproductive harm.
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defects or other reproductive harm.
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Introduction
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Foreword
READTHISMANUALcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andserviceyourmachinecorrectly.Failuretodosocould
resultinpersonalinjuryorequipmentdamage.
THISMANUALSHOULDBECONSIDEREDapermanent
partofyourmachineandshouldremainwiththemachine
whenyousellit.
USEonlycorrectreplacementpartsandfasteners.Metric
andinchfastenersmayrequireaspecicmetricorinch
wrench.
RIGHT-HANDANDLEFT-HANDsidesaredetermined
byfacinginthedirectiontheimplementwilltravelwhen
goingforward.
WRITEPRODUCTIDENTIFICATIONINFORMATION
inthesectionbelow.Accuratelyrecordallthenumbers
tohelpintracingthemachineshoulditbestolen.Your
dealeralsoneedsthesenumberswhenyouorderparts.
WARRANTYisprovidedaspartofMonosem'ssupport
programforcustomerswhooperateandmaintaintheir
equipmentasdescribedinthismanual.Thewarrantyis
printedinsidethebackcoverofthismanual.
ThiswarrantyprovidesyoutheassurancethatMonosem
willbackitsproductswheredefectsappearwithinthe
warrantyperiod.Shouldtheequipmentbeabused,or
modiedtochangeitsperformancebeyondtheoriginal
factoryspecications,thewarrantywillbecomevoidand
eldimprovementsmaybedenied.
Ifyouarenottheoriginalownerofthismachine,itisinyour
interesttocontactyourlocalMonosemdealertoinform
themofthisunit'sserialnumber.ThiswillhelpMonosem
notifyyouofanyissuesorproductimprovements.
Informationinthismanualisdividedintosections.The
sectionnamesareidentiedinthetableofcontentsandat
thetopofeachpage.Eachsectionhasauniquenumber
andpagecount.Specicinformationwithineachsection
isorganizedintotopicsidentiedwithboldheadings.
Thetopicheadingsarelistedinthetableofcontentswith
thesectionnumberandpagenumberwherethetopic
begins.T opicsandinformationrelatedtoeachtopicare
alsoreferencedintheindexalongwiththesectionand
pagenumber.
Thetopiccontentowsdowntheleft-handside,thenover
anddowntheright-handside,andrepeatsonthenext
page.Imagesprecedetherelatedtextintheow.
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Introduction
HS35416,0000AF5-19-28FEB19-2/2
HS35416,0000AC4-19-12FEB19-1/1
HS35416,0000AF6-19-28FEB19-1/1
Theowcandividebothbeforeandaftertheimagesand
tablesthatspanthewidthofapage.
Reviewthismanualoftentolearnwheretolookfor
information.
Thanksagainforpurchasingthismachine.
A100768—UN—07JUN18
MachinePhoto
AMessagetoOurCustomers
Weappreciatethecondenceplacedinusbythe
purchaseofthismachine.Toensurethatthemachine
performsatthehighestlevel,countlesshourswerespent
designingandtesting,beforethismachinewasbuilt.
Toachievethemaximumperformance,itisimperative
thatthismachineisoperatedinaccordancewiththe
proceduresoutlinedinthismanual.
Thismanualhasbeenpreparedforuseinoperation,
adjustment,andmaintenanceoftheplanter.Readthis
manualcarefullypriortooperatingtheplanter.
Theinformationusedincompilingthismanualiscurrent,
howeverasproductionchangesdooccuronacontinual
basis,MonosemInc.reservestherighttochange
specicationsordesignswithoutnoticeandwithout
obligationtoinstallthesameonpreviouslymanufactured
machines.

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PlanterFrame:
Single5"x5"rigidtoolbar
Advanced5"x5"rigidtoolbar
Stacking5"x5"or7"x7"toolbar
DriveSystem:
Adjustabledrivewheelsstandard
Optionalhydraulicdrive
Transmission:
Standardgearbox
Optionalendmountedsingleplatetransmission
Optionalnarrowin-linetransmission
Hitch:
3-pointhitch
Optionalspecialvegetablehitch
Optionaldoubletoolbarhitch
Turbofan:
450rpmwithhydraulicdrivemotorstandard
450or540rpmturbofanwithPTOdriveavailableon
request
SecondaryAirSystem:
Fordischoleclean-outstandard
Optional5-Galloncapacityseedclean-out
Timing:
Optional-Availablefor36-holeseeddiscsandless
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MSPLANTERSPECIFICATIONS
PlantingUnit:
VersionA-SinglerowunitRowspacingfrom8"(20cm)
MSMonosemplanterunitversionA(1)Meteringbox
w/agitatorClodremoverRubberfrontpresswheel12"x4
1/2"NarrowshoeNarrowintermediatepresswheel
IntermediatehillersStainlesssteelatrearpresswheel
w/scraper(81/4x41/2")
VersionB-SinglerowunitRowspacingfrom51/2"(14cm)
MSMonosemplanterunitversionB(1)Meteringbox
w/agitatorClodremoverRubberfrontpresswheel(11x2
3/4")Concavecastironrearpresswheelwithrubbertire
VersionC-TwinlineplanterRowspacing,from8"(20cm)
2"-4"spacingbetweenlines,MSMonosemplanterunit
versionC(1)Meteringboxw/agitatorClodremover
Rubberfrontpresswheel(12x41/2")TwinrowshoeTwin
intermediatestainless-steelpresswheelswithscraper
IntermediatehillersWiremeshrearpresswheel
VersionD-DoublerowunitRowspacing51/2”-7”3"-4
1/2"spacingbetweenlinesMSMonosemplanterunit
versionD(2)Meteringboxes/(2)agitatorsClodremover
Rubberfrontpresswheel(61/2”x10”)Rearpresswheel
(2)Narrowshoes(2)Intermediatehillers
VersionG-SinglerowunitRowspacingfrom8"(20cm)
MSMonosemPlanterunitversionG(1)Meteringbox
w/agitatorStainlesssteelatrearpresswheelw/scraper
(81/4x41/2")StandardornarrowshoeScrewtypedepth
adjust
VersionM-BedStylePlanter40”,60”,72”,80”Bedframe
w/rollersDoublehexshaft4Pointbedheightadjustment
(Variable)Meteringboxw/agitator/shoeDoublebedroller
&scraperassemblyIntermediatehillers

Contents
Page
Safety
RecognizeSafetyInformation............................05-1
UnderstandSignalWords...................................05-1
ParkMachineSafely...........................................05-1
LiveWithSafety..................................................05-2
PreventMachineRunaway.................................05-2
HandlingBatteriesSafely...................................05-3
PreventBatteryExplosions................................05-3
OperatetheMachineSafely...............................05-4
UseStepsandHandholdsCorrectly..................05-4
KeepRidersOffMachine...................................05-4
PrepareforEmergencies....................................05-5
WearProtectiveClothing....................................05-5
HandleAgriculturalChemicalsSafely................05-6
UseSafetyLightsandDevices...........................05-6
FollowTireRecommendations...........................05-7
TransportSafely.................................................05-8
TowLoadsSafely...............................................05-9
ObserveMaximumTransportSpeed..................05-9
PracticeSafeMaintenance...............................05-10
ServiceMachineSafely....................................05-10
RemovePaintBeforeWeldingorHeating........05-11
AvoidHeatingNearPressurizedFluidLines....05-11
AuxiliaryHydraulicAttachmentOperation........05-12
StoreAttachmentsSafely.................................05-12
ReplaceSafetySigns.......................................05-12
FOLLOWINGOPERATION..............................05-13
UNHOOKINGTHEPLANTER..........................05-13
STORINGTHEPLANTER...............................05-13
PERFORMINGMAINTENANCE......................05-14
DRIVELINESAFETY.......................................05-14
PREPARINGTHEPLANTER
PREPARINGTHEPLANTER.............................10-1
TRANSPORTINGTHEPLANTER.....................10-2
OPERATINGSPEED.........................................10-2
FIELDTEST.......................................................10-3
CHECKINGSEEDPOPULATION......................10-3
FRAMEMOUNTEDFRAMES
UseYourTractorOperator'sManual..................20-1
AddWeighttoTractorFrontEnd........................20-1
PlanterEffectiveWeight.....................................20-2
SettheTractorWheelSpacing...........................20-2
RecommendedTractorSettings.........................20-2
CaseDrainandHydraulicMotorRequirements..20-3
AttachthePlantertotheTractor.........................20-3
Page
Hydraulic Connections Recommendations.........20-4
Check The Hydraulic System .............................20-5
Attach the Warning Light Harness......................20-5
Warning Lights and Slow Moving
Vehicle Emblem .............................................20-6
Leveling The Planter...........................................20-6
Detach from Tractor ...........................................20-7
General Startup Points .......................................20-7
Hydraulic Motor Operation..................................20-7
Support The Machine Before Service.................20-8
Store the Machine ..............................................20-8
Remove from Storage ........................................20-9
MS Planter Frame ............................................20-10
MS Hitch Configurations...................................20-13
Hex Shaft, Couplers, Bushing Stops................20-17
Adjustable Wheel Blocks..................................20-18
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox..............................................................30-1
Standard Sowing distances chart.......................30-3
End-Mounted Transmission................................30-5
Extended Center Transmission ..........................30-7
VACUUM
StandardTurbofan..............................................40-1
HighOutputTurbofan.........................................40-1
ExtraHighOutputTurbofan................................40-1
BeforePlantingChecklist...................................40-1
VacuumGaugeSettings.....................................40-5
SecondaryAirSystem........................................40-6
VacuumSeedEmptyingSystem........................40-7
ROWUNIT
RowUnitVersions..............................................50-1
RowUnitVersionA.............................................50-1
RowUnitVersionB.............................................50-2
RowUnitVersionC............................................50-3
RowUnitVersionD............................................50-3
RowUnitVersionG............................................50-5
RowUnitVersionM............................................50-6
MainAdjustmentsVersionsA,B,C,D...............50-8
Continuedonnextpage
OriginalInstructions.Allinformation,illustrationsandspecicationsinthis
manualarebasedonthelatestinformationavailableatthetimeofpublication.
Therightisreservedtomakechangesatanytimewithoutnotice.
COPYRIGHT©2020
DEERE&COMPANY
Moline,Illinois
Allrightsreserved.
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Contents
Page
Options – Row Unit Attachments........................50-9
Seed Metering System .....................................50-14
Meter Box Adjustments ....................................50-15
Seed Disc .........................................................50-16
MS Seed Disc Chart.........................................50-18
OPTIONS
MS Version A Sync Chart and
Setting Instructions For Timing
Non-Staggered Units......................................60-1
MS Version D Sync Chart and
Setting Instructions For Timing
Non-Staggered Units......................................60-3
MS Version M Sync Chart and
Setting Instructions For Timing
Non-Staggered Units......................................60-5
MS Version M Sync Chart and Setting
Instructions For Timing Staggered Units ........60-7
Microsem Microgranular Insecticide System ......60-9
How To Test for Insecticide Rates ....................60-10
Possible Sprocket Combinations...................... 60-11
Dry Fertilizer .....................................................60-12
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Safety
DX,ALERT-19-03OCT22-1/1
DX,SIGNAL-19-05OCT16-1/1
DX,PARK-19-04JUN90-1/1
RecognizeSafetyInformation
Thisisasafety-alertsymbol.Whenyouseethissymbol
onyourmachineorinthismanual,bealerttothepotential
forpersonalinjury.
Followrecommendedprecautionsandsafeoperating
practices.
T81389—UN—28JUN13
UnderstandSignalWords
DANGER;ThesignalwordDANGERindicatesa
hazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
WARNING;ThesignalwordWARNINGindicatesa
hazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
CAUTION;ThesignalwordCAUTIONindicatesa
hazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin
minorormoderateinjury.CAUTIONmayalsobeused
toalertagainstunsafepracticesassociatedwithevents
whichcouldleadtopersonalinjury.
Asignalword—DANGER,WARNING,orCAUTION—is
usedwiththesafety-alertsymbol.DANGERidenties
themostserioushazards.DANGERorWARNING
safetysignsarelocatednearspecichazards.General
TS187—19—30SEP88
precautionsarelistedonCAUTIONsafetysigns.
CAUTIONalsocallsattentiontosafetymessagesinthis
manual.
ParkMachineSafely
Beforeworkingonthemachine:
•Lowerallequipmenttotheground.
•Stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disconnectthebatterygroundstrap.
•Hanga"DONOTOPERATE"taginoperatorstation.
TS230—UN—24MAY89
05-1
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DX,LIVE-19-25SEP92-1/1
DX,BYPAS1-19-29SEP98-1/1
LiveWithSafety
Beforereturningmachinetocustomer,makesure
machineisfunctioningproperly,especiallythesafety
systems.Installallguardsandshields.
TS231—19—07OCT88
PreventMachineRunaway
Avoidpossibleinjuryordeathfrommachineryrunaway.
Donotstartenginebyshortingacrossstarterterminals.
Machinewillstartingearifnormalcircuitryisbypassed.
NEVERstartenginewhilestandingonground.Start
engineonlyfromoperator’sseat,withtransmissionin
neutralorpark.
TS177—UN—11JAN89
05-2
062623

Safety
DX,WW,BATTERIES-19-02DEC10-1/1
DX,SPARKS-19-03MAR93-1/1
HandlingBatteriesSafely
Batterygascanexplode.Keepsparksandamesaway
frombatteries.Useaashlighttocheckbatteryelectrolyte
level.
Nevercheckbatterychargebyplacingametalobject
acrosstheposts.Useavoltmeterorhydrometer.
Alwaysremovegrounded(-)batteryclamprstand
replacegroundedclamplast.
Sulfuricacidinbatteryelectrolyteispoisonousandstrong
enoughtoburnskin,eatholesinclothing,andcause
blindnessifsplashedintoeyes.
Avoidhazardsby:
•Fillingbatteriesinawell-ventilatedarea
•Wearingeyeprotectionandrubbergloves
•Avoidinguseofairpressuretocleanbatteries
•Avoidingbreathingfumeswhenelectrolyteisadded
•Avoidingspillingordrippingelectrolyte
•Usingcorrectbatteryboosterorchargerprocedure.
Ifacidisspilledonskinorineyes:
1.Flushskinwithwater.
2.Applybakingsodaorlimetohelpneutralizetheacid.
3.Flusheyeswithwaterfor15—30minutes.Get
medicalattentionimmediately.
Ifacidisswallowed:
1.Donotinducevomiting.
2.Drinklargeamountsofwaterormilk,butdonot
exceed2L(2qt.).
3.Getmedicalattentionimmediately.
WARNING:Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,chemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancerand
reproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.
TS204—UN—15APR13TS203—UN—23AUG88
PreventBatteryExplosions
Keepsparks,lightedmatches,andopenameawayfrom
thetopofbattery.Batterygascanexplode.
Nevercheckbatterychargebyplacingametalobject
acrosstheposts.Useavolt-meterorhydrometer.
Donotchargeafrozenbattery;itmayexplode.Warm
batteryto16°C(60°F).
TS204—UN—15APR13
05-3
062623

Safety
AG,OUO6074,1162-19-04AUG00-1/1
DX,WW,MOUNT-19-12OCT11-1/1
DX,RIDER-19-03MAR93-1/1
OperatetheMachineSafely
Becarefulwhenoperatingmachinetoavoidinjury.
Ifthemachinemustbeinaraisedpositionwhileworking
onornearit,becertainservicelocksareinstalledor
machineisadequatelysupported.Anytimehydraulicwork
mustbedone,lowerthemachine.
Seriousinjuryordeathcanresultfromcontactwithelectric
lines.Usecarewhenmovingoroperatingthismachine
nearelectriclinestoavoidcontact.
Standclearofmachinewhenhydrauliccomponentsare
beingused.Mechanicalorhydraulicfailurecanallow
machinecomponentstomoverapidly.
Besurecylinderandattachinghosesarefullycharged
withoilbeforeoperatingsystem.
Becarefulwhenoperatingsystemonhillsides;tractorcan
tipsidewaysifitstrikesahole,ditchorotherirregularity.
Permitonlyoneperson,theoperator,ontractorplatform
whiletractorandmachineareinoperation.
A34331—UN—13OCT88
UseStepsandHandholdsCorrectly
Preventfallsbyfacingthemachinewhengettingonand
off.Maintain3-pointcontactwithsteps,handholds,and
handrails.
Useextracarewhenmud,snow,ormoisturepresent
slipperyconditions.Keepstepscleanandfreeofgrease
oroil.Neverjumpwhenexitingmachine.Nevermountor
dismountamovingmachine.
T133468—UN—15APR13
KeepRidersOffMachine
Onlyallowtheoperatoronthemachine.Keepridersoff.
Ridersonmachinearesubjecttoinjurysuchasbeing
struckbyforeignobjectsandbeingthrownoffofthe
machine.Ridersalsoobstructtheoperator’sviewresulting
inthemachinebeingoperatedinanunsafemanner.
TS290—UN—23AUG88
05-4
062623

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DX,FIRE2-19-03MAR93-1/1
DX,WEAR-19-10SEP90-1/1
PrepareforEmergencies
Bepreparedifarestarts.
Keeparstaidkitandreextinguisherhandy.
Keepemergencynumbersfordoctors,ambulanceservice,
hospital,andredepartmentnearyourtelephone.
TS291—UN—15APR13
WearProtectiveClothing
Wearclosettingclothingandsafetyequipment
appropriatetothejob.
Prolongedexposuretoloudnoisecancauseimpairment
orlossofhearing.
Wearasuitablehearingprotectivedevicesuchas
earmuffsorearplugstoprotectagainstobjectionableor
uncomfortableloudnoises.
Operatingequipmentsafelyrequiresthefullattentionof
theoperator.Donotwearradioormusicheadphones
whileoperatingmachine.
TS206—UN—15APR13
05-5
062623

Safety
DX,WW,CHEM01-19-24AUG10-1/1
HS35416,0000A7B-19-01JAN19-1/1
HandleAgriculturalChemicalsSafely
Chemicalsusedinagriculturalapplicationssuch
asfungicides,herbicides,insecticides,pesticides,
rodenticides,andfertilizerscanbeharmfultoyourhealth
ortheenvironmentifnotusedcarefully.
Alwaysfollowalllabeldirectionsforeffective,safe,and
legaluseofagriculturalchemicals.
Reduceriskofexposureandinjury:
•Wearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipmentas
recommendedbythemanufacturer.Intheabsence
ofmanufacturer'sinstructions,followthesegeneral
guidelines:
-Chemicalslabeled'Danger':Mosttoxic.Generally
requireuseofgoggles,respirator,gloves,andskin
protection.
-Chemicalslabeled'Warning':Lesstoxic.Generally
requireuseofgoggles,gloves,andskinprotections.
-Chemicalslabeled'Caution':Leasttoxic.Generally
requireuseofglovesandskinprotection.
•Avoidinhalingvapor,aerosolordust.
•Alwayshavesoap,water,andtowelavailablewhen
workingwithchemicals.Ifchemicalcontactsskin,
hands,orface,washimmediatelywithsoapandwater.
Ifchemicalgetsintoeyes,ushimmediatelywithwater.
•Washhandsandfaceafterusingchemicalsandbefore
eating,drinking,smoking,orurination.
•Donotsmokeoreatwhileapplyingchemicals.
•Afterhandlingchemicals,alwaysbatheorshowerand
changeclothes.Washclothingbeforewearingagain.
•Seekmedicalattentionimmediatelyifillnessoccurs
duringorshortlyafteruseofchemicals.
•Keepchemicalsinoriginalcontainers.Donottransfer
chemicalstounmarkedcontainersortocontainersused
forfoodordrink.
TS220—UN—15APR13A34471—UN—11OCT88
•Storechemicalsinasecure,lockedareaawayfrom
humanorlivestockfood.Keepchildrenaway.
•Alwaysdisposeofcontainersproperly.Triplerinse
emptycontainersandpunctureorcrushcontainersand
disposeofproperly.
UseSafetyLightsandDevices
Preventcollisionsbetweenotherroadusers,slowmoving
tractorswithattachmentsortowedequipment,and
self-propelledmachinesonpublicroads.Frequently
checkfortrafcfromtherear,especiallyinturns,anduse
turnsignallights.
Useheadlights,ashingwarninglights,andturnsignals
dayandnight.Followlocalregulationsforequipment
lightingandmarking.Keeplightingandmarkingvisible,
clean,andingoodworkingorder.Replaceorrepair
lightingandmarkingthathasbeendamagedorlost.
TS951—UN—12APR90
05-6
062623

Safety
DX,TIRE,INFO-19-19MAY14-1/1
FollowTireRecommendations
Keepyourmachineinproperworkingorder.
Useonlyprescribedtiresizeswithcorrectratingsand
inatetothepressurespeciedinthismanual.
Useofotherthanprescribedtiresmaydecreasestability,
affectsteering,resultinprematuretirefailure,orcause
otherdurabilityorsafetyissues.
H111235—UN—13MAY14
05-7
062623

Safety
HS35416,0000A74-19-01JAN19-1/1
TransportSafely
Avoidseriousinjuryordeathresultingfromlossofcontrol
orrearendcollisionwhiletransportingtheplanterandany
loadtowedbehindtheplanter.
Alwaysraisetheparkingstandbeforetransport.
Tractorbrakesmustbelatchedtogether.
Attachaproperlysizedsafetychainateachdrawbar
connection.
Shiftthetractorintoalowergearwhentransportingdown
steepslopesorhills.
Alwaystravelatareasonableandsafespeed(SeeTow
LoadsSafely).
Nevertransporttheplanterwhenmorethanhalffullof
product.
Alwaysusetheashingwarninglights,bothdayand
night,whentransportingonapublicroadway.
Keepallthereectivematerialcleanandvisible.
Preventcollisionsbetweenmotoristsandslowmoving
equipmentonpublicroads.Frequentlycheckfortrafc
fromtherear,especiallyduringturns.Usetheturnsignals.
Keepeveryoneclearoftheplanter.
Forstabilityandoperatorsafety,thetractormustbe
properlyballasted.
Knowthetransportheightandwidthoftheplanter.
Avoidseriousinjuryordeath,keepthemarkerarmsaway
fromoverheadpowerlines.Proceedcautiouslyunder
overheadpowerlinesandaroundutilitypoles.Knowthe
transportheightoftheplanter.
Theconstructionofthisplantermaynotmeetalllocalor
nationalrequirementsfortransportonapublicroadway.
Inregionsorcountriesthathavenationalcertication
requirementsforroadwaytransport,itmaybepossible
forthisplantertobeapprovedforsuchroadway
transport.Thecustomerisresponsibleforunderstanding
andcomplyingwithalllocal,regional,andnational
requirementsregardingroadwaytransport.
A34331—UN—13OCT88A53085—UN—23OCT03
05-8
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Safety
DX,TOW-19-02OCT95-1/1
DX,TOW2-19-11APR07-1/1
TowLoadsSafely
Stoppingdistanceincreaseswithspeedandweightof
towedloads,andonslopes.T owedloadswithorwithout
brakesthataretooheavyforthetractororaretowedtoo
fastcancauselossofcontrol.Considerthetotalweightof
theequipmentanditsload.
Observetheserecommendedmaximumroadspeeds,or
localspeedlimitswhichmaybelower:
•Iftowedequipmentdoesnothavebrakes,donottravel
morethan32km/h(20mph)anddonottowloadsmore
than1.5timesthetractorweight.
•Iftowedequipmenthasbrakes,donottravelmorethan
40km/h(25mph)anddonottowloadsmorethan4.5
timesthetractorweight.
Ensuretheloaddoesnotexceedtherecommended
weightratio.Addballasttorecommendedmaximumfor
tractor,lightentheload,orgetaheaviertowingunit.The
TS216—UN—23AUG88
tractormustbeheavyandpowerfulenoughwithadequate
brakingpowerforthetowedload.Useadditionalcaution
whentowingloadsunderadversesurfaceconditions,
whenturning,andoninclines.
ObserveMaximumTransportSpeed
Themaximumtransportspeedforthisimplementis
32km/h(20mph).
Sometractorsarecapableofoperatingatspeedsthat
exceedthemaximumtransportspeedofthisimplement.
Regardlessofthemaximumspeedcapabilityofthetractor
beingusedtotowthisimplement,donotexceedthe
implement'smaximumtransportspeed.
Exceedingtheimplement'smaximumtransportspeedcan
resultin:
•Lossofcontrolofthetractor/implementcombination
•Reducedornoabilitytostopduringbraking
•Implementtirefailure
•Damagetotheimplementstructureoritscomponents
Useadditionalcautionandreducespeedwhentowing
underadversesurfaceconditions,whenturning,and
whenoninclines.
Donotattempttransportifthefullyloadedimplement
weighsmorethan1.5t(3300lb)andmorethan1.5times
theweightofthetractor.
Nevertowthisimplementwithamotorvehicle.Tow
onlywithaproperlyballastedtractor.
(32km/h)
20 MPH
Maximum
Transport
Speed
A46805—19—16JUL10
05-9
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DX,SERV-19-28FEB17-1/1
OM63945A,05F-19-28MAY19-1/1
PracticeSafeMaintenance
Understandserviceprocedurebeforedoingwork.Keep
areacleananddry.
Neverlubricate,service,oradjustmachinewhileitis
moving.Keephands,feet,andclothingawayfrom
power-drivenparts.Disengageallpowerandoperate
controlstorelievepressure.Lowerequipmenttothe
ground.Stoptheengine.Removethekey.Allowmachine
tocool.
Securelysupportanymachineelementsthatmustbe
raisedforservicework.
Keepallpartsingoodconditionandproperlyinstalled.
Fixdamageimmediately.Replacewornorbrokenparts.
Removeanybuildupofgrease,oil,ordebris.
Onself-propelledequipment,disconnectbatteryground
cable(-)beforemakingadjustmentsonelectricalsystems
orweldingonmachine.
Ontowedimplements,disconnectwiringharnessesfrom
tractorbeforeservicingelectricalsystemcomponentsor
weldingonmachine.
Fallingwhilecleaningorworkingatheightcancause
seriousinjury.Usealadderorplatformtoeasilyreach
eachlocation.Usesturdyandsecurefootholdsand
handholds.
TS218—UN—23AUG88
ServiceMachineSafely
Tohelppreventpersonalinjurycausedbyunexpected
movement,besuretoserviceplanteronlevelsurface.
Ifplanterisconnectedtotractor,engageparkingbrake
and/orplacetransmissionin“PARK”,shutoffengineand
removekey.
Ifplanterisdetachedfromtractor,blockwheelsanduse
safetystandstopreventmovement.
TS230—UN—24MAY89
05-10
062623

Safety
DX,PAINT-19-24JUL02-1/1
DX,TORCH-19-10DEC04-1/1
RemovePaintBeforeWeldingorHeating
Avoidpotentiallytoxicfumesanddust.
Hazardousfumescanbegeneratedwhenpaintisheated
bywelding,soldering,orusingatorch.
Removepaintbeforeheating:
•Removepaintaminimumof100mm(4in.)fromarea
tobeaffectedbyheating.Ifpaintcannotberemoved,
wearanapprovedrespiratorbeforeheatingorwelding.
•Ifyousandorgrindpaint,avoidbreathingthedust.
Wearanapprovedrespirator.
•Ifyouusesolventorpaintstripper,removestripperwith
soapandwaterbeforewelding.Removesolventor
paintstrippercontainersandotherammablematerial
fromarea.Allowfumestodisperseatleast15minutes
beforeweldingorheating.
Donotuseachlorinatedsolventinareaswherewelding
willtakeplace.
TS220—UN—15APR13
Doallworkinanareathatiswellventilatedtocarrytoxic
fumesanddustaway.
Disposeofpaintandsolventproperly.
AvoidHeatingNearPressurizedFluidLines
Flammablespraycanbegeneratedbyheatingnear
pressurizeduidlines,resultinginsevereburnstoyourself
andbystanders.Donotheatbywelding,soldering,
orusingatorchnearpressurizeduidlinesorother
ammablematerials.Pressurizedlinescanaccidentally
burstwhenheatgoesbeyondtheimmediateamearea.
TS953—UN—15MAY90
05-11
062623