Summers SW4350 User manual

Operator’s Manual
®
SUMMERS MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
WEB SITE: www.summersmfg.com
DEVILS LAKE, NORTH DAKOTA 58301 [phone]
IMPORTANT
THE OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE
FOR ADJUSTING THE MACHINE SINCE
MACHINE DOES NOT COME “FIELD
READY” FROM FACTORY.
CAUTION
READ & UNDERSTAND OPERATOR’S
MANUAL BEFORE USING MACHINE.
See www.summersmfg.com for latest version of all Summers Operator’s Manuals.
SW4350
(Superweeder)
8Z1101D © Summers Mfg. Co., Inc. 2019 Printed in USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWARD..................................................................................................................................... 3
Preface .......................................................................................................................................3
Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................................3
Contact Information ....................................................................................................................3
Owner Registration Information ..................................................................................................3
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................... 4
SAFETY............................................................................................................................................ 5
Safety Information.......................................................................................................................5
General Safety Practices ............................................................................................................5
Safety During Transportation ......................................................................................................5
Safety Decals.........................................................................................................................6-10
Safety Light Operation ..............................................................................................................10
General Maintenance Safety Practices .................................................................................... 11
OPERATION................................................................................................................................... 12
Connecting to Implement..........................................................................................................13
Lift Arm Adjustment...................................................................................................................14
Unhitching................................................................................................................................. 11
MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 13
Daily & Periodic Maintenance...................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................13
PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................................... 14
Hitch...................................................................................................................................14 - 15
Drawbars ...........................................................................................................................16 - 17
Hydralic Depth Adjust ........................................................................................................18 - 19
Weeder Arms .....................................................................................................................20 - 21
5 ft. Harrow Sections .........................................................................................................22 - 23
Hitch Hydraulics.................................................................................................................24 - 25
40’ - 70’ S-Tine Hydraulics .................................................................................................26 - 27
30’ S-Tine Hydraulics.........................................................................................................28 - 29
Light Kit..............................................................................................................................30 - 31
Depth Control Hydraulics..........................................................................................................32
Part Numbers with Descriptions ........................................................................................33 - 36

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FORWARD
Preface
This manual is intended for use with Superweeder for Summers® Manufacturing Company, Inc.
This book is composed of these basic sections: Safety, Operation & Maintenance, Troubleshooting
and Parts. The safety section provides complete instructions for the proper safe operation of a Sum-
mers Mfg. product. The Operation & Maintenance section provides information for the proper opera-
tion and maintenance. A complete parts breakdown is provided in the Parts section.
Parts are referenced in each drawing with the Summers Manufacturing part number. Use this part
number when ordering replacement parts from your Summers dealer. See the back section of the
manual for description of each part.
Reference to “Right” and “Left” in this book is determined when the machine is viewed from the rear.
Disclaimer
It is the policy of this company to improve its products whenever possible and practical to do so. We
reserve the right to make changes or improvements in the design or construction of parts at any time
without incurring the obligation to install such changes on products previously delivered.
Summers Manufacturing Company, Inc. strongly recommends that each operator READ and UN-
DERSTAND the Operator’s Manual before using the machine. In addition, the Operator’s Manual
should be REVIEWED at least Annually thereafter.
Contact Information
Summers Manufacturing Company, Inc.
103 Summers St. NW
Devils Lake, ND 58301
Toll Free: 1-800-732-4392
Local: 1-701-662-5391 (Devils Lake, ND)
1-605-226-3644 (Aberdeen, SD)
www.summersmfg.com
Owner Registration Information
Bring this information when ordering parts (Serial Number is located at front of hitch).
Name __________________________________ Size ____________________________
Address ________________________________ Serial Number ____________________
City ____________________________________ (located by the hitch)
State/Prov. ______________________________ Date Purchased __________________
Mail Code _______________________________ Dealer __________________________

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WARRANTY
Summers warrants only products of its manufacture against operational failure caused
by defective materials or workmanship which occur during normal use within 36 months
from the date by the end user from Summers’ dealer.
Summers’ obligation is to replace, free of charge, any part of the product that Summers
inspection shows to be defective excluding transportation charges to Maddock, ND or Devils
Lake, ND and return and also excluding all transportation costs from Summers’ dealer to
the dealer’s customer and all other costs, such as removal and installation expense.
Summers shall not be liable for loss of time, manufacturing costs, labor, material, loss
of prots, consequential damages, direct or indirect, because of defective products whether
due to rights arising under the contract of sale or independently thereof, and whether or not
such claim is based on contract, tort or warranty.
Written permission for any warranty claim return must be rst obtained from authorized
Summers’ personnel. All returns must be accompanied with a complete written explanation
of claimed defects and the circumstances of operational failure.
Written warranty for all component parts used in the manufacture of Summers products
is available upon request. Warranty of such component parts will be determined by said
component manufacturer upon their inspection of the claimed defective part.
This express warranty is the sole warranty of Summers. There are no warranties, which
extend beyond the warranty therein expressly set forth. The sales for products of Summers
under any other warranty or guarantee express or implied is not authorized. This warranty
voids all previous issues.
Summers® Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Devils Lake, ND 58301
01/16

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Safety
Safety Information
This safety alert symbol is used to denote possible danger and care should
be taken to prevent bodily injury. When you see this symbol it means
ATTENTION, BECOME ALERT! and/or YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
WARNING: Safe practices must be followed when working on or
operating this equipment. All personnel involved must:
• Read and understand the instructions and manuals for this machine.
• Be instructed in the safe use of tools and all lifting devices involved in the
assembly of this equipment.
• Clear the area of all personnel not involved in the assembly of this
machine.
General Safety Practices
1. READ and UNDERSTAND the Operator’s Manual before using any equipment. Review at least
annually thereafter.
2. VERIFY all safety devices and shields are in place before using any equipment.
3. KEEP hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
4. STOP engine, place all controls in neutral, set parking brake, remove ignition key and wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, maintaining or unplugging.
5. BE CAREFUL when working around high pressure hydraulic system.
6. DO NOT ALLOW RIDERS.
Safety During Transportation
1. ONLY TOW at a safe speed. Use caution when making corners and meeting tra󰀩c.
2. USE safety chain between tractor drawbar and implement hitch when transporting on public
roads.
3. ALWAYS use transport locks when transporting on public roads.
4. COMPLY with local lighting, marking and oversize regulations when transporting on highways.
5. FREQUENTLY check for tra󰀩c from rear, especially during turns.

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®Safety
WARNING
DANGER
NOTICE
CAUTION
Safety Decals
Indicates an immediate hazardous situation that will result in death or serious
injury. The color associated with Danger is RED.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in death or serious
injury. The color associated with Warning is ORANGE.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. The color associated
with Caution is YELLOW.
The Notice decals and statements in this manual are to inform the operator
of the correct uids or operational practices for this machine. Failure to follow
these notices will result in damage to the machine. The color associated with
Notice is GREEN.
How to install safety signs?
1. Be sure that the installation area is clean and
dry.
2. Be sure the temperature is above 50° F (10°
C).
3. Decide on the exact position before removing
the backing paper.
4. Remove the smallest portion of the split
backing paper.
5. Align the sign over the specied area and
carefully press the small portion with the
exposed sticky backing in place.
6. Slowly peel back the remaining paper and
carefully smooth the remaining portion of the
sign in place.
7. Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin
and smoothed out using the piece of sign
backing paper.
1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all
times.
2. Replace safety signs that are missing or
have become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign
should also display the current sign.
4. Safety signs are available from your dealer’s
parts department or the factory.

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Safety
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Safety Decal Locations
The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations below. Good
safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of WARNING
and the area or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
IMPORTANT: If Safety Signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced
without safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available
from your authorized dealer.
Safety Decals
DECALS
ITEM PN QTY DESCRIPTION
1 8Z0075 1 TRANSPORT LOCK DECAL
WARNING
REMOVE TRANSPORT LOCK(S) BEFORE LOWERING MACHINE.
IF LOCK(S) DO NOT REMOVE FREELY, INSURE THAT
CYLINDERS ARE COMPLETELY FILLED WITH HYDRAULIC
FLUID AND ARE SUPPORTING THE LOAD TO BE LOWERED.
8Z0075
2 8Z0087 2 “WARNING” PINCH POINT FRAME PINCH POINT HAZARD
KEEP AWAY
To prevent serious injury or death from crushing:
• Stay away from frame hinge area when folding
wings.
• Keep others away.
• Do not fold wings when bystanders are present.
DANGER
8Z0087
3 8Z0092 1 “WARNING” HITCH DECAL
FRAME PINCH POINT HAZARD
KEEP AWAY
To prevent serious injury or death from crushing:
• Stay away from frame hinge area when folding
wings.
• Keep others away.
• Do not fold wings when bystanders are present.
DANGER
8Z0087
3 8Z0093 1 “WARNING” AUTO-FOLD
DECAL
WARNING
AUTO-FOLD LOCK CYLINDER MUST BE FULLY RETRACTED DURING FIELD
OPERATION. HOLD HYDRAULIC LEVER FOR 5 SECONDS AFTER CYLINDER IS
FULLY RETRACTED TO INSURE THAT IT IS FULLY PRESSURIZED. IF THE
TRACTOR HYD. SYSTEM DOES NOT HOLD PRESSURE OR THERE IS A CHANCE
OF ACCIDENTALLY EXTENDING THE LOCK CYLINDER DURING FIELD
OPERATION, MANUAL VALVE MUST BE CLOSED AFTER LOCK IS ENGAGED. IF
AUTO-FOLD LOCK CYLINDER EXTENDS DURING FIELD OPERATION, DAMAGE
WILL OCCUR AND WARRANTY IS VOID. 8Z0093
4 8Z0100 1 MADE IN THE USA DECAL
PROUDLY MADE IN THE U.S.A.
EMPLOYEE
OWNED
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Safety
Safety Decal Locations (cont’d)
5 8Z0102 1 “IMPORTANT” REAR
JACK(S)
IMPORTANT
RAISE REAR JACK(S)
BEFORE MOVING
IMPLEMENT
8Z0102
6 8Z0204 2 5.5” SUMMERS DECAL
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7 8Z0232 1 “WARNING” AUTO-FOLD
DECAL
WARNING
STAND CLEAR OF SPRING LOADED
ARMS AND CABLES AT ALL TIMES.
8Z0232
8 8Z0276 1 GENERAL MACHINE
CAUTION DECAL
CAUTION
1. Read and understand Operator’s Manual before using machine.
2. For Sprayers:
a. Read and follow chemical manufacturers’ WARNINGS, instructions and procedures before
using.
b. Use recommended personal protective equipment to reduce or eliminate chemical contact.
c. Never run pump dry.
3. Verify all safety devices and shields are in place before using machine.
4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
5. Stop engine, place all controls in neutral, set parking brakes, remove ignition key and wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, maintaining or unplugging.
6. Be careful when working around high pressure hydraulic system.
7. Do not allow riders.
8. Check all wheel bolts DAILY for tightness.
9. Refer to Operator’s Manual for periodic and annual maintenance.
10. For Towed Implements, DO NOT EXCEED 20 MPH.
8Z0276
9 8Z0342 1 INSTALL CYL LOCKS
DECAL
WARNING
TO AVOID INJURY
INSTALL CYLINDER
LOCKS BEFORE
TRANSPORTING OR
SERVICING MACHINE. 8Z0342
10 8Z0344 1 WING DANGER DECAL
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
STAND CLEAR OF MACHINE
WHEN WINGS ARE BEING
RAISED AND LOWERED.
MECHANICAL OR HYDRAU-
LIC FAILURE CAN ALLOW
WINGS TO FALL RAPIDLY.
8Z0344
DANGER

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Safety Decal Locations (cont’d)
11 8Z0346 1 ELECTROCUTION-TILLAGE
EQUIP. DECAL
8Z0346
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
DO NOT CONTACT
ELECTRICAL LINES.
DANGER
12 8Z0800 14 REFLECTOR - YELLOW -
ADHESIVE BACKED
13 8Z0805 4
REFLECTOR - RED-
ORANGE
ADHESIVE BACKED
14 8Z0810 6
REFLECTOR - RED -
ADHESIVE BACKED
15 8Z2120 2 SW4350 DECAL
Safety Light Operation
Figure 1
The Summers Safety Light Kit is equipped with a 7 pin
connector which meets SAE J560 specication. To pro-
tect 7 pin connector, store in dust cap (8K8067) when not
attached to towing vehicle.