Unverferth Perfecta 10 User manual

Seedbed Tillage

Folding Perfecta® 30’ - 40’

Models 10 / 12 / 14

Serial Number A63510100 & Higher

Part No. 76596

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Foreword

This symbol identiﬁes important safety messages. When you see it, read the message that

follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury.

Remember, safety instructions stated in this manual are for your protection. Read them

carefully and follow them closely when working around or using this machine.

Read and study this manual completely before attempting to operate this implement. Take this

manual to the ﬁeld for handy reference when operating, adjusting, or servicing your machine.

When referenced, “Right-Hand” (RH) and “Left-Hand” (LH) side of the machine are determined

by standing behind the machine and facing in the direction of travel.

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FIG. 1

SERIAL NUMBER DECAL

LOCATION

Product Information

The information, specifications, and illustrations in the manual are on the basis of information

available at the time it was written. Due to continuing improvements in the design and manu-

facture of Unverferth products, all specifications and information contained herein are subject to

change without notice.

When ordering parts or when requesting further information or assistance, always give the

following information:

• Model

• SerialNumber

All products manufactured by Unverferth Mfg. Co., Inc.  are warranted to be free from

material and workmanship defects for one full year from time of consumer delivery. Your

local dealer will gladly assist you with any warranty questions.

Please ﬁll out and retain this portion for your records. The serial number plate is located

on the left-hand side of the center mast of the machine (Fig. 1).

PurchaseDate__________________ Model_____________Serial Number____________________________

Dealer ______________________________________ City __________________________________________

Dealer Contact ______________________________________ Phone ________________________________

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Foreword ........................................................................................................................................2

Product Information........................................................................................................................3

SECTION I

Safety

General Hazard Information ....................................................................................................... 1-2

Safety Decals ............................................................................................................................. 1-3

Following Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................... 1-4

Before Servicing......................................................................................................................... 1-4

Before Operating ........................................................................................................................ 1-5

During Operation ........................................................................................................................ 1-5

Before Transporting .................................................................................................................... 1-5

During Transport......................................................................................................................... 1-6

Pressurized Oil ........................................................................................................................... 1-6

Preparing for Emergencies......................................................................................................... 1-7

Wearing Protective Equipment ................................................................................................... 1-7

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SECTION II

Set Up

Set Up Checklist........................................................................................................................ 2-2

General Set Up Information ....................................................................................................... 2-3

Folding Perfecta — Shipping Bundles ...................................................................................... 2-4

Basic Set Up.............................................................................................................................. 2-8

Assemble Braces and Struts on Main Frame........................................................................... 2-9

SMV Emblem............................................................................................................................ 2-10

Transport Marking & Light Kits............................................................................................... 2-11

Lights................................................................................................................................. 2-11

Checking Function ............................................................................................................. 2-14

Maintenance....................................................................................................................... 2-14

Wing Assembly......................................................................................................................... 2-15

Hydraulic Assembly .................................................................................................................. 2-16

Hose Routing Diagram ...................................................................................................... 2-18

Purging Hydraulic System ................................................................................................. 2-20

Hydraulic System Checks.................................................................................................. 2-21

Hydraulic Storage .............................................................................................................. 2-21

Cylinder Stop Bracket.............................................................................................................. 2-22

Mounting Arm Assembly - Single Basket ............................................................................... 2-23

Mounting Arm Assembly - Double Basket .............................................................................. 2-24

Wing Stand Assembly .............................................................................................................. 2-25

Leveler Bar Assembly .............................................................................................................. 2-27

Spike Tooth Leveler Bar.................................................................................................... 2-27

Diagonal Tooth Leveler Bar............................................................................................... 2-28

Rolling Harrow Assembly - Single Basket .............................................................................. 2-29

Rolling Harrow Assembly - Double Basket ............................................................................. 2-30

Drum Scraper Assembly .......................................................................................................... 2-31

Drum Roller Assembly ............................................................................................................. 2-32

Stabilizer Wheels...................................................................................................................... 2-33

Overhead Layouts..................................................................................................................... 2-34

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SECTION III

Operation

General Operation Information ................................................................................................... 3-2

Preparing Tractor........................................................................................................................ 3-2

Front-End Weights ............................................................................................................... 3-2

Sway Blocks ........................................................................................................................ 3-2

Wheel Spacing..................................................................................................................... 3-2

Tractor Quick Hitch ............................................................................................................. 3-3

Tractor 3-Point Top Link Arm ............................................................................................. 3-3

Drawbar Position ................................................................................................................. 3-3

Lift Links And Center Links................................................................................................ 3-3

Lift Link Lateral Float ......................................................................................................... 3-3

Load And Depth Control...................................................................................................... 3-3

Preparing Field Cultivator........................................................................................................... 3-4

Mast And Hitch ................................................................................................................... 3-4

Hydraulics ............................................................................................................................ 3-4

Tire Pressure ....................................................................................................................... 3-4

Pins...................................................................................................................................... 3-4

Lubrication ........................................................................................................................... 3-5

Attaching Field Cultivator To Tractor ......................................................................................... 3-5

Tractor Without Quick Hitch ................................................................................................ 3-5

Tractor With Quick Hitch..................................................................................................... 3-5

Hydraulic Hook-Up............................................................................................................... 3-5

Wing Adjustment For Units Begining with SN A65030100....................................................... 3-6

Wing Adjustment For Units Prior to SN A65030100 ................................................................ 3-7

Leveling Cultivator Frame .......................................................................................................... 3-8

Side-To-Side Leveling .......................................................................................................... 3-8

Transporting................................................................................................................................ 3-9

Unhitching ................................................................................................................................ 3-10

Field Adjustments..................................................................................................................... 3-10

Rolling Harrow Basket....................................................................................................... 3-10

Working Depth ............................................................................................................ 3-13

Leveler Bar........................................................................................................................ 3-13

Tool-Free Style - Spring Tension Adjustment............................................................. 3-13

Spike Bar Adjustment ................................................................................................. 3-14

Diagonal Bar Adjustment ............................................................................................ 3-14

Double Basket Weld-In Reinforcement Disc Part #74964 (Optional) ...................................... 3-15

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SECTION IV

Maintenance

Storage....................................................................................................................................... 4-2

Lubrication.................................................................................................................................. 4-2

Wheel Bearings.................................................................................................................... 4-2

Wing Assembly .................................................................................................................... 4-2

Hub Assembly ............................................................................................................................ 4-2

Replacing Rolling Harrow Single Basket Bearings .................................................................... 4-3

Replacing Rolling Harrow Double Basket Bearings................................................................... 4-4

Hydraulic System ....................................................................................................................... 4-6

Hydraulic Diagram ............................................................................................................... 4-6

Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 4-7

Complete Torque Chart .............................................................................................................. 4-8

Hydraulic Fittings ....................................................................................................................... 4-8

Wheels and Tires....................................................................................................................... 4-9

Wheel Nut Torque................................................................................................................ 4-9

Tire Pressure ....................................................................................................................... 4-9

Tire Warranty ..................................................................................................................... 4-10

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SECTION V

Parts

Main Frame................................................................................................................................ 5-2

Truss & Wing Stand Components for 30’-34’ .......................................................................... 5-4

Truss & Wing Stand Components for 36’-40’ .......................................................................... 5-5

Wing Components - 30’-34’...................................................................................................... 5-6

Wing Components - 36’-40’...................................................................................................... 5-8

Hydraulics 30’-40’ Perfecta Beginning With Serial Number A65030100................................ 5-10

Hydraulics 30’-40’ Perfecta Prior To Serial Number A65030100 ........................................... 5-12

Drum Roller Components......................................................................................................... 5-14

Single Rolling Harrow Basket Components ............................................................................. 5-16

Double Rolling Harrow Basket Components ............................................................................ 5-18

Leveler Bar Components.......................................................................................................... 5-20

Leveler Bar Assemblies............................................................................................................ 5-22

S-Tines, Sweeps & Shovels - Model 10 ................................................................................ 5-24

S-Tines, Sweeps & Shovels - Model 12 ................................................................................ 5-25

S-Tines, Sweeps & Shovels - Model 14 ................................................................................ 5-26

Stabilizer Wheels...................................................................................................................... 5-28

Light Kit #76557B ................................................................................................................... 5-30

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