Assembly Instructions for F41 Harrow
The AMCO F41 series disk harrow is shipped from the factory with maximum preassembly in
the following bundles:
1. Main frame, rockshaft, cross tongue, and pull tongue.
2. Two gang and frame bundles with scrapers and scraper bars installed.
3. Two 15 x 6 - 6 bolt wheels.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE:
1.
Place all bundles where they will be convenient. Arrange loose parts so they may be readily seen when needed.
To insure good alignment of units and parts, insert all bolts leaving the nuts slightly loose. Tighten the nuts
evenly to prevent misalignment, distortion, or binding. Be sure all bolts are tight, all cotter pins properly spread,
and all pins properly inserted.
2.
Select a clean level area for assembly. Place the main frame on sturdy stands.
3.
The cross tongue should be located in the set of holes on the main frame that will best match the pull tongue to
the tractor drawbar height.
CAUTION -- Use sturdy stands to prevent frame from falling.
4.
Attach stabilizer to the hitch control bracket and hitch on cross tongue.
5.
Attach hose holder to hitch tongue.
6.
Attach tongue jack to hitch tongue.
7.
Mount tires and tubes on 15 x 6 wheels. Inflate tires. 9.5L x 15 tires are recommended. Bolt the wheels to the
hubs. Tighten hub bolts evenly to assure wheel alignment. The left wheel mounts inside the main frame. The
right wheel mounts to the right of the main frame.
8.
Install a 4 x 8 hydraulic cylinder with stroke control (optional) to the harrow. Connect hydraulic hoses from the
cylinder to the tractor.
Attach the pull tongue to the tractor drawbar.
9.
Raise the harrow up on the wheels by activating the hydraulic cylinder.
CAUTION When working on disk harrows care should be exercised in handling or tightening
bolts near disk. blades to avoid injury. All hydraulically or mechanically elevated components
must be blocked or lowered to prevent accidents when servicing the harrow.
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