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Preparation and Setup

This section helps you prepare your tractor and Turbo

Max for use, and covers tasks that need to be done sea-

sonally, or when the tractor/Turbo Max conﬁguration

changes.

Before using the Turbo Max in the ﬁeld, you must hitch it

to a suitable tractor, inspect systems and level the Turbo

Max. Before using the Turbo Max for the ﬁrst time, and

periodically thereafter, certain adjustments and calibra-

tions are required.

Prior to Going to the Field Checklist

Complete this checklist before routine setup:

❑ Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-

tion” on page 1.

❑ Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts

are tight, and cotter pins are spread.

❑ Make sure your tractor horsepower matches the

implement you are pulling. This is important so the

implement can do the best possible job.

❑ Clean all hydraulic couplings and connect to tractor,

see “Hydraulic Hose Hookup” on page 15.

❑ If machine is folded, remove the transport pins from

wing stops and open wing lock valve. (DO NOT

remove pins if the wing is leaning against the pins or

putting pressure on the pins. Use the hydraulics to

pull the wings in completely before unpinning them.)

Once the pins are removed, slowly unfold the unit.

Make sure no one is under the wings during the

unfolding process.

❑ Check again for hydraulic leaks and watch that

hoses do not get pinched in hinges, wing stops, etc.

❑ After the machine is completely unfolded, raise and

lower the Turbo Max several times to purge air from

the hydraulic system. Again check for hydraulic leaks

and tighten or replace if necessary.

❑ Check safety chain hookup. Make sure all warning

lights are hooked up and functioning correctly.

❑ Check that all grease ﬁttings are in place and lubri-

cated. See “Lubrication” on page 31. The hubs will

come pre-greased and will not need greased at this

time.

❑ Check that all safety decals and reﬂectors are cor-

rectly located and legible. Replace if damaged. See

“Safety Decals” on page 5.

❑ Inﬂate tires to pressure recommended and tighten

wheel bolts as speciﬁed. See “Tire Inﬂation Chart”

on page 32.

❑ Put transport locks in place, and refold the machine

slowly. Put wing stop pins in place and close wing

lock valve. Always use the transport pins when mov-

ing from ﬁeld to ﬁeld. You are now ready to go to the

ﬁeld.

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