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Operating Instructions
Do not operate the harrow with loose pins, bolts, and nuts. Loose hardware can result in a serious
breakdown, causing bodily injury or death.
Transporting
When traveling on public roads, use accessory lights, SMV signs, clean reflectors, and other
adequate devices to warn operators in other vehicles of your presence. Always comply with all federal,
state, and local laws.
1. Reduce the tractor ground speed when turning, and leave enough clearance so the harrow
does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
2. Limit the transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only with a tractor of sufficient size and
horsepower.
3. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass
you safely.
4. Shift the tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough or hilly terrain.
Field Uses
 Firming Seedbeds
Most seedbeds are too loose and fluffy. Research shows that by firming the seedbed, the planting
depth can be better controlled, resulting in very large increases (up to 54%) in germination rates. A
firm seedbed also gives better seed/soil contact for proper germination.
 Leveling Soil
Leveling soil eliminates troublesome ridges left by some tillage tools and helps provide consistent
planting depth across the width of the drill, seeder, or planter.
 Spreads Residue
The Spike Tooth Harrow handles large amounts of residue while spreading it to manageable levels,
allowing tillage and planting tools to do their part without the plugging associated with heavy residue.
It’s a must-have tool for processing no-till residue.
 Breaking-up Residue
This harrow will pull 7 to 10 MPH on a hot, dry day while shattering residue, turning it into mulch.
 Conserving Moisture
Harrowing behind a primary tillage tool helps seal the open soil and lowers the evaporation rate of
moisture in the freshly broken soil. Also, harrowing soil that has crusted breaks the capillary action
that releases moisture out of the soil.
 Controls Sprouting of Volunteer and Cheat
Dry years delay sprouting of volunteer. By stirring the soil with the harrow, the dormant seed contacts
the moist soil and sprouts prior to planting season. This allows time to control the volunteer and cheat
before planting a new crop.