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 Incorporates herbicides
Pre-plant herbicides can be incorporated as deeply or shallow as desired.
 Covers Broadcast Seed
Wheat pasture and cover crops can be planted inexpensively by spreading the seed with a fertilizer
spreader and covering it with the harrow.
 Decreases Chemical Usage
Harrowing pulls out small weeds and volunteer, uncovers overwinter insects to expose them to the
elements for fewer insect problems, and firms the soil to speed germination of weed and volunteer
seed so they can be destroyed prior to planting.
 Good for Alfalfa Fields
The harrow makes a perfect alfalfa seedbed. Use this tool on existing alfalfa fields before spring to
level the ground, control gopher mounds, and to pull out small weeds. It also aerates the soil for
root/oxygen exchange, and breaks up and spreads clumps of old residue.
 Good for Grasslands
This tool grooms grass plants, knocks down gopher mounds, and pulls out small weeds.
General Operating Instructions
Before using the Spike Tooth Harrow, it is very important that you:
 familiarize yourself with the Operator’s Manual,
 properly attach the harrow to your tractor,
 make leveling and spike tooth angle adjustments, and
 conduct pre-field and field inspections.
Before starting the tractor, make sure that it is out of gear, the park brake is engaged, and the harrow
is resting on the ground. Start the tractor and set the engine throttle speed at a low idle. Raise the
harrow with the tractor’s rear hydraulic lift control lever to transport position, making sure that the
tractor does not contact the harrow. Lower the harrow to the ground and position the 3-point
adjustable stop on the hydraulic lift lever so that the harrow can be consistently returned to the same
3-point hitch height for field work.
You should now be ready to transport to your harrowing site at a safe ground speed. On roadways,
transport in such a manner that faster moving vehicles can easily see you and pass you safely.
Reduce your speed when travelling over rough and hilly terrain. Avoid quick or sharp steering
corrections. Take extra care to ensure that the harrow doesn’t come in contact with obstacles such as
trees, buildings, or fences. Use accessory lights and appropriate reflective devices to provide
adequate warning to pedestrians and other vehicle operators when traveling on public roads and in
the dark of night. Comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
Before or after you arrive at the site, it is important that you inspect the area you will be harrowing and
clear it of safety hazards and foreign objects. Never assume the area is clear. Harrow only in areas
you are familiar with and those that are free of debris and unseen objects. In the event you do strike
an object, stop the harrow and tractor immediately to inspect and make necessary repairs before
resuming operation. It’s always beneficial to inspect a new area and to develop a safe plan before
harrowing.