Q55 Coulter Operator Safety Manual

Q55 PIVOTING IN-FRAME COULTER SYSTEM

Mounting Procedures Before fitting the Q55 Coulter system to your machine, check manufacturer’s specifications for weight allowance and ballast recommendations. WARNING NEVER WORK UNDER OR ON MACHINE WITHOUT USING APPROVED JACK STAND SUPPORTS OR SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT.

1. Check underframe measurement of your machine, i.e. the distance from the tip of tyne to

underside of frame (see schematic drawing No.1).

2. Use schematic drawing No.1 to determine correct placement of cone lock mount assembly.

3. Place cone lock mount assembly on either side of tyne using U bolt provided

4. Attach coulter to coulter assembly using 5 M12 x 30 cup head bolts

5. Slide poly space washer onto pivot swing arm assembly.

6. Slide coulter assembly onto pivot swing arm assembly.

7. Slide gal washer onto pivot swing arm assembly and insert lynch pin.

8. Lift the whole assembly into the cone lock mount already attached to the frame and move pivot

swing arm around to bring coulter in line with tyne.

9. Tighten cone lock nut.

10. Insert and tighten pivot limit bolt (M10 x 30)

11. Remove jack stands and set machine on level ground with tynes lowered.

12. Adjust coulter height to ground level. (Refer to drawing No. 1)

13. The Q55 Coulter is not designed to operate with the coulter penetrating below the tine.

14. Tighten all nuts and bolts.

Layout Plan

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