Operator’s Manual THE OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ADJUSTING THE MACHINE SINCE MACHINE DOES NOT COME “FIELD READY” FROM FACTORY. CAUTION READ & UNDERSTAND OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE USING MACHINE. See www.summersmfg.com for latest version of all Summers Operator’s Manuals. SUMMERS MANUFACTURING CO., INC. WEB SITE: www.summersmfg.com DEVILS LAKE, NORTH DAKOTA 58301 8Z1070

FORWARD Preface This manual is intended for use with Supercoulter Plus for Summers® Manufacturing Company, Inc. This book is composed of these basic sections: Safety, Assembly, Operation & Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Parts. The safety section provides complete instructions for the proper safe operation of a Summers Mfg. product. The Assembly section provides information for the proper assembly. The Operation & Maintenance section provides information for the proper operation and maintenance. A complete parts breakdown is provided in the Parts section. Parts are referenced in each drawing...

Summers warrants only products of its manufacture against operational failure caused by defective materials or workmanship which occur during normal use within 36 months from the date by the end user from Summers’ dealer. Summers’ obligation is to replace, free of charge, any part of the product that Summers inspection shows to be defective excluding transportation charges to Devils Lake, ND and return and also excluding all transportation costs from Summers’ dealer to the dealer’s customer and all other costs, such as removal and installation expense. Summers shall not be liable for loss of...

Safety Safety Information This safety alert symbol is used to denote possible danger and care should be taken to prevent bodily injury. When you see this symbol it means ATTENTION, BECOME ALERT! and/or YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! WARNING: Safe practices must be followed when working on or operating this equipment. All personnel involved must: • Read and understand the instructions and manuals for this machine. • Be instructed in the safe use of tools and all lifting devices involved in the assembly of this equipment. • Clear the area of all personnel not involved in the assembly of this machine....

Safety Decals DANGER WARNING CAUTION Indicates an immediate hazardous situation that will result in death or serious injury. The color associated with Danger is RED. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury. The color associated with Warning is ORANGE. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. The color associated with Caution is YELLOW. The Notice decals and statements in this manual are to inform the operator of the correct fluids or operational...

DECAL LOCATIONS

Safety Decal Locations The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of WARNING and the area or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. IMPORTANT: If Safety Signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer. Safety Decals TRANSPORT LOCK DECAL WARNING REMOVE TRANSPORT LOCK(S) BEFORE LOWERING MACHINE....

DECAL LOCATIONS

Safety Decal Locations (cont’d) GENERAL MACHINE CAUTION DECAL 1. Read and understand Operator’s Manual before using machine. 2. For Sprayers: a. Read and follow chemical manufacturers’ WARNINGS, instructions and procedures before using. b. Use recommended personal protective equipment to reduce or eliminate chemical contact. c. Never run pump dry. 3. Verify all safety devices and shields are in place before using machine. 4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. 5. Stop engine, place all controls in neutral, set parking brakes, remove ignition key and wait for all moving...

DECAL LOCATIONS

Safety Decal Locations (cont’d) L GUAGE WHEEL DEPTH DECAL GANG BEARING GREASE DECAL REFLECTOR - YELLOW ADHESIVE BACKED REFLECTOR - REDORANGE ADHESIVE BACKED *GREASE GANG BEARINGS EVERY 20 HOURS.* GREASE AT MID DAY OR END OF DAY WHEN BEARINGS ARE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. ADD 3 STROKES OF CHEVRON ULTRA-DUTY EP NLGI 2 OR EQUIVALENT. ROTATE GANG 2 TO 3 REVOLUTIONS. ADD THREE MORE STROKES. GREASE ALL ZERKS ON MACHINE BEFORE EXTENDED STORAGE PERIOD. 8Z0350 REFLECTOR - RED ADHESIVE BACKED SC1010 DECAL SC1510 DECAL SC1030 DECAL SC1530 DECAL SC1535 DECAL SC1550 DECAL Safety Light Operation The Summers...

General Maintenance Safety Practices NOTE: Read the entire section before beginning work. Before You Begin • YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for the safe maintenance of the Supercoulter. • DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN or other unauthorized persons within the Sueprcoulter operational area. • WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT which includes a hard hat, eye protection, work gloves and steel toed boots with slip resistant soles. • DO NOT MODIFY the equipment or substitute parts in any way. Unauthorized modifications may impair the function and/or safety of the machine. • USE SUITABLE LIFTING DEVICE for components...

GENERAL ASSEMBLY SAFETY PRACTICES YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for the safe assembly of the machine. BLOCK UP ANY RAISED PART of the machine. Be sure machine is stable after blocking. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN or other unauthorized persons within the assembly area. ALWAYS INSPECT LIFTING CHAINS AND SLINGS for damage or wear. WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT which includes a hard hat, eye protection, work gloves and steel toed boots with slip resistant soles. BE SURE LIFTING DEVICE IS RATED TO HANDLE THE WEIGHT. DO NOT MODIFY the equipment or substitute parts in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair...

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 20 FT. SUPERCOULTER Refer to the illustration on next page, parts section and follow these steps when assembling. The machine should be placed in an area that allows ample room for assembly in the field position. CAUTION: For safety purposes, always block equipment while working on it. MAIN FRAME Refer to page 72 when assembling main frame. Place the center frame on stable supports approximately 3 feet off the floor. Bolt hitch to center frame together with hydraulic adjustable hitch as shown on pages 38, 39 and 96. Attach left and right wing frames using 1-1/2” diameter...