OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE & PARTS MANUAL

Rippers & Pipe LayersSTR-S & STR-L

REAR 18 PARRAMATTA RD HOMEBUSH NSW 2140 T. 61 2 9746 9060 / F. 61 2 9746 6090INFO@SXM.COM.AU / WWW.SXM.COM.AU

SOUTHERN CROSS MOWERS PTY LTD T/A SOUTHERN CROSS AG MACHINERYABN 54 062 931 775

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction & Machine Specifications..................................................................................................................... 01

Safety............................................................................................................................................................................ 02

•SafetyInstructions...........................................................................................................................................02

•GeneralSafetyGuidelines...............................................................................................................................03

•Employer/ControllerResponsibilities...........................................................................................................04

•Supervision,InstructionsandTraining...........................................................................................................04

•Inspection&MaintenanceSafety...................................................................................................................04

•Start-upSafety..................................................................................................................................................05

•Operation..........................................................................................................................................................05

•OperationSafety...............................................................................................................................................05

•PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE).............................................................................................................05

•StorageTransport............................................................................................................................................05

•StorageSafety..................................................................................................................................................05

•TransportSafety...............................................................................................................................................06

•Modifications....................................................................................................................................................06

•SafetySigns......................................................................................................................................................06

•InstallationSafetySigns..................................................................................................................................06

AssemblyInstructions.................................................................................................................................................07

Operation Instructions................................................................................................................................................ 08

•TheoryofOperation.........................................................................................................................................08

RipperDrawing............................................................................................................................................................09

Ripper Parts List........................................................................................................................................................... 10

PipeLayerDrawing.....................................................................................................................................................11

Ripper Parts List........................................................................................................................................................... 12

ForFurtherInformation..............................................................................................................................................13

Warranty&RegisterYourWarranty.……………….…...…………………………....................................................... 14

WarrantyProcess...............………………..………………………………..................................................................... 15

Manufacturers statement: DuetocontinuingimprovementsSouthernCrossAgMachineryPtyLtdreservestherighttomodifymachinerydesignandspecificationsprovidedhereinwithoutanypreliminarynotice.Informationprovidedhereinisofdescriptivenature.

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WARNINGREADTHEOPERATOR,MAINTENANCEANDPARTSMANUAL BEFORE USING THE RIPPER AND OR PIPE LAYER.

INTRODUCTION

SouthernCrossAgMachineryhavetwodifferentsingletineripperandtwodifferentpipelayerattachmentsavailable.Thetinesarefittedwithhardenedteeth..

Thismanual containsvaluable informationaboutyournewRipperandorPipeLayer. Ithasbeencarefullypreparedtogiveyouhelpfulsuggestionsforoperating,adjustingandservicingyourRipperandorPipeLayer.Keepthismanualhandyforfrequentreference.Allnewoperatorsorownersmustreviewthemanualbeforeusingtheequipmentandatleastannuallythereafter.

Itistheowner’sand/oroperator’sresponsibilityto;•Readandunderstandtheinformationcontainedinthismanual.•Operate, lubricate, assemble andmaintain the equipment in accordance with all instructions and safetyproceduresinthismanual.•Inspecttheequipmentandreplaceorrepairanypartsthataredamagedorwornwhichcouldcausedamage,weartootherparts,orcauseasafetyhazard.

PleasecontactyourSouthernCrossAgMachineryDealerifyouneedanyfurtherassistancewithyourRipperandorPipeLayeroradditionalcopiesofthemanual.Visitourwebsitewww.sxm.com.auforacompletelistofdealersinyourarea.Youcanalsodownloadadditionalcopiesofthismanualfromourwebsite.

MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL STR-S STR-L

RipperTine(mm) 20x100 30x150

Maximumworkingdepth(mm) 400 600

Tractor(HP) 16-40 40-90

Tractor CAT Connection Cat I Cat I & II

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Safety - 65 Series Rotary Tiller

Safety

Safety InstructionsRemember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.

The alert symbol is used throughout this manual. It indicates attention is required and identifies hazards. Follow the recommended precautions.

The safety alert symbol means… ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

CAUTIONThe caution symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

WARNINGThe Warning Symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

DANGER

The Danger Symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

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SAFETY

Safety InstructionsSouthern Cross Ag Machinery encourages good safety practices. Good safety practices not only protectyoubutalso thepeoplearoundyou.Pleaseensure thateveryoneusingthisequipment is familiarwith therecommendedoperatingandmaintenanceprocedures,hasreadandunderstoodtheOperatorsManualandfollowsall thesafetyprecautions.Mostaccidents canbeprevented.Donot risk serious injuryordeathbyignoringgoodsafetypractices.

The alert symbol is used throughout thismanual andon the product safety decals. This symbol indicatesattentionisrequiredandidentifieshazardsconcerningyourpersonalsafetyandthesafetyofothers.Pleasefollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Thesafetyalertsymbolmeans… ATTENTION!BECOMEALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!

CAUTIONTheCautionSymbolindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationthat,ifnotavoided,mayresult inminorormoderateinjury.Itmayalsobeusedtoalertagainstunsafepractices.

WARNINGTheWarningSymbolindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationthat,ifnotavoided,could resultindeathorseriousinjuryandincludeshazardsthatareexposedwhenguardsare removed.Itmayalsobeusedtoalertagainstunsafepractices.

DANGERTheDangerSymbolindicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationthat,ifnotavoidedwillresultin deathorseriousinjury.Thissignalwordistobelimitedtothemostextremesituations,typicallyformachinecomponentsthat,forfunctionalpurposes,cannotbeguarded.

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Safety - 65 Series Rotary Tiller

Safety

Safety InstructionsRemember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.

The alert symbol is used throughout this manual. It indicates attention is required and identifies hazards. Follow the recommended precautions.

The safety alert symbol means… ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

CAUTIONThe caution symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

WARNINGThe Warning Symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

DANGER

The Danger Symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

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Safety - 65 Series Rotary Tiller

Safety

Safety InstructionsRemember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.

The alert symbol is used throughout this manual. It indicates attention is required and identifies hazards. Follow the recommended precautions.

The safety alert symbol means… ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

CAUTIONThe caution symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

WARNINGThe Warning Symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

DANGER

The Danger Symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

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Safety - 65 Series Rotary Tiller

Safety

Safety InstructionsRemember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.

The alert symbol is used throughout this manual. It indicates attention is required and identifies hazards. Follow the recommended precautions.

The safety alert symbol means… ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

CAUTIONThe caution symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

WARNINGThe Warning Symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

DANGER

The Danger Symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

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Safety - 65 Series Rotary Tiller

Safety

Safety InstructionsRemember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.

The alert symbol is used throughout this manual. It indicates attention is required and identifies hazards. Follow the recommended precautions.

The safety alert symbol means… ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

CAUTIONThe caution symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

WARNINGThe Warning Symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

DANGER

The Danger Symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

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SAFETY continued

General Safety Guidelines•Haveafirst-aidkitavailableforuseandknowhowtouseit.

•Haveafireextinguisheravailable,storedinahighlyvisiblelocationandknowhowtouseit.

•Wearappropriateprotectivegear.Thislistmayincludebutisnotlimitedto: – hard hat –protectiveshoeswithslipresistantsolesandsteelcaps –protectiveglassesorgoggles –heavygloves –wetweathergear –hearingprotection –respiratororfiltermask

•Read and understand the Operator’sManual and all safety decals before operating, servicing, adjusting,repairingorhitchingtheequipment.

•DonotattemptanyunauthorisedmodificationstoyourSouthernCrossAgMachineryproductasthiscouldaffectfunctionorsafetyandcouldaffectthelifeoftheequipment.

•NeveroperatetheRipperandorPipeLayerexceptfromtheoperator’sstationonthepowerunit.

•Inspectandcleantheworkingareabeforeoperating.Removeallobstructionssuchasrocks,stumpsandwire.

•Keephands,feet,clothing,andhairawayfrommovingparts.

•Ensurebystandersareclearoftheareabeforeoperating.Aminimumdistanceof100metresshouldbekeptfromallbystanderswhenRipperandorPipeLayerisinoperation.

•Never operate this equipment while using alcoholic beverages or drugs that can hinder alertness orcoordination.Consultyourdoctoraboutoperatingthismachinewhiletakinganymedication.

•Undernocircumstancesshouldchildrenundertheageof18beallowedtoworkwithoraroundthisequipment.Donotallowanyonetooperateorassemblethisequipmentuntiltheyhavereadandunderstoodthismanual.

•Thisequipmentisdangeroustoanyoneunfamiliarwithitsoperation.Theoperatorshouldberesponsible,properly qualified and physically able person familiar with farm machinery and competent in this equipmentsoperation.

•All new operators or owners must review the manual before using the equipment and at least annuallythereafter.

•Inordertoprovideaclearview,certainillustrationsinthismanualmayshowanassemblywithasafetyguardremovedequipmentshouldneverbeoperatedinthiscondition.Keepallguardsinplace.Ifguardremovalbecomesnecessaryforrepairs,reinstalltheguardspriortouse.

•Replaceanysafetydecalthatisnotlegibleorismissing.Thelocationsofsuchsafetydecalsareindicatedinthismanual.

•Neverexceedthelimitsofapieceofmachinery.Ifitsabilitytodoajob,ortodososafely,isinquestion–DON’T TRY IT.

•Avoidoperatingthemachineryinwetconditions.

•In addition to the design of this implement, safety decals and safety equipment, accident prevention isdependentupontheawareness,commonsense,forethoughts,andpropertrainingofeveryoneinvolvedintheoperation,transport,maintenanceandstorageofthemachine.Alsorefertosafetymessagesandoperatinginstructionsineachoftheappropriatesectionsofthetractormanual.PaycloseattentiontothesafetydecalsaffixedtothetractorandtheRipperandorPipeLayer.

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SAFETY continued

Employer/Controller ResponsibilitiesOH&S legislationplacesobligationson the employer, or the controller of theRipper andor Pipe Layer, toidentify the hazards and control the risks associatedwith the use of theRipper andor Pipe Layer in theirworkplaceandtodosoinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructions.

WhenpurchasingaRipperandorPipeLayer:

•Ensurethemanufacturer’sinstructionsareprovidedatthepointofpurchase.

•Discussyourneedswiththesupplier,toensuretheRipperandorPipeLayeriscompatiblewiththepowerofyourtractorandisappropriatefortheintendedapplication.

•SeekpracticaladviceandinstructionfromthesupplierontheuseandlimitationsoftheRipperandorPipeLayer.Ifyouarehiring,leasingorborrowingaRipperandorPipeLayeronatemporarybasis,getsafeuseinstructionsfromthepersonsupplyingit.

•TheemployermustprovidesafetyinstructionstoallthoseinvolvedinusingaRipperandorPipeLayer.

•AcopyofsafetyinstructionsmustbekeptingoodconditionwiththeRipperandorPipeLayer.

•Generally, the safety instructions should be the manufacturer’s instructions. Any variations from themanufacturer’s instructionsmust be based on a risk assessment andmust not remove any of the safetyfeaturesnorexposeanyonetorisks.

Supervision, Instruction and TrainingTheemployermustprovidesafesystemsofwork,adequatesupervision,instructionandtrainingtoallthoseinvolvedinusingaRipperandorPipeLayer.TheymustbeinstructedinthesafeoperationoftheRipperandorPipeLayer,includinghazardsspecifictotheworkplace,includingtheterrain,stabilityofthetractor,workingenvironmentandthelike.TheemployershouldensurethateveryoneachievesalevelofunderstandingthatenablesthemtosafelyandcompetentlyoperatetheRipperandorPipeLayer.

Inspection, Maintenance and Repair•TheRipperandorPipeLayermustbeinspectedaccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructions,priortouse.

•Allproblemsidentifiedmustberectified,priortouse.

•TheRipperandorPipeLayermustbemaintainedaccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructions.

•Replacementpartsmustbetotheoriginalmanufacturer’sspecificationsortheirequivalent.

•Safetysignsanddecalsshouldbelegible,maintainedandwherenecessaryreplaced.

•Repairsshouldbecarriedoutbyacompetentperson.

•WhensuspendingtheRipperandorPipeLayerformaintenanceorrepair,whetherattachedtothetractororsuspendedinanotherway,adequatesafetystandsmustbeusedtopreventinadvertentloweringoftheRipperand or Pipe Layer.

Service and Maintenance Safety•Stopengine,setbrake,removeignitionkeyandwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeservicing,adjusting,repairingorunplugging.

•Supporttheequipmentwithblocksorsafetystandsbeforeworkingbeneathit.

•Followgoodshoppracticesincluding: –keepserviceareacleananddry –besureelectricaloutletsandtoolsareproperlygrounded –useadequatelightforthejob.

•Useonlytools,jacksandhoistsofsufficientcapacityforthejob.

•Replaceandsecureallshieldsremovedduringservicingbeforeoperating.

•Useheavyleatherglovestohandlesharpobjects.

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SAFETY continued

Start-up Safety•Donotletinexperiencedoperatorsorchildrenusethisequipment.

•Placealltractorandmachinecontrolsinneutralbeforestarting.

•OperateonlywithRollOverProtectiveSystem(ROPS)andseatbeltequippedtractors.

•Donotoperateinsideabuildingunlessthereisadequateventilation.

•Ensureallshieldsareinplaceandingoodconditionbeforeoperating.

OperationPrior touse, theRipper andorPipeLayer shouldbe inspected toensure it isworking correctly.All safetyfeatures must be included in this inspection. If any safety feature is not working correctly, the Ripperand or Pipe Layer must not be used. The Ripper and or Pipe Layer must be operated according to the manufacturer’sinstructions.

Theoperatormustensurethatno-oneisexposedtorisksarisingfromtheoperationoftheRipperandorPipeLayer.Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononhills.Avoidsuddenmovement,suddenbreaking,highspeeds,roughterrainandsteepslopes.

Additionalsafetycontrolsmayberequiredwhenoperatinginthevicinityofpeopleortraffic–e.g.alongsidehighways,roadsorotherpublicareas.

Where adjustable or removable guarding is provided for specific applications, such as vineyards andhorticulture,andtheguardinghasbeenremovedorisnolongereffective,appropriatecontrolmeasuresmustbeimplemented.Thesecontrolsmustensurethattheriskof injuryiseliminatedorcontrolled.BeforeusingaRipperandorPipeLayerinanapplicationotherthanthatoutlinedabove,theguardsmustbereadjustedorreplacedsoastobeeffective.

These instructions should be used in conjunction with local regulations regarding Occupational Health and Safety.

Operation Safety•Donotpermitriders.

•Donotwearloosefittingclothingduringoperation.

•Neveroperatetheequipmentintheraisedposition.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Priortouse,ariskassessmentmustbeundertakentodeterminetheappropriatePPErequired.AnyidentifiedPPEmustbeprovidedbytheemployerandmustbeusedbythoseinvolvedintheoperationandmaintenanceoftheRipperandorPipeLayer.ExamplesofPPEareappropriatefootwearandhearing&eyeprotection.

Storage and TransportWhennotinuse,theRipperandorPipeLayermustbetransportedandstoredaccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructions.RequirementsmaydifferwhentransportingaRipperandorPipeLayerwithinapropertyandonapublicroad–youmustcomplywithallstatutoryrequirements.

Storage Safety•Storetheunitinanareaawayfromhumanactivity.

•Donotpermitchildrentoplayonoraroundthestoredmachine.

•Supporttheframeonstandsandblockstoprovideasecurebase.

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SAFETY continued

Transport Safety•ReviewTransportSafetyinstructionsintractormanualbeforemoving.

•Checkwithlocalauthoritiesregardingtransportonpublicroads.Obeyallapplicablelawsandregulations.

•MakesuretheSMV(SlowMovingVehicle)emblemandallthelightsandreflectorsthatarerequiredbythelocalhighwayandtransportauthoritiesareinplace,areclean,andcanbeseenclearlybyallovertakingandoncomingtraffic.

•Neverhavetheequipmentinoperationduringtransport.

•Alwaystravelatasafespeed.

ModificationsARipperandorPipeLayershouldnotbemodifiedoraltered.However,ifitisnecessarytomakemodifications,theymustbedonebyacompetentpersonandbasedonariskassessment.

Beforeanymodificationsaredone,contactthemanufacturerorsupplier.

Anyonewhoundertakesmodificationssubsequentlyassumestheroleandresponsibilitiesofthedesignerandmanufacturer.

The instructions relating to the Ripper and or Pipe Layer and its usemay need to be revised following amodification.

AnymodificationsmadewithoutmanufacturersapprovalwillvoidWarranty.

Safety Signs•Keepallsafetysignscleanandlegibleandreplaceanythataredamagedormissing.

•When original parts are replaced, any safety signs affixed to those parts should be replaced as well.Replacementsafetysignsareavailablefromyourlocaldealer.

Installation of Safety Signs•Toinstallsafetysigns,ensuretheinstallationareaiscleananddry.Decideontheexactpositionbeforeyouremovethebackingpaper.Removethesmallestportionofthesplitbackingpaperandalignoverthespecifiedarea.Carefullypressinplace.

•Slowlypeelbacktheremainingpaperandsmooththeremainingportioninplace.Smallairpocketscanbepiercedwithapinandsmoothedout.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1Lineupthelowerlinkagearmswiththelinkagepinsoftheimplement,slidethelinkagearmsontothepinsandsecurewithlinchpins.

STEP 2Attachthetoplinktotheimplement.

STEP 3Theimplementshouldnotbeusedontractorsgreaterthanthatspecifiedinthe‘MachineSpecificationTable’(referpage01).

STEP 4Ensurethatanti-swaydevicesareconnectedtopreventimplementmovingfromsidetoside.Thesecouldbechainsorstabiliserbars.

STEP 5Ensurethattractordrawbardoesnotinterferewiththeripper.Itmayneedtoberemoved.

STEP 6Vibrationcanloosenbolts,socheckregularlythatallaresecure.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Theory of Operation

CAUTIONDonotoperateclosetoundergroundservices.Ifyouareunsurepleasecontact“DialBeforeYouDig”telephonenumber:1100orvisitwww.1100.com.au.

Once youhave followed all safety procedures as outlined in thismanual, start the tractor and raise theimplementclearoftheground.Whenrippingalwaystravelinastraightline.Whenworkingonsteepslopes,trytoworkdownhilloracrosstheslope.Makesureyouselectalowgearwhenripping.Pleasenotedifferentsoiltypeswilldeterminethedepthofyourrip.Youmayneedtomakemorethanonepasswiththerippertoachievethemaximumdepthyouareafter.

Operation – Pipe LayerCheckthepipelayerisconnectedsecurely.Onlyusethepipelayeringroundthathaspreviouslybeenripped.

StoppingLower the implement, stop the tractor engine (taking out the ignition key) and apply the parking brake.Ensurethattheimplementisonthegroundorwellsupportedwhennotinuse.

MaintenanceWhendoingany typeofmaintenanceon this implement, always follow the safety stepsoutlined in thismanual.Serviceshouldonlybecarriedoutbyexperienced/qualifiedperson.UseonlyauthorisedSXMpartsforreplacement.

Theimplementmustbeadequatelysupportedunderitsbodyonall3pointlinkageimplements(ensureitcannotfall).

Checkallboltsandnutsaretightened.Ensureallpointsarereplacedwhenworn.

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Safety - 65 Series Rotary Tiller

Safety

Safety InstructionsRemember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.

The alert symbol is used throughout this manual. It indicates attention is required and identifies hazards. Follow the recommended precautions.

The safety alert symbol means… ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

CAUTIONThe caution symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

WARNINGThe Warning Symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

DANGER

The Danger Symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

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Part No. Description Q'ty

1 Lock Nut M12 2

2 Washer 12 2

3 Shank 1

4 Tooth 1

5 Blot M12x85 2

6 Blot M18x80 2

7 Washer 18 2

8 Lock Nut M18 2

9 Main Frame 1

10 Pin 2

11 Lynch Pin 2

8

7

2

10

1

9

4

3

6

5

11

SUBSOILERRIPPER DRAWING – MODEL NO. SSL

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RIPPER PARTS LIST – MODEL NO. SSL

PARTS NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

1 LockNutM12 2

2 Washer 12 2

3 Tooth 1

4 BoltM12x45 2

5 Shank 1

6 LockNutM18 2

7 Washer 18 2

8 BoltM18x80 2

9 MainFrame 1

10 Hitch Pin 2

11 LockWasher22 2

12 HexNutM22 2

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RIPPER DRAWING – MODEL NO. STR

5

11

6

2

10

1

8

7

4

9

3

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SINGLE TINE

RIPPER

Part No. Description Q'ty

1 Lock Nut M12 2

2 Washer 12 2

3 Tooth 1

4 Blot M12x45 2

5 Shank 1

6 Lock Nut M18 2

7 Washer 18 2

8 Blot M18x80 2

9 Main Frame 1

10 Hitch Pin 2

11 Lock Washer 22 2

12 Hex Nut M22 2

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RIPPER PARTS LIST – MODEL NO. STR

PARTS NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

1 LockNutM12 2

2 Washer 12 2

3 Tooth 1

4 BoltM12x45 2

5 Shank 1

6 LockNutM18 2

7 Washer 18 2

8 BoltM18x80 2

9 MainFrame 1

10 Hitch Pin 2

11 LockWasher22 2

12 HexNutM22 2

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

WorkCover NSWVisitwww.workcover.nsw.gov.auCalltheWorkCoverAssistanceServiceon 13 10 50CalltheWorkCoverPublicationsHotlineon1300 799 003VisityournearestWorkCoveroffice. FortechnicalspecificationsonRipperandorPipeLayers,contactyourlocalmanufacturer.

SafeWork South AustraliaGPOBox465 AdelaideSA5001 HelpCentre:1300 365 255 Website:www.safework.sa.gov.au

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Department of Justice and Attorney-GeneralGPOBox69 BrisbaneQLD4001 Workplacehealthandsafetyinfoline:1300 369 915 ElectricalSafetyinfoline:1300 650 622 Website:www.worksafe.qld.gov.au

WorkSafe VictoriaAdvisoryService222 ExhibitionStreet MelbourneVIC3000 Telephone:03 9641 1444Tollfree:1800 136 089Email:info@worksafe.vic.gov.au Website:www.worksafe.vic.gov.au

WorkSafe Western Australia1260 Hay Street West Perth WA 6005 Telephone:08 9327 8777 TollFree:1300 307 877Email:safety@commerce.wa.gov.au Website:www.worksafe.wa.gov.au

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WARRANTY

SouthernCrossAgMachinerywarrantsalltheirproductsagainstdefectiveworkmanshipand,ormaterialsforaperiodoftwelve(12)monthsfromthedateofpurchase.Athree-yearextendedwarrantyprogramappliestogearboxessuppliedwiththefollowingproducts;RipperandorPipeLayers,finishingmowersandpost-holediggerssoldfromJune25th2009.ForattachmentsusedincommercialenterprisestheWarrantyperiodissix(6)monthsonallcomponentswiththeexceptionofcomponentsthatarenotincludedasperthedetailedlistedinthenextparagraph.Proofofpurchaseplusproofof thedefectwillberequiredandmustbereceivedbySouthernCrossAgMachinerywithinsevendaysofproductfailureandpriortotheendofthetwelve(12)monthperiodfromdateofpurchase.AWarranty Claim Form MUSTbelodgedthroughtheDealerwheretheitemwaspurchased. A Warranty Claim Number willbeissued.WorkcommencedwithoutaClaimNumberissuedandthereforewarrantyapprovalwillnotbecoveredbySouthernCrossAgMachinery.

SouthernCrossAgMachinery takes no responsibility for the repair of any products rendered defective ordamagedthroughnormalwearandtearorincorrectuseoftheproduct.SouthernCrossAgMachinerydoesnotprovidewarrantyonanycuttingblades,tilling/hoeblades,rippers,scarifiers,tynes,tyres,clutchplates,frictionplates,V-beltsandPostHoleDiggercuttingbits.SouthernCrossAgMachinerydoesnotprovidewarrantyonanyproductsthathaveundergonemodification.SouthernCrossAgMachineryreservestherighttodeterminewhethertheproductisdefective.SouthernCrossAgMachinerydoesnotacceptresponsibilityforanyproductwhichisdamagedintransit.FaultypartsmayneedtobereturnedtoSouthernCrossAgMachineryaspartoftheWarrantyprocess.Freightcostseachwaywillbepaidbytheowner/purchaseroftheproduct.

Purchasers,dealersoragentsoftheSouthernCrossAgMachineryproductarenotauthorisedtogivewarrantyonbehalf ofSouthernCrossAgMachinery.Claimswill onlybe recognised, if lodgedasoutlinedonpage29 in the Warranty Process.AnyworkcommencedwithoutSouthernCrossAgMachineryapprovalwillnotbehonoured.

Productspecificationsaresubject tochangedue toourcompany’spolicyof improvement.DesignchangesandimprovementsmaybemadebySouthernCrossAgMachinerywheneveritbelievestheeffectivenessofitsproductscanbeimproved.SouthernCrossAgMachineryhasnoobligationtoincorporateanyimprovementstoproducts,whicharecurrentlyinserviceorhavebeensupplied.

REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY

ToregisteryourWarrantypleaseensurethedealer fromwheretheproducthasbeenpurchasedcompletesthe Southern Cross Ag Machinery Installation / Warranty RegistrationForm.Thistripletdocumentneedstobesignedbythepurchaser.OnecopyremainswiththeDealer,onecopyneedstobemailedtoSouthernCrossAgMachinery(Rear18ParramattaRoad,HomebushNSW2140)andonecopywillremainwiththepurchaserforyour reference.

IfyouhaveanyqueriesregardingthewarrantyofyourSouthernCrossAgMachineryproductpleasecallourofficeTel.(02)97469060oremailsales@sxm.com.au.

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WARRANTY PROCESS

1.ContactyourdealerorpointofpurchasewhowillcontactSouthernCrossAgMachinery.

2.Photosandorvideofootagemayberequiredtoprocessyourclaimwithashortdescriptionoftheproblem.ThiswillbelodgedthroughyourdealerorpointofpurchasebythecompletionoftheSouthernCrossAgMachinery Warranty Claim Form.

3.TheclaimwillbeassessedbySouthernCrossAgMachinerytodeterminewhetherthewarrantyclaimwillbeapproved.ThiscantakeuptofiveworkingdaysfromwhenSouthernCrossAgMachineryisfirstnotifiedoftheproblemandproofofproductfailurealongwithWarranty Claim Formissupplied.

4. If the Warranty ClaimisapprovedaWarranty Claim NumberwillbeissuedtotheDealer.

5.AnyworkcommencedwithoutapprovalfromSouthernCrossAgMachineryandwithoutaWarranty Claim NumberwillnotbecoveredbyWarranty.RepairsmustbemadebySouthernCrossAgMachineryoranauthoriseddealer.SouthernCrossAgMachineryreservestheexclusiverighttodeterminewhetheritwillpaylabourcostsforwarrantyrepairsorreplacementsandtheamountofsuchcoststhatitwillpayandthetimeinwhichtherepairswillbemade.SouthernCrossAgMachinerywillnotapproveinvoicessentforrepairsthatSouthernCrossAgMachineryhasnotpreviouslyapproved.

6.TravelandfreightchargesassociatedwiththeprocessingoftheWarrantyClaimwillnotbecoveredbytheSouthernCrossAgMachineryWarrantyandistheresponsibilityoftheowner/purchaser.

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Whilstinformationistrueattimeofprintingactualproductmaydifferslightlyfromtheproductdescribedhereinduetoourcompany’spolicyofimprovement.Errorsandomissionsmayhappenfromtimetotime,weapologiseforanyinconvenienceshouldthisoccur.Productsmaydifferslightlyinappearancetoillustrations/photographsprovided.

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