Summers 30 Superroller User Manual
Operator’s
30’ SUPERROLLER
SUPERROLLER
30’ SUPERROLLER
IMPORTANT
THE OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE
FOR ADJUSTING THE MACHINE SINCE
MACHINE DOES NOT COME “FIELD
READY” FROM FACTORY.
Manual
30’
CAUTION
READ & UNDERSTAND OPERATOR’S
MANUAL BEFORE USING MACHINE.
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SUMMERS MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
WEB SITE: www.summersmfg.com
MADDOCK, NORTH DAKOTA 58348 ................................... (701) 438-2855
DEVILS LAKE, NORTH DAKOTA 58301 ............................... (701) 662-5391
8Z1076 © Summers Mfg. Co., Inc. 2013 Printed in USA
Warranty
Summers warrants only products of its manufacture against operational failure caused by defective materials
or workmanship which occur during normal use within 12 months from the date of purchase by the end user from
Summers’ dealer.
Summers’ obligation is to replace free of charge any part of any product that Summers inspection shows to be
defective excluding transportation charges to Maddock, ND or 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 time, manufacturing costs, labor, material, loss of prots, consequential
damages, direct or indirect, because of defective products whether due to rights arising under the contract of sale or
independently thereof, and whether or not such claim is based on contract, tort or warranty.
Written permission for any warranty claim return must be rst obtained from authorized Summers’ personnel.
All returns must be accompanied with a complete written explanation of claimed defects and the circumstances of
operational failure.
Written warranty for all component parts used in the manufacture of Summers products is available upon request.
Warranty of such component parts will be determined by said component manufacturer upon their inspection of the
claimed defective part.
This express warranty is the sole warranty of Summers. There are no warranties, which extend beyond the warranty herein expressly set forth. The sales for products of Summers under any other warranty or guarantee express
or implied is not authorized. This warranty voids all previous issues.
SUMMERS MANUFACTURING CO. INC.
MADDOCK, NORTH DAKOTA 58348
DEVILS LAKE, NORTH DAKOTA 58301
2/95
IH 3/2013
INTRODUCTION
This manual provides the following information about your Summers Land Roller.
SECTION CONTENTS
Section 1 – SAFETY explains important safety precautions and familiarizes the Operator with the
decals and their locations.
Section 2 – ASSEMBLY includes step by step assembly instructions for your Summers Land Roller.
Section 3 – LAND ROLLER OPERATION provides necessary information for the operation and ad-
justment of the machine.
Section 4 – MAINTENANCE covers recommended mechanical maintenance. TROUBLESHOOTING
provides a quick reference to solving problems. SPECIFICATIONS lists important dimensions, capacities and other technical information.
Section 5 – PARTS
OTHER ITEMS OF IMPORTANCE
A. Summers Mfg. Co., Inc. strongly recommends that each Land Roller Operator READ and UNDERSTAND the Operator’s Manual before using the machine. In addition, this Operator’s Manual should
be REVIEWED at least ANNUALLY thereafter.
B. It is the policy of this company in improve its products whenever possible and practical to do so.
We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in the design or construction of parts at any
time without incurring obligations to install such changes on products previously delivered.
C. Reference to “right” and “left” in this manual is determined when machine is viewed from the rear.
D. Parts are referenced in each drawing with the Summers Manufacturing Part Number. Use this Part
Number when ordering replacement parts from your Summers dealer. See back section of manual for
description of each Part Number.
E. WARNING – DO NOT ATTEMPT to raise machine into transport position if mud has built up on
rollers or if machine weight has been increased by any other means. Mechanical failure may occur.
F. Ability to safely operate the Summers Superroller is determined by both tractor horsepower and
weight. The minimum tractor weight for operating this implement is 16,000 lb. Minimum tractor
engine horsepower is 125. Dual tires or single tires set at maximum width are required for safe operation of Land Roller.
G. Never tow this implement with less than an 16,000 lb. vehicle. Tongue weight in transport and
eld positions 1150 lbs.
H. NEVER ALLOW anyone to work under Land Roller.
OWNER REGISTER
Name ____________________________________ Size _________________________________________
Address _________________________________ Serial Number _______________________________
City _____________________________________
State/Prov. ______________________________ Date Purchased ______________________________
Mail Code ________________________________ Dealer _______________________________________
(located by the hitch piece)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – SAFETY
Safety-Alert Symbol .....................................................................................................................................1-1
General Safety Practices ...............................................................................................................................1-1
Safety During Transport ................................................................................................................................1-2
Safety Decals ................................................................................................................................................1-2
Decals and Their Locations....................................................................................................................1-2-1-6
SECTION 2 – ASSEMBLY
General Assembly Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................... 2-1
Safety Alert Symbol ...................................................................................................................................... 2-1
General Safety Practices ...............................................................................................................................2-2
Set-Up of Frame ................................................................................................................................ 2-3 – 2-13
Hydraulic Set-Up ............................................................................................................................. 2-14 - 2-15
Wiring & Safety Installation .......................................................................................................................2-16
SECTION 3 – LAND ROLLER OPERATION
Land Roller Operation Safety .......................................................................................................................3-1
Steps Prior to Operation ................................................................................................................................3-1
Initial Hookup ...............................................................................................................................................3-2
Steps Required to Unfold from Transport to Field Position .........................................................................3-3
Field Operation .............................................................................................................................................3-4
Steps Required to Fold from Field to Transport Position .............................................................................3-4
Transporting ..................................................................................................................................................3-5
Unhooking Land Roller From Tractor ..........................................................................................................3-6
SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Safety .......................................................................................................................................4-1
Maintenance for after the First Day Four Hours of Operation .....................................................................4-1
Daily and Periodic Maintenance ...................................................................................................................4-1
Storage, Troubleshooting, Specications ......................................................................................................4-2
SECTION 5 – PARTS
Hitch & Center ..............................................................................................................................................5-2
Hydraulics .....................................................................................................................................................5-3
Roller .............................................................................................................................................................5-4
Safety Lights .................................................................................................................................................5-5
Hub and Axle Components ...........................................................................................................................5-6
Acre Meter Option ........................................................................................................................................5-7
Part Numbers .................................................................................................................................... 5-8 – 5-10
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY
SAFETY-ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol is used to denote possible danger and
care should be taken to prevent bodily injury.
This symbol means:
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Denition of each Signal Word used in conjunction with the Safety-Alert symbol.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
DANGER
or serious injury. This signal word is to limited to the most extreme situations.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
WARNING
CAUTION
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND Operator’s Manual before using machine. Review at least annually thereafter.
2. VERIFY all safety devices and shields are in place before using machine.
3. KEEP hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
4. STOP engine, place all controls in neutral, set parking brake, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, maintaining or unplugging.
5. BE CAREFUL when working around high pressure hydraulic system.
6. ALWAY S make sure Land Roller is lowered into eld position (cylinders extended), it is blocked to prevent
movement and that pressure is relieved from hydraulic circuits before servicing.
7. DO NOT ALLOW RIDERS.
or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
8. USE EXTREME CARE when making adjustments.
9. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY from machinery at all times.
10. NEVER ALLOW anyone to work under Land Roller.
11. WARNING – DO NOT ATTEMPT to raise machine into transport position if mud has built up on rollers or if
machine weight has been increased by any other means. Mechanical failure may occur.
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SAFETY DURING TRANSPORT
1. Ability to safely operate the Summers Superroller is determined by both tractor horsepower
and weight. The minimum tractor weight for operating this implement is 16,000 lbs. Minimum tractor engine horsepower is 125. Dual tires or single tires set at maximum width are
required for safe operation of Land Roller.
2. ONLY TOW at a safe speed – 20 MPH MAXIMUM. Use caution when making corners or
meeting trafc.
3. USE Safety Lights and Safety Chain between tractor drawbar and implement hitch when
transporting on public roads.
4. ALWAYS install hitch safety chains and close wing lock hydraulic valve before transporting
on public roads.
5. FOLLOW ALL local laws governing transporting of farm machinery.
6. Use additional caution and reduce speed when towing under adverse conditions, when
turning and when on unlevel surfaces. Frequently check for trafc from rear, especially
during turns.
SECTION 1 - SAFETY
7. Stay clear of overhead lines and other overhead obstructions.
SAFETY DECALS
1. KEEP SAFETY DECALS CLEAN.
2. REPLACE missing or unreadable decals. New decals are available from your Summers
dealer by ordering correct part number (PN) located on the decal.
DECALS AND THEIR LOCATIONS
1. PN 8Z0075 – DECAL FOR REMOVING TRANSPORT LOCKS
2. PN 8Z0079 – DECAL FOR COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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3. PN 8Z0087 – DECAL FOR PINCH POINT HAZARD
4. PN 8Z0132 – SUPERROLLER ID DECAL
5. PN 8Z0276 – DECAL FOR GENERAL CAUTION
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6. PN 8Z0800 – AMBER REFLECTOR
7. PN 8Z0805 – RED-ORANGE REFLECTOR
8. PN 8Z0810 – RED REFLECTOR
SAFETY LIGHT OPERATION
The Summers Safety Light Kit is equipped with a 7 pin connector which meets SAE J560 specication. To protect 7
pin connector, store in dust cap (8K8067) when not attached to towing vehicle.
On most towing vehicles WITHOUT brake lights:
Amber lights will turn on with ashers or turn signals.
Red lights will turn on with parking, road or eld lights.
On most towing vehicles WITH brake lights:
Amber lights will turn on with ashers, turn signals OR when brake is applied.
Red lights will turn on with parking or road lights.
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8Z0087
8Z0079
8Z0800
1-5
8Z0805
8Z0079
8Z0132
8Z0805
8Z0805
8Z0079
8Z0132
8Z0800
8Z0800
8Z0087
8Z0800
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8Z0800
8Z0810
8Z0805
8Z0276
8Z0087
8Z0087
8Z0087
8Z0800
8Z0805
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8Z0079
8Z0810
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SECTION 2 - ASSEMBLY
GENERAL ASSEMBLY SAFETY PRACTICES
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND Operator’s Manual before assembly of machine.
2. If machine is to be assembled INDOORS, check that exit door is a MINIMUM OF 11’
WIDE and a MINIMUM of tractor height.
3. Reference to “RIGHT” and “LEFT” is determined when machine IS VIEWED FROM
THE REAR.
4. Reference to “FORWARD” means TOWARDS THE TRACTOR.
5. Reference to “REAR” means AWAY FROM THE TRACTOR.
SAFETY-ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol is an alert to the potential
for personal injury. This symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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SECTION 2 - ASSEMBLY
GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE
for the safe assembly of the
machine.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN
or other unauthorized persons
within the assembly area.
WEAR PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
which includes a hard hat,
eye protection, work gloves
and steel toed boots with slip
resistant soles.
BLOCK UP ANY RAISED PART
of the machine. Be sure machine
is stable after blocking.
ALWAYS INSPECT LIFTING
CHAINS AND SLINGS for
damage or wear.
BE SURE LIFTING DEVICE
IS RATED TO HANDLE THE
WEIGHT.*
STOP ENGINE, place all
controls in neutral, set parking
brake, remove ignition key and
wait for all moving parts to stop
before servicing or adjusting.
DO NOT MODIFY the equipment
or substitute parts in any way.
Unauthorized modication may
impair the function and/or safety
of the machine.
USE SUITABLE LIFTING
DEVICE for components which
could cause personal injury.
*APPROXIMATE WEIGHTS OF COMPONENTS
PN DESCRIPTION WEIGHT (LB)
8P6000 HITCH 1780
8P6030 CENTER SECTION 3950
8P6115 WING LEFT AND RIGHT 1166
ALWAYS make sure Land Roller
is lowered into eld position, it
is blocked to prevent movement
and that pressure is relieved
from hydraulic circuits before
servicing.
USE EXTREME CARE when
assembling, servicing or
adjusting.
PN DESCRIPTION WEIGHT (LB)
8P4215 ROLLER, 15’ 4285
8P8630 BOX HARDWARE PARTS 1250
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SECTION 2 - ASSEMBLY
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Wing to Main Frame Installation
MF1. Position Main Frame on a at even surface. Set main frame on blocks or stands approxi-
mate 28 inches off ground in the locations shown in gure.
SUPPORT FOUR CORNERS OF FRAME WITH BLOCKS OR STANDS
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MF2. Position 8P6115L as shown in the drawing below. 8P6115L weighs 1166 lbs, use extreme
caution when positioning 8P6115L. Pay particular attention to the drawing to ensure that the
proper wing is installed on the appropriate side. When positioned properly as shown in gure
the correct orientation of the wing is determined by the mud scraper. The mud scraper should
be positioned towards the rear of the machine as show in gure below.
Figure 1
WINGS SHOULD BE POSITIONED SO SCRAPERS WILL BE TOWARDS THE REAR OF LANDROLLER
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MF3. Install 2 8P3910 pins into the mating holes on the Main Frame. At this point the wing will be
free to pivot. Block wings after the pins have been installed to control unexpected movement.
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