Amazone UF 1002, Operating Manual, Page: 91 / 232

Construction and function of the sprayer boom
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Collision protection devices
The collision protection devices protect the
sprayer boom from damage when the outer
boom section comes up against fixed obstacles.
The respective plastic clutch allows the outer
boom section to avoid collision by moving around
the articulated axle, in and against the direction
of travel; it is then automatically returned to its
working position.
Swing compensation
(1) Swing compensation unlocked.
(2) Swing compensation locked.
For illustration purposes, in this image the pro-
tective device has been removed from the swing
compensation.
The locking mechanism for the vibration com-
pensation is displayed on the control terminal.
Unlocking the swing compensation:
Even lateral distribution can only be achieved with the swing compen-
sation unlocked.
After the sprayer boom is fully folded out, actuate the operating lever
for another 5 seconds.
→ The swing compensation unlocks and the folded-out sprayer
boom can swing freely in relation to the boom carrier.
Locking the swing compensation:

For road transport

When folding the boom out and in.
Folding via the tractor control unit green : the swing compensation
locks automatically before the boom folds in.