OPERATION
Operating Instructions.
NOTE
Refer to the Controls Section for the ‘Controls
Functions’ instructions.
CAUTION
Before starting to cut the field, ensure that all by-
standers are clear of the area, and that there are
no foreign objects or obstacles that may possibly
cause an accident.
•
From the operator’s position place all controls
in
‘Neutral’.
•
Inject a pallet onto the Lift Forks.
•
Press the clutch pedal to deactivate the
‘starting’ safety switch.
•
Move the throttle control to the
‘halfway’
position, and turn the ignition key to
‘START’
.
Release the key when the engine starts.
NOTE
If there is a ‘pause’ during the engine start presetting
action, it will result in the Controller and the Control
Display to go to the ‘Initial Start’ sequence twice. If
this occurs they may get out of ‘synch’, and it will be
necessary to restart the tractor.
•
Pull the ‘keyed’
(red)
Harvester Switch
‘out’.
This will ‘
enable
’ the harvester functions,
except: Travel, Depth of Cut and Cutter Head
Position.
•
Press
Pad ‘1’
on the Initial Start Screen, to
start the Controller. The Stacking Pattern
Selection will then be displayed on the screen.
•
To select the required Stacking Pattern press
the
‘Prev’
or
‘Next’
Pads.
NOTE
There are four ‘standard’ patterns.
IMPORTANT
When the
‘Active’
Screen is displayed you can prepare
to start harvesting. If the field has not been previously
cut, it will be necessary to cut a strip in the
‘manual’
mode to create the edge for the Auto-Steer Guide Shoe
to work against.
The initial strip
must be cut straight
to ensure that the
Auto-Steer operates properly.
Refer to Auto-Steer Section.
•
Lower the Cutter Head by moving the Main
Conveyor Control Lever
‘FORWARD’,
until the
Conveyor Lift Chain is ‘slack’.
IMPORTANT
The Conveyor Lift Cylinder Safety Lock
must be
released
before lowering the Cutter Head.
•
Increase the engine speed to
1800 RPM
minimum
, to ensure sufficient hydraulic oil
flow.
Engine speed can be set at
1800 to 2400 RPM
when harvesting.
•
Start the Cutter/Conveyor operation with the
Rocker Switch on the Control Panel.
Adjust the Main Conveyor speed with the
Control Knob on the Control Panel.
The speed of the Main Conveyor must be adjusted
relative to the ground travel speed.
Recommended Conveyor speeds are shown below:
Wheel Equipped Units. Conveyor Speed
Range I. Ist.Gear ………………65 – 75 RPM.
Range I. 2
nd
.Gear…………………75 – 90 RPM.
Track Equipped Units.
Range I. 3
rd
.Gear………………… 65 – 75 RPM.
Range I. 4
th
Gear………………… 75 – 90 RPM.
Range II.1
st
Gear………………… 70 – 80 RPM.
Adjust the Conveyor speed to provide 4 to 6 inches
between the sod pieces on the conveyor.
The Tooth Count for the Index Conveyor also has to be
adjusted, relative to the ground travel speed, to ensure
that the Roll Flap is positioned correctly.
Tooth Count recommended starting point:
Wheel Driven Machines.
Range I. 1
st
Gear
23
Teeth.
Range I. 2
nd
Gear
20
Teeth.
Track Driven Machines
Range I. 3
rd
.Gear
23
Teeth.
Range I. 4
th
Gear
20
Teeth.
Range II.1
st
Gear
22
Teeth.
The above settings may require adjustment,
depending on prevailing ground conditions.
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