Cerrowire ReelRover, User'S Manual And Operating Instructions

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PARK (P)
- Drive Wheels LOCKED and cannot be rotated
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Reel is FREE to rotate in either direction
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Uses:
o
Loading or Unloading wire from reel
o
Securing ReelRover for
transportation or shipping, via fork
truck or trailer
o
Leaving the ReelRover unattended
Figure 7: Gearshift in PARK
NEUTRAL (N)
- Drive Wheels FREE to rotate in
either direction
-
Reel is FREE to rotate in either direction
- Uses:
o
Pushing ReelRover across flat ground
o
Manually steering and positioning
ReelRover at job site or distribution
center
Figure 8: Gearshift in NEUTRAL
DRIVE (D)
-
Reel rotation drives the motion of the
ReelRover in the same direction of reel
rotation, either forwards or backwards
- Drive Wheel rotation is controlled by the speed
and direction of reel rotation. Three rotations of
the reel equals about one rotation of the drive
wheels (3:1 gear ratio)
- Uses:
o
Control ReelRover down an incline
o
Mechanical advantage up an incline
o
Going over obstacles, such as job site
debris, not to exceed 1.5 inches in
height
Figure 9: Gearshift in DRIVE