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Operation - VT3000 Series
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OPERATING THE VT3000
Field Operation
Move to the operator’s position, start the engine
and release the parking brake.
Move the tractor / equipment to the starting point
of the work area.
Stop the tractor and engage the parking brake.
DANGER
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or death from
electrocution:
• Be aware of overhead / underground powerlines.
• Keep away from powerlines when transporting or
folding / unfolding wings.
• Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
DANGER
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Do not stand under wings when folding /
unfolding.
Keep bystanders away.
NOTE: When extending wing lift cylinders, there
will be a short pause before cylinders fully
extend.
Using the tractor controls, lower wings until
the wing wheels make contact with the ground.
Continue to hold the tractor control until the wing
lift cylinders are fully extended, placing the wings
in the field position.
Stop the tractor and leave the operator’s position.
Level implement (if required). See “Leveling” on
page 106
.
Adjust tilling angle (if required). See “Tilling Angle
Adjustment” on
page 107 .
Set tilling depth (if required). See “Setting Tilling
Depth” on
page 108 .
IMPORTANT
AVOID SEVERE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
When operating the VT3000:
• Always keep implement level when operating.
•
Do not make sharp turns with the implement in
ground.
• Always lift the implement out of ground before
making sharp turns.
• Do not operate implement in field with wings folded
in transport position.
• Do not operate implement with front gangs cutting
deeper than rear gangs.
• Always place the hitch jack in the horizontal /
transport position when operating.
•
Always keep transport wheels in contact with the
ground.
• Always operate the implement with the tractor
drawbar pinned at center of tractor.
WARNING
MACHINE TIPPING OR ROLL OVER CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• Turn on level ground. Slow down when turning.
• Go up and down slopes, not across them.
• Check for adequate traction.