ADJUST GROUND SPEED
ADJUST GROUND SPEED
Rotary Hoe RH15 / RH18
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ADJUST GROUND SPEED
It will be necessary to establish a travel
speed that gives the desired effectiveness.
Always run at the established travel speed.
However, the best results are obtained when
the ground speed is 12 - 16 kph (7 - 10 mph).
Ground speed variations in the field will
automatically be compensated. Higher
speeds tend to increase the teeth’s ground
penetration.
Always operate at a comfortable speed. Do
not operate so quickly that the toolbar
bounces while going through the field.
Effective results require that the teeth are
used at a consistent depth in a consistent
manner. Machine bouncing will prevent this
required consistency.
IMPORTANT: Never back up with
Rotary Hoe in the ground.
IMPORTANT: Never turn with the
Rotary Hoe in its down position.
IMPORTANT: When turning on the
headlands, only raise the toolbar
enough to clear the soil surface and
crops. Excessive gauge wheel
scrubbing and soil berming will occur
if the toolbar is raised too high when
turning on headlands.
