Operation
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Crop processing
The following methods of crop processing are possible with the rotary
tedder:
•
Tedding.
•
Turning.
•
Night swath laying.
•
Swath laying
•
Night swath turning.
Night swathing is possible only with the use of an additional swathing
gear.
→
"Night swath gear box", page 72
Night swath laying: work at max. 540 rpm.
Night swaths can be tedded again by turning.
Tedding
Turning
Night swath laying
When tedding, the freshly cut crop
is distributed over the sward.
Recommended PTO stub shaft
speed: approx. 400 rpm
Turning ensures uniform drying of
the crop after cutting.
Recommended PTO stub shaft
speed: approx. 400 rpm
Night swathing arranges the
distributed crop in small swathes.
Fit the night swath gear box.
Maximum PTO stub shaft speed
540 rpm
Swath laying
Night swath turning
Prevent crossing swathes
Swath laying disperses the
available swath to allow it to dry
better.
For uniform drying, use night swath
turning.
Swaths should not be crossed. This
puts uneven loads on the machine.