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EL 142 POWER TILLER
The
POWER TILLER
rotor fitted with mulch blades
"BH"
is world renown for its excellent incorporation of organic
matter into the ground.
The
POWER TILLER
rotor can be equipped with either 2 or 3 spades, depending on the soil profile required. When
it comes to turning in stubble and reclaiming old pastures, the Power Tiller rotor is at it’s best.
The
Power Tiller rotor fitted with mulch blades "BH"
is recommended for :
- turning in green manure, dung, harvest residues
- reclaiming old pastures
- orchard maintenance
- turning in stubble
- market gardening.
Note : Before working in vegetable residue, an independant shredder must be used
first to obtain a fine
shred and even distribution of residue so that it can then be easily incorporated into the ground, getting
a good mix. The more residue there is, the more important this is.
Hints on use :
- Allow the rotor to rotate at ist working speed before engaging it into the soil. Gradually lower the machine while
pulling forward with the tractor.
- Always work in a straight line. When turning, lift machine out of work.
- Never work in reverse, otherwise damage could occur to some component parts.
- Do not disengage the PTO drive unless the machine has been lifted out of work.
Important remarks :
Like many farm machines, use of the
EL 142
entails limits which must be respected in all situations. These limits
are often tied in with :
- meteorological conditions
: avoid working during and immediately after rainfall, wait until ground to be worked
is completely drained,
- soil types
: smooth clods indicate too malleable or too humid soil to be worked in. Wait until ground is completely
drained. Soil consistency is ideal when clods crumble without sticking,
- tractor power
: adapt working depth, forward speed and rotor speed
(rotational frequency)
to power available
and type of work to be done.
Never exceed the maximum allowable tractor DIN power : 103 kW (140 hp).
- hood adjustment
: The machine should not be operated with the hood (Q) (photo 17, page 19) completely
closed. The hood should always be sufficiently open so that worked ground can flow out freely. If the rotor is
operating deep down in the soil and the hood is closed, the large amount of worked ground could clog the rotor
and deteriorate the hoods.
