Operation
64
Swathing
Requirements
After setting the machine as described in chapter »Preparations on
the field« page 56, you can start swathing.
The machine is set as follows:
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Swath former extended and adjusted.
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Tine supports attached and secured.
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Rotor securing device released.
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The single-acting hydraulic control device on the tractor is set to
the floating position.
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Machine in work position.
Starting work
Switch on the tractor.
Open the ball valve.
Set the single-acting hydraulic control device on tractor to the
floating position.
Check that there is nobody in the working area of the machine.
Switch on the PTO shaft at a low engine speed.
Slowly increase the speed. Do not exceed the maximum
speed of 540 rpm.
Select a driving speed at which the crop is picked up cleanly and
completely.
Start swathing at the edge of the field and at headlands to avoid sub-
sequently driving over the crop.
The slip clutch of the machine may also respond at low speed if resis-
tance is increased due to excess crop or obstacles.
No persons in the working area
Ensure that no persons are present in the slewing and working
area of the machine. Persons could be caught by the machine
within this area. This could result in fatal injury.
Distance from the rotor
Maintain a safe distance from the rotor when it is rotating. Nobody
may remain in close proximity to the machine when rakes and
swathers are running. Serious or fatal injury would be caused as
a result.
