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OPERATION
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Stop ELECTRIC CLUTCH immediately if vibration
continues after a few evolutions during start
-
up and
anytime thereafter. Wait for all moving parts to come
to a complete stop before dismounting from vehicle
to check for probable causes. Make necessary
repairs and adjustments before continuing.
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Start the engine, engage and disengage the
electric clutch to be sure it functions normally.
Make sure the emergency switch is working
perfectly. Make sure all the controls are working
well.
IMPORTANT:
If excessive vibrations
continue after 3 seconds at full engine speed,
disengage the blades immediately
,
shut down engine, and remove switch key.
Check blades for a lock
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up situation. Block cutter deck up before working under the unit. Unlock blades,
remove support blocks, and repeat “Blade Engagement” instructions.
BURNISHING PROCEDURE
The burnishing procedure must be performed before the first utilisation of the accessory and after a prolonged
period of inactivity. Burnishing the engaging system will ensure proper performance and will help avoid
damages.
1. Make sure the blades are free of any obstruction. Start the engine.
2. Engage electric clutch.
3. Disengage electric clutch and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Repeat procedure (steps 2 & 3) 10 times within 30 seconds intervals to avoid overheating the clutch which
may result in damage.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting to work,
sit on the driver’s seat and always
install on yourself the emergency switch
lanyard
that is linked to the control box.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to start the unit with engagement knob pulled up in the “ENGAGED” position.
Using the control box, follow these steps:
Set the throttle ever on the control box to “START” position.
Turn key to the “ACCESSORY” setting, then to the “START” setting.
Set throttle lever to minimum RPM.
Allow engine to idle a few moments before engaging the blades.
BLADE ENGAGEMENT & DISENGAGEMENT
The remaining inspections are made by engaging the blades to check for vibrations.
Cutter blades can lock
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up against each other during start
-
up and shut
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down.
Following Blade Engagement and Blade Disengagement instructions below will help eliminate blade lock up.
BLADES (ELECTRIC CLUTCH) ENGAGEMENT
a)Make sure the engine is running at idle or slightly
above.
b)While engine is running at idle, engage the blades
by pulling up the engagement switch.
NOTE:
Initial start
-
up vibration is normal and should
stop after a few revolutions.
c)Once cutter is running smoothly, slowly increase
engine speed.
IMPORTANT:
After ramping up to engine full throttle,
ensure that rough cutter is not vibrating excessively
for at least 3 seconds.
BLADES (ELECTRIC CLUTCH) DISENGAGEMENT
a)Slowly decrease throttle speed until engine idle
speed is reached.
b)Then, push down the engagement switch to
disengage the blades.
c)Engage vehicle park brake, shut vehicle engine off,
and remove switch key. Stay on vehicle until blades
are completely stopped.
STARTING THE ENGINE, INSPECTIONS AND BURNISHING THE CLUTCH
