Nogueira FTN-1000 G3, Instruction Manual

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Instructions Manual
4. Preparation
4.10 - Number of rotor knives
6.
Change the gears (G) according to the
chopping length you want;
7.
Replace all previously removed items;
The chopping rotor of the harvester is
designed to chop with 12, 6, 4 or 3 knives.
The quantity of knives used should take into
account the following aspects:
ƒ
Crop (type, age, etc);
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Purpose of harvest (silage, daily treatment);
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Tractor power used;
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Cutting size desired.
It is recommended for:
Harvesting corn and sorghum: 12 knives.
Harvesting sugar cane and elephant grass:
4 or 6 knives. This is not a rule, just a
suggestion. Your Harvester leaves the factory
with 12 knives.
12 Knives
6 Launchers
6 Knives
6 Launchers
4 Knives
4 Launchers
3 Knives
3 Launchers
Possible settings:
LAUNCHER
KNIFE
NOTE!
What sizes of cut to use?
If you do not have previous experience
on the property that can help you
determine the ideal cut size for your
working conditions,
G