Nogueira FTN-1600, Instruction Manual

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Instructions Manual
4. Preparation
14 knives
14 launchers
7 knives
7 launchers
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,
NOTE!
The chopping rotor of the harvester is designed to
chop with 14 or 7 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);
ƒ
Tractor power used;
ƒ
Cutting size desired.
It is recommended for:
Harvesting corn and sorghum: 14 knives.
Harvesting sugar cane and elephant grass:
7 knives.
This is not a rule, just a suggestion.
Your Harvester leaves the factory with 14 knives.
4.11- Number of rotor knives
KNIFE
LAUNCHER