Instruction & Maintenance Manual
Sheet 1.41
Phoenix
‘SPC10e’
Self Propelled Metering Chipping Spreader
03/12
Joystick Control
Ground speed, service braking and direction of travel control
come from the forward & backward movement (stroke) of the
joystick. This selects a given maximum speed the machine can
reach when the joystick is fully stroked (both forward and
backward).
As the joystick is moved forward from
neutral,
the ground speed
will increase. The faster the joystick is moved forward the faster
the machine will travel. Likewise, as the joystick is moved
backward, to its
neutral
position, the machine will slow (brake)
according to how fast it is moved. When slowing the effect is that
of the machine braking and can be severe if the joystick is
moved rapidly.
The joystick should be moved smoothly and without a jerky
action. This ensures smooth operation of the ‘
SPC10e’
.
To reverse the machine, the joystick is moved back from the
neutral
position. To increase reverse speed move the joystick
back further. To slow and stop, the joystick should be moved
forward to its
neutral
position.
The joystick can be moved into any position and will remain at
that position, if released it will hold the set ground speed. At its
centre, where a detent location can be felt, is the NEUTRAL
position. In NEUTRAL the machine is not ‘in drive’; however, the
machine may still move if the parking brake is not applied.
High Speed Range Operating
In HIGH range the machine will progressively slow when
climbing steep gradients. The power limit of the machine is
being reached. If the machine starts to slow, move back the
joystick until the ground speed is maintainable. If the joystick is
left fully forward the machine will slow down until stationary.
In High range when descending a slope, the machine’s speed
may increase above the normal maximum of 28 kph. The
machines’ speed can reach 35kph. Slow the machine gently by
applying the brakes – DO NOT brake hard. If necessary, also
slow the machine by pulling back the joystick.
IMPORTANT
Do not travel in HIGH range with the front or rear
hopper filled.
