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10.0 DISCONNECTING THE VERTI-GROOM
Fig. 9
The machine can be disconnected from the tractor as follows
(see Fig 9)
:
1. Drive the Verti-Groom to its storage place, which must have a stable and flat ground.
!! Ensure that the tractor is well blocked and cannot start moving by itself !!
!! Switch the tractor off before dismounting !!
2. Unscrew the spindles 4 so that the running wheels are lower than the spring pins.
3. Lower the adjustable leg 5 and lock it with pin 6 and the appropriate safety pin.
4. Carefully lower the Verti-Groom onto the ground.
5. Release the top rod 3.
6. Remove the safety pin from pin 2. Remove the pin from the top-rod connection.
7. Remove the safety pins from pins 1 and remove the pins.
8.
!! Make sure the Verti-Groom is stable and cannot roll/slide away!!
9. Start the tractor and drive it away from the machine.
When placing in storage, it is recommended not to allow the spring pins/brush
to touch the ground or other objects in order to prevent the spring pins/bristles
from being bent.
11.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Too little material loosened
Working depth is not set
deeply enough.
Ground is too hard.
Increase the working depth.
Drive a few more passes, each
time with a deeper setting.
Poor appearance of field after
completion.
Working depth is set too
deeply.
Drag brush does not drag
over the ground
Drag brush damaged.
Decrease the working depth.
Decrease the working depth.
Change length of top rod.
Replace or repair.
