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!! Make sure that the tractor is blocked well and cannot move on its own
accord !!
!! Switch off the tractor before descending !!
5. If required, the top rod can be placed in the terrain-following operating position. For that purpose,
place the top rod in the slotted hole
(Figure 14, D)
.
6.
Raise the Verti-Top slightly and drive to the starting point.
7. Let the machine drop until the machine hovers above the ground at approx. 50mm.
8. Engage the tractor in the correct gear.
9. Switch on the PTO with a low number of motor revolutions.
10. Raise the number of PTO revolutions to approx. 300 rpm.
11. Set the tractor in forward motion and let the Verti-Top sink onto the pre-adjusted wheels with a
smooth movement.
12. Drive forwards and increase the rotational speed until the PTO rotational speed of 540 rpm is
achieved.
!! The rotational speed may not exceed 540 rpm. More rotations per minute can
severely damage the machine !!
Stopping occurs as follows:
1. While driving, raise the machine until it hovers above the ground at approx. 50mm
2. Stop the PTO and raise the machine even further.
3. Drive to the next location and start the operation as described above.
11.0 DETACHING
THE
VERTI-TOP
The machine can be detached from the tractor in the following manner
(See Figure 12)
:
1. Drive the Verti-Top to a parking area with a firm/flat surface.
!! Make sure that the tractor is blocked well and cannot move on its own
accord !!
!! Switch off the tractor before descending !!
2. Adjust the height of the wheels so that the rake and brushes stand free from the ground (see
Chapter 6.0).
3. Lower the machine onto the ground.
4. Make sure that the machine cannot move on its own accord by blocking the wheels.
5. Remove the top rod.
6. Disconnect the PTO.
7. Disconnect the lower connecting arms of the tractor.
!! Make sure that the Verti-Top stands stable and cannot roll away
and/or slide off !!
8. Start the tractor and drive off.
Optional:
1.
Remove the locking pins
(Figure 14, E)
so that the wheels can swing around.
2.
Push the Verti-Top to a parking area.
When putting away the machine, it is advised not to have the brush touch
the subsoil or any other objects in order to prevent the risk of bending the
brush hairs.
