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8.0 TRANSPORTING THE VERTI-TOP
The user is responsible for transporting the Verti-Top in back of the tractor over public
roads. Verify the national legislation regarding the regulations.
On open fields while the machine is raised, the maximum permitted speed is 20 km/h (12.4
mph) due to the weight of the Verti-Top.
A higher speed can be dangerous for the driver and/or the public and can even damage the
machine.
Make sure that the uppermost top rod is attached and is pressurized
in the transport position (see Figure 9)! If this is not done, the
machine can incur serious damage.
When the machine is raised off the ground, the front axle of the
tractor has to support minimum 20% of its weight.
9.0 DRIVING SPEED
The driving speed is limited to 12 km/h (7.5mph).
It is NOT recommended to drive faster due to the fact that excessive wear & tear and
damage can occur to the machine and to the subsoil.
10.0 USING THE VERTI-TOP
Before using the Verti-Top in a location, you should check the following items:
1.
Are there loose objects in the field? First remove these objects.
2.
Are there slopes? The maximum slope is 20 degrees for the Verti-Top.
Always go from top to bottom.
3.
Is there danger of flying objects (e.g., golf balls) that distract the attention of the
driver? If so, the Verti-Top CANNOT be used.
4.
Is there danger of sinking/sliding away? If so, postpone the Verti-Top processing
until conditions improve.
5.
If the soil is wet, postpone the activities until conditions improve.
6.
If the machine vibrates too severely, return to the starting point with PTO speed.
7.
A field can be worked two or three times in the same or different directions in
order to obtain a better cleaning.
8.
Do not make sharp bends and preferably, drive in straight lines; otherwise you
might damage the subsoil.
