TWIGA CLASSIC S50
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Operation
Transport to work position
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Remove locking pin from slew post.
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Turn lift ram isolation tap to on position.
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Ensure rotor/motor switch is off.
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Engage PTO low revolutions.
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Lower main lift ram only, until main arm is vertical.
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Extend dipper arm outward.
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Flip transport stop over to clear lift frame.
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Slew arm forward through 90°.
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Position head till horizontal, just above ground.
Engaging Head Drive
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Select 540rpm PTO and run with low engine revs.
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With flail head in safe position switch rotor control to
‘ON’.
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Cold start
- it is important not to run at full speed with cold oil. Run at
low speed for at least 15 minutes to allow oil to warm up.
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Afterwards slowly increase engine revs to obtain correct PTO speed,
540rpm.
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Never attempt to start rotor while under load.
Disengage Head Drive
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Slowly decrease engine revolutions to a fast idle.
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Move rotor control lever (5) to ‘OFF’.
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Never increase or decrease PTO speed rapidly, this could seriously
damage pumps and motor.
