Power steering
When turning do not hold the steering tight on full lock
as this will cause the relief valve to blow off
and the system to overheat. Do not turn the steering whilst the Agribuggy is stationary particularly when
on hard surfaces. This causes unnecessary, excessive pressures in the steering system especially when
wide tyres are fitted.
For information on the optional four wheel steering system please see appendix 1 towards the
rear of this manual
Throttle.
The Agribuggy is not normally fitted with a hand throttle in the cab. It is not possible to use a hand throttle
in the field due to type of fuel pump governing system fitted to this engine. The foot throttle should be
used for normal applications and you will find a constant speed can quite easily be maintained with a little
practice.
A remote hand throttle is fitted onto the rear cab panel near the step. It is fitted to enable the PTO speed
to be held at 540 rpm when stationary for self-filling the sprayer.
Ensure that the hand throttle is returned to the tick-over position immediately after use.
Do not leave the machine unattended when the hand throttle is being used
Gearchange
The gear lever, situated at right-hand side of seat, operates the gearbox by a cable system. The shift
pattern is of a conventional layout. It is light to operate and should not be forced. If difficulty is
experienced when selecting a gear, return to neutral, remove foot from clutch then depress clutch again
and re-select gear required.
When selecting reverse gear,whilst moving the lever back allow it to
move slightly to the left to ensure the gear is fully engaged.
Please note there is a gate fitted in the
gearbox which makes it impossible to go directly from fifth gear to reverse.
FRAZIER ICM
Introduction
The Agribuggy is fitted with a multi-function monitor which displays and monitors all the various functions
relating to the engine, ground and PTO speeds, area covered etc. It has various audible and visual
warnings built in and links to the sprayer controls, the four wheel steer system (if fitted) and to the air
conditioning. It is relatively easy to operate and the majority of the calibration figures are factory preset.
In addition to the ICM you may have either an RDS Delta 3 or 4 sprayer controller fitted. The instructions
later in this chapter for working out and setting the calibration factors for wheel circumference, can also
be used for these units. The additional features of these units are explained in more detail in an
accompanying booklet.
The calibration factors for all Deltas are normally factory preset, however, it is recommended that
the wheel circumference be re-calibrated in field conditions, before using the machine, to ensure
accuracy of applications.
Operation
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