Textron PT-3500, Operator'S Manual

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Revolution Series PT-3500 / PT-7500 Puller Tensioner Page 54
Operation
Payout Operations
Hydraulic Assisted Payout (cont.):

Set the tension limit for the
machine to Zero
using the
rotational control knob.
Once the tension is set, press
the knob to lock in the new
limit.

Begin paying out the rope by depressing the
joystick trigger then pull back slightly on the
joystick, bringing it out of neutral, and then
pause for about three seconds for the brake to
release. Once the brake releases, with the
joystick trigger still depressed, slowly move
the joystick forward to begin forward payout
drum rotation. Once the joystick has crossed
over neutral, the joystick trigger should be
released. Once rotations speed is at the
desired level, the joystick itself can be
released.

Continue to monitor the line speed and the
footage counter.

Once the rope is paid out and operations have
concluded, place the joystick control into the
center neutral position with the trigger
released, and ensure that the
hydraulic drum brake is set.
CAUTION: Never payout all of
the rope off of the drum. Leave
at least one layer of rope
wrapped
on the drum.
Otherwise, the rope end could
be pulled from its anchor point.
CAUTION: Before handling any pilot, pulling, or
conductor lines attached to this machine, the
operator must ensure that the hydraulic drum brake
is set and the joystick is in the neutral position with
the joystick trigger released.
NOTE: To stop drum rotation at any time, return the
joystick control to the center neutral position with
the joystick trigger released , and the hydraulic
drum brake will set.
NOTE: The three second pause allows the hydraulic
system time to build enough pressure to sustain
any pre-existing line tension before releasing the
brake. This is a safety feature of the system that
prevents the drum from rapidly paying out or
jolting as soon as the brake is released.
NOTE: The reason the joystick must first be pulled
back during payout is that this motion triggers the
release of the hydraulic brake and begins the
hydraulic pressure building sequence. As soon as
the brake releases, the operator will notice the
drum beginning to rotate very slowly backward
toward the operator. This is also designed to pull
any slack out of the line.
WARNING: When the line is being driven out with
a truck or other off road vehicle , ensure that the
payout vehicle has completely stopped prior to
returning the joystick to the center neutral position
with the joystick trigger released to set the brake.
Otherwise,
serious personal injury and/or
equipment damage will result. Also, limit off road
vehicle speed to account for sudden accidental
changes in line tension.