Vicon Extra 532, Service Manual, Page: 13 / 90

Changing the rpm
Changing the rpm
Checking the rpm
Checking the rpm
Checking the rpm
Checking the rpm
Checking the rpm
Checking the rpm
• The swivel gear can be
switched to 2 modes, 540 rpm
or 1000 rpm.
From the factory the
machine is adapted to
tractors that run at 540 RPM
on the PTO.
• The swivel gear is factory-
fitted with a sign that gives the
tractor's PTO shaft rpm.
• If the sign shows 1000 rpm,
the machine must run at a
rotational speed of 1000 rpm.
• If the sign shows 540 rpm, the
machine must run at a
rotational speed of 540 rpm.
• The swivel gear's rpm can
also be checked by observing
the gear's pivot joint.
• Check the swivel gear in the
following way:
Observe the gear's profile in
the middle of the swivel gear.
If the swivel gear's profile on
the lower part of the swivel
gear is wide, the machine
should be run at a rotational
speed of 1000 rpm.
• For 1000 rpm. 3 turns for the
disc. makes one turn on
tractors PTO outlet.
• If the swivel gear's profile on
the lower part of the swivel
gear is narrow, the machine
should be run at a rotational
speed of 540 rpm.
• For 540 rpm.; ± 6 turns for
the disc will make one turn on
tractors PTO outlet
In case the RPM need to be
changed;
• Disassemble the gearbox
from the drawbar.
• Remove the air release plug
and the oil plug and switch
them over by using a suitable
sealant on the tapered
threads of the plugs.
• Remove the adapter for the
PTO shaft and switch it over
to the other side.
2.1 Setting 540 or 1000 rpm for PTO
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