Gason NT8000, Руководство оператора и каталог запасных частей

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Operation
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Operating the NT8000
The design of your NT8000 provides flexibility
in tine spacings and layouts, working depths,
ground engaging tools and provision for a
multitude of attachments, allowing its use for
more than just one application or practice. Re-
gardless of the practices being employed,
there are a number of general rules that
should be followed when working the NT8000
to ensure maximum working life.
1.
Whenever starting or stopping, the tines
should always be out of the ground. When
commencing work, move off slowly and
lower the implement to the required
depth; then increase to the desired work-
ing speed (up to a maximum recom-
mended speed of 10 km/h).
2. Do not turn too sharply whilst tines are in
the ground as this will place excessive
loads on the tines, ground tools and
frame. Tines must be raised out of the
ground when turning at headlands or in
other tight situations.
3.
Do not work with the wings folded,
whether partially or completely. Ensure
wing fold cylinders are always fully ex-
tended when operating to allow wings to
float up and down.
4.
Become familiar and aware of the limita-
tion of the implement and work within
these limits. It is your responsibility to as-
sess your specific application and deter-
mine the risks involved and appropriate
action.
5.
Upon selecting the desired working depth,
set the depth stop mechanism to control
the height as per depth control section of
this manual. Once set, work implement
for approximately 100m and check depth
consistency. Adjust as necessary.
6.
Whilst working, regularly observe the en-
tire implement for any blockages of mud,
stubble or any other obstructions.
7. Avoid working on excessively steep slopes
or rocky terrain.
8.
The tines are designed to trip when en-
countering an obstacle. The implement
should never be worked with the tine
shank constantly laying back from vertical
or jumping. This may cause premature,
abnormal wear of the tine assembly.
SUCH WEAR WILL NOT BE COVERED UN-
DER WARRANTY.
Working in this manner will also increase
the loads placed on the implement frame
and increase tractor fuel consumption. In
addition, the correct ground tool working
angle and consistent depth control will
not be maintained. If such a situation per-
sists, the load on the tine must be re-
duced by:
- decreasing ground speed.
- reducing working depth.
- replacing ground tools with design that
produces less draft.
- shortening the tine shank by sliding up
the casting.
- delay working until more suitable soil
conditions prevail.
9.
Conduct (or have your dealer conduct)
pre-season checks on your implement as
per “Maintenance” section of this manual.
Replace pins and bushings immediately
where excessive wear is observed to pre-
vent damage to housings.
10.
Inspect implement and ground tools for
damage daily. Grease and Maintain as per
the “Maintenance” section of this manual.
11. It is recommended that the machine is
stored undercover when not in use. The
lifespan of hydraulic hoses, paintwork and
distribution kit components is dramati-
cally reduced when left outside for ex-
tended periods of time.