Issue 9 February 2006
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2.4.6 Tilting the hopper
There are two situations where you will need to tilt the hopper:
•
In order to empty it (unlock catches)
•
In order to access the fan casing or the engine (
do not
unlock catches)
In order to empty the hopper
a. Before you tilt the hopper, always unlock both over centre catches
shown on the picture.
Simply pull to unlock the catch & ensure the catch is fully open before
attempting to raise the hopper.
b. Switch to Sweep mode (so that the engine revs. are high enough to tilt the hopper)
c. Engage neutral.
d. Press the hopper switch (up) until the hopper is fully tilted.
- Raises the hopper
- Lowers the hopper
