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7.0 Operation of the Verti-Drain
®
Before the Verti-Drain® is used in the field, the following should be checked:
1. Are there any loose objects in the field? Remove these first.
2.
Are there any slopes? The maximum slope this machine can work on is 20 degrees.
Always work downhill.
3. Does the ground contain cables or pipes? If so, determine their depth and set the
operating depth of the machine to 60% of this depth.
4. Does the ground contain hard objects? If so, use the Verti-Drain
®
at a low speed and
adjust the operating depth.
5. Is there any danger of flying objects, such as golf balls, which may distract the attention
of the driver? If so, do NOT use the Verti-Drain
®
.
6. Is there any danger of sinking or sliding away? If so, postpone working with the Verti-
Drain
®
.
7. If the soil is frozen or very wet, the work should be postponed until the conditions are
more favourable.
8. When the soil is very compact, use shorter tines or adjust the operating depth.
8.0 Transportation of the Verti-Drain
®
The Verti-Drain
®
may not be driven over the public road. Put the Verti-Drain
®
on a trailer.
Use a safe trailer system to transport the Verti-Drain
®
. Decrease the transportation speed of
the Verti-Drain
®
on slopes and undulating areas.
You can also tow the Verti-Drain
®
should a trailer system not be available. The hydraulic
system must be in
neutral
to tow the Verti-Drain
®
. The handle to put the pump in neutral can
be found behind the pump and can be reached through the recess from the cap on the pump
side.
* Ensure that you do not drive faster than 8 km/h (5 miles per hour) when towing the
Verti-Drain
®
. If the Verti-Drain
®
is towed using a higher speed, the pump, hydraulic
motors and other hydraulic components may suffer damage.
* The position of the handle can be set vertically/horizontally with a spanner for
towing purposes.
Switch
Horizontal = Driving
Vertical = Towing
