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5. Lower Verti-Drain unit by pulling lever 5 to the rear. As the decall shows, the Verti-Drain unit
will drop and the V-belt drive will be engaged at the same time.
6. Drop the Verti-Drain unit fully on the ground (on the front roller).
7. Increase engine rpm’s till maximum (3000 rpm).
@The machine needs to be lowered GENTLY.
@ Don’t drive backwards with the tines in the ground, or close to the ground.
@ It is possible to make turns during working with the unit. Don’t make curves too tight.
@ If the rear wheels start to slip, use the weight transfer, see chapter 11.0.
At the end of the pass, stop as follows:
1.
Reduce engine rpm till about 75% of its maximum
2.
Lift Verti-Drain out of the ground by pushing lever 5 forward, when the unit is out of the
ground the V-belt drive will stop and the brake will stop the Verti-Drain from running
anymore
3.
Turn unit for next pass.
@ Verti-Drain unit should be lifted fully, otherwise wear may occur to the V-Belts and the brake
on the V-Belts is not properly working
.
@ During work the front roller needs to be stable on the ground. If the machine starts to be
unstable, change the rpm's on the engine. If this doesn't make any difference, adjust the
working depth or change to other tines who may penetrate easier.
@ If nothing is done on the instability of the machine, serious troubles may arise afterwards. The
machine is NOT protected against these circumstances on the long term.
7.0 GENERAL USAGE OF VERTI-DRAIN
The VERTI-DRAIN can only be used when the circumstances are right. Check the following
items:
1. Are there any loose objects on the field. If so, these must be removed first.
2. Are there any slopes. The maximum slope for the VERTI-DRAIN is 20 degrees. Always
operate the VERTI-DRAIN from the top to the bottom of a slope.
3. Are there any pipes/wires/cables in the ground. If so, ascertain at what depth and set the
working depth at a maximum of 60% of the pipe etc. depth.
4. Are there any hard objects in the ground. If so, operate the VERTI-DRAIN with a very low
engine speed, or adjust working depth.
5. Is there any danger of flying objects such as golf balls, which could distract the attention of the
driver ? If so, the VERTI-DRAIN can not be operated at that moment.
6. Is there any danger of subsidence or land/mud slides ? If so, the VERTI-DRAIN cannot be
operated on the field at that moment.
7. Is the ground frozen or very wet. Postpone operation till circumstances are better.
8. When ground is very compacted, use shorter thinner tines to penetrate, or adjust working depth.
