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8.0 TRANSPORTING
THE
VERTI-TOP
The user is responsible for transporting the Verti-Top in back of the tractor over public roads.
Verify the national legislation regarding the regulations.
On open fields while the machine is raised and if circumstances allow this, the maximum
permitted speed is 12 km/h (7.5 mph) due to the weight of the Verti-Top.
A higher speed can be dangerous for the driver and/or the public and can even damage the
machine.
Ensure that the top rod is attached and under pressure.
When the machine is raised off the ground, the front axle of the tractor has to
support minimum 20% of its weight.
The machine must be attached while it us in the ‘transport’ position
(Figure 14, C)
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9.0 USING
THE
VERTI-TOP
Before using the Verti-Top in a location, you should check the following items:
1.
Are there loose objects in the field? First remove these objects.
2.
Are there slopes? The maximum slope is 20 degrees for this machine.
3.
Always go from top to bottom.
4.
Is there danger of flying objects (e.g., balls) that distract the attention of
the driver? If so, the Verti-Top
CANNOT
be used.
5.
Is there danger of sinking/sliding away? If so, postpone the processing
until conditions improve.
6.
If the soil is wet, postpone the activities until conditions improve.
7.
If the machine vibrates too severely, reduce the PTO speed.
8.
Do not make sharp bends and preferably, drive in straight lines; otherwise you
might damage the subsoil.
10.0 START/STOP
PROCEDURE
The start procedure is
VERY
important. If this procedure is not executed as described below, it might
result in serious damage to the machine.
The start procedure is as follows:
1. Check the Verti-Top for loose components and look whether all components function
properly. Check whether the locking pins
(Figure 14, D)
are in the correct position so that
the wheels are secure.
!! If loose components are observed or components do not function
properly, the problems must be solved before using the Verti-Top !!
2. Drive to the spot where the processing should take place.
3. Carefully drop the Verti-Top to the subsoil.
4. Set the working depth of the machine statically as described in Chapter 6.
