ORBITAL
23
Running Up Your Machine
1. First ensure the rotor is
in the ‘off’ position and P.T.O. drive is
disengaged, and then start the tractor.
2. Engage P.T.O. into gear and run machine up to half revs allowing oil to
circulate for about 5 minutes before operating arms.
3. Re-check oil level, - check for oil leaks
4. Operate the arms through the full amount of travel, check all
movements are functioning correctly.
5. Place flail head near ground in a safe position and with tractor revs low
idle, select ‘start’ position for the flail motor.
6. Once rotor is settled, slowly increase revs of P.T.O. to 540 R.P.M. and
run for a further 5 minutes. Slowly reduce revs and then disengage
P.T.O.
7. Check all hoses for kinks, pinching, chafing and leaks.
8. Re-check oil level.
Warning
The rotor will take a long time to stop. Never leave the cab until P.T.O. is
disengaged, engine stopped and rotor has stopped spinning.
Warnings
Avoid raising the tractor linkage once the stabiliser bars are locked
in place.
Always lower the tractor linkage and allow all the weight to be
carried by the stabiliser frame. Failure to observe this warning will
result in bending the stabiliser frame.
22.
Use only tractors with safety glass. If
windows are not laminated safety glass,
polycarbonate glazing must be fitted between
operator and cab meshing. Shape mesh to
cover all windows that the driver will look
through to view flail head in any operating
position. Mesh can be retained by springs and
clips supplied, but it is the
operator’s
responsibility to ensure guarding is firmly in
place.