14.
Engage the traction unit PTO at a low engine
speed.
15.
Increase the traction unit PTO speed to
approximately 300 rpm.
16.
Drive the traction unit forward slowly and allow
the attachment to smoothly lower onto the
rollers.
Note:
Ensure the second machine is following
to collect the debris.
17.
Slowly lower the attachment until it reaches the
working depth.
18.
Drive forward and increase the rotational speed
until the PTO driveshaft speed reaches 540 rpm.
19.
Increase the traction unit speed to a maximum
of 3 km/h (1.8 mph).
Important:
Ensure the speed of the traction
unit does not exceed 3km/h (1.8 mph).
20.
Drive the traction unit and attachment a few
meters (yards) and check the working depth.
If necessary, adjust the working depth as
described in
Adjusting the Working Depth (page
.
21.
After operating the attachment, close the
hydraulic valve on the traction unit to stop
the belts and turn around by raising it to
approximately 50 mm (2 inches) above the
ground.
Note:
Ensure there is enough clearance around
the machine where you turn around.
22.
After turning around, allow the second machine
to drive under the conveyor, open the hydraulic
valve on the traction unit to start the belts, lower
the attachment, and continue operation.
Stopping the Attachment
1.
Decrease the PTO driveshaft speed to
approximately 300 rpm by decreasing the
engine speed.
2.
Lift the machine slightly off the ground.
3.
Switch the PTO off as soon as the knives no
longer touch the soil.
4.
Close the hydraulic valve on the traction unit to
stop the belts.
5.
Lift the attachment.
6.
Allow the second machine to move away from
the conveyor.
7.
Go to the next work area.
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