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TRANSPORT
When in transport the P.T.O. must be disengaged and the power to the control box
switched off.
The acceptable speed of transport will vary greatly depending upon the ground conditions.
In any conditions avoid driving at a speed which causes exaggerated bouncing as this will
put unnecessary strain on the tractors top hitch position and increase the likelihood of the
tension link contacting the cab rear cross member.
TRANSPORT HEIGHT
There is no fixed dimension for transport
height. It will vary depending on the
height that the machine is carried and the
degree of arm fold that the rear of the cab
will allow.
For the majority of installations the transport
height will generally fall between a minimum
of 3.45m and a maximum of 3.65m when
the machine is correctly folded
MOVING FROM TRANSPORT TO WORK POSITION
(all models)
To revert to the work position' the previous procedures for the relevant models are largely
reversed.
NOTE: Remember to unscrew the lift ram tap.
ENGAGING DRIVE
T.i. models only
Ensure that the rotor control lever is in the 'Stop’ position before engaging the P.T.O. shaft.
Allow the oil to circulate for a minute or so before operating the armhead levers. Position
the flail head in a safe position, increase the engine speed to a high idle and move rotor
control lever to 'START’. After initial surging the rotor will run at an even speed.
S.i. models only
Place the flail head at a safe attitude and bring the tractor engine revolutions to 1000 r.p.m.
Engage the P.T.O. and slowly increase revs. until operating speeds are attained.
