5 - Operation
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Manoeuvring of the boom (Z-version) with HC 5500
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Attention! This is a general instruction, it may differer depending on boom type. Please refer to specific boom manual
for more instructions.
The switches on the hydraulic control box controls the following
functions:
1.
Power ON/OFF
2.
Pendulum lock
3.
Boom tilt left
4.
Boom lift raise/lower
5.
Boom tilt right
6.
Boom slanting
7.
Boom outer folding left
8.
Boom inner folding (both sides)
9.
Optional function
10.
Optional function
11.
Manual track control (left/right) (optional)
12.
Track control auto (manual/auto/lock) (optional)
13.
Boom outer folding right
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WARNING! Ensure that the pendulum lock is locked before using the fold functions.
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WARNING! Ensure that transport safety chains are removed and the boom is clear from the transport brackets before
unfolding.
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WARNING! The folding functions must only be operated when the sprayer is stationary! Failure to do so will damage
the boom.
For unfolding of the boom then do the following:
1.
Check that pendulum (2) is locked.
2.
Push switch (4) upwards to lift the boom clear of the front transport brackets.
3.
Push switch (8) downwards to unfold the inner sections. Rear transport hooks disengage automatically.
4.
Push switches (3) and (5) downwards to lower the individual tilt rams.
5.
Push switch (7) to the left and (13) to the right to unfold outer sections.
6.
Push switch (6) to correct slant angle.
7.
Push switch (4) downwards to lower the boom to correct height above crop or ground level.
8.
Unlock pendulum (2).
For folding of the boom then do the following:
Push switch (6) to set neutral slant angle (no slant). Check that pendulum (2) is locked.
Push switch (4) upwards to raise the boom to highest possible position.
Push switch (7) to the right and (13) to the left to fold outer sections.
Push switches (3) and (5) upwards to raise the individual tilt rams.
Push switch (8) upwards to fold the inner sections. Make sure to fold the inner sections against the vertical slide pads. Push
switch (4) downwards to lower the boom until the rear transport hooks are firmly engaged.
Push switches (3) and (5) downwards to lower the individual tilt rams until they rest on the front transport brackets.
