Operation 17
Operate the unit approximately LEVEL. That
is, front (Item 1) in Photo 4014 of main frame
should clear ground about the same as the rear
(Item 2.)
CAUTION: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJU-
RY CAN RESULT. EXCESSIVE FRONT
FRAME/GROUND CLEARANCE CAUSES
MORE DEBRIS TO THROW FORWARD UNDER
THE TRASH SHIELDS. NEVER STAND NEAR,
OR AHEAD OF, A RUNNING MACHINE.
FIGURE 38 PHOTO NO. 4014
HITCH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Rotate rockshaft/wheels until knives clear
ground by GREATER than 3 inches.
FIGURE 38A PHOTO NO. 4013
With unit attached to tractor, remove hitch
jack from storage position on top of gearbox
at Item 1 and insert on pivot provided on left
side of unit at Item 2 (see figure 38A). Adjust
jack to remove unit weight from hitch and
tractor drawbar.
WARNING: DEATH OR SERIOUS INJU-
RY CAN RESULT. NEVER ATTEMPT TO
ADJUST DRAFT LINK WITHOUT FIRST
SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF SHREDDER
WITH HITCH JACK AT PIVOT PROVIDED.
FIGURE 52C PHOTO NO. 3548
At this time remove bolts and or pin adjust-
ment from draft link (see figure 52C) and
proceed to adjust jack in combination with
wheel arms to achieve desired unit profile
(see figure 38). Reattach draft link and re-
move hitch jack and return to storage posi-
tion on top of gearbox.
2. Recheck knives/ground clearance and re-
adjust rockshaft/wheels, as well as draft link
length, if necessary.
3. Chop/shred a short distance, stop and check
stubble to insure knives are properly clearing
ground and satisfactory performance is ob-
tained. If necessary, reset rockshaft/wheels
and drawbar’s underneath draft link.
A direct throw flail chopper is NOT A PRECISION
CUT MACHINE! Do not expect it to perform the
same as a cylinder cut/precision shearbar har-
vester.
Successful chopping and loading depends on
numerous variables, among which are:
- Maintaining a uniform 540 (or slightly higher)
PTO speed.
- Matching forward speed to crop density, avail-
able tractor power and chopper capability.
- Proper awareness of trailing wagon draft load
in hilly operation as it affects overall system
performance.
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