SECTION 3
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FLOATING AXLE BLOCKING AND
UNBLOCKING
The steered axle is suspended from the undercar-
riage in such a way that it can float about the longi-
tudinal axis of the machine (floating axle). This
feature is an advantage when driving on uneven ter-
rain. During working it is, however, necessary to
avoid axle floating. To achieve this, the oil exchange
between two hydraulic cylinders taking support on
the axle is prevented. The floating axle is then
blocked and the stability of the machine considera-
bly increased. Before using the machine for driving,
the floating axle must be unblocked.
OPERATION
The blocking and unblocking of the floating axle
activates by depressing button (1), that has two
lamps and three engagement positions:
- left and right lights out: blocking of floating axle
activated;
- left light on and right light out: blocking of floating
axle deactivated;
- left light out and right light on: automatic opera-
tion.
Depress button (1) many times until you achieve the
required condition.
AUTOMATIC MODE
To select the automatic mode or to exit this mode,
depress button (1) and hold for more than two sec-
onds.
In automatic mode some of the following conditions
take place:
- the floating axle is blocked if the travel pedal
remains inoperative for more than 0.5 seconds;
- the floating axle is released when you depress the
travel pedal;
- for the full time of stabilizers or blade operation,
the floating axle is blocked. At the end of opera-
tion, the axle blocking is restored.
Beware, at machine departure from the factory this
option is disabled. This option can be enabled or
disabled through the Service menu.
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