Freeman 280 - Learning to Operate the Baler

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3. Do not execute sharp turns at speeds over 3
mph on smooth, level ground. Go even slower
when on rough, uneven, or sloped ground.
4. Become smooth and comfortable starting,
stopping, steering and backing up at very slow
ground speeds before going to the next step.
5. After you are comfortable operating the
machine at walking speeds, advance the hydro-
static drive control lever a little bit to increase
your speed and become comfortable with how
the machine reacts at this speed.
6. Repeat this procedure through the range of
the hydrostatic drive control lever until you
can start, stop and maneuver the machine
smoothly.
7. Bring the machine to a stop, with the hydro-
static drive control lever in the neutral position.
8. Place the Engine Speed Switch in the high
throttle position. This will increase the
engine RPM and the speed of the machine
(see Figure 70).
9. Repeat steps 1 through 7 above.
10. Now that you are stopped, leave the Engine
Speed Switch in the high position and place
the ground speed switch in the ROAD
position. This is like shifting into high gear and
the machine will move faster and react quicker
than it did in the FIELD position.
WARNING
Do not to operate the baler in the ROAD
mode at speeds above 10mph while learning
the operation of the baler.
11. Repeat steps 1 through 7 above.
12. When you are done, place the Throttle Switch
in the low position and let the machine
engine cool for one (1) to three (3) minutes
before shutting it off.
Throttle
High throttle
position
Low throttle
position
Figure 70. Engine Speed Switch
After letting the engine warm up, place the Ground
Speed Switch in the FIELD position (see
Figure 71).
Road
Field
Stop
to change
Figure 71. Ground Speed Switch
1. Look around the machine to make sure there
is no one in your way.
2. Very slowly, move the hydrostatic drive control
lever out of the neutral detent and push it
forward or rearward a small amount to get the
machine moving. At this point, do not exceed
a walking speed.
Learning To Operate the Baler