5 - Operation
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Manoeuvring of the Boom
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NOTE! Manoeuvring instructions for booms WITHOUT electrically activated boom lift.
The switches on the hydraulic control box control the following
functions:
1. Power ON/OFF
2. Trapeze lock
3. Boom tilt left
4. Boom tilt right
5. Boom slanting
6. Boom folding left
7. Boom folding right
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WARNING! Ensure that the trapeze lock is locked before using the folding functions.
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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.
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WARNING! Do not tilt the boom to vertical without folding. Neither during normal folding procedure. This may cause
damage to the boom.
To unfold the boom do the following in consecutive order:
1. Check that the trapeze lock (2) is locked.
2. Activate the tractor’s hydraulic control lever to lift the boom clear of the transport brackets.
3. Push the switches (3) and (4) downwards to lower individual tilt rams.
4. Push the switches (6) and (7) outwards to unfold the boom.
5. Activate the tractor’s hydraulic control lever to lower the boom to correct height above crop or ground level.
To fold the boom do the following in consecutive order:
1. Push switch (5) to set neutral slant angle (no slant).
2. Check that the trapeze lock (2) is locked.
3. Activate the tractor’s hydraulic control lever to raise the boom to the highest possible position.
4. Push switch (6) to the right and switch (7) to the left to fold the boom, i.e. against each other.
5. Push the switches (3) and (4) upwards to raise the individual tilt rams. Make sure to fold the boom against the slide
pads.
6. Activate the tractor’s hydraulic control lever to lower the boom until it rests on the transport brackets.
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