5 - Operation
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Manoeuvring of the boom - VHZ
The switches on the hydraulic control box controls the following
functions:
1. Power ON/OFF
2. Trapeze lock
3. Boom tilt left
4. Boom lift raise/lower
5. Boom tilt right
6. Slant
7. Boom folding left
8. Boom folding right
9. Optional function
10. Optional function (used for steering if sprayer is manual steered)
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ATTENTION! The boom can not be operated with the tractors hydraulic levers.
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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! Ensure that transport safety chains are removed and the boom is clear from the transport brackets before
unfolding.
Unfolding the boom
1. Push switch (4) upwards to lift the boom clear of the transport brackets.
2. Push switches (3) and (5) downwards to lower individual tilt rams.
3. Push switch (7) and (8) outwards to unfold the boom.
4. Push switch (4) downwards to lower the boom to correct height above crop or ground level.
5. Push switch (2) to the right to unlock the trapeze.
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ATTENTION! If boom isn’t symmetrically unfolded (e.g. when using alternative boom widths) the trapeze must be
locked during driving. Failure to do so will damage the boom!
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WARNING! Do not tilt boom to vertical without folding. Neither during normal folding procedure. This may cause
damage to the boom.
Folding the boom
1. Push switch (6) to set neutral slant angle (no slant).
2. Check that trapeze lock (2) is locked.
3. Push switch (4) upwards to raise the boom to highest possible position.
4. Push switches (3) and (5) upwards to raise the individual tilt rams.
5. Push switch (7) to the right and (8) to the left to fold the boom. Make sure to fold the boom against the slide pads.
6. Push switch (4) downwards to lower the boom until it rest on the transport brackets.
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