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Flail Hood Control (Machines Operating with Flailhead Attachment)
The flail head is equipped with hydraulically operated front hood allowing the operator to
remotely adjust its opening position to suit differing materials and conditions. The hood, which is
powered by a hydraulic ram, is controlled by up and down operation of switch ‘I’; the switch is
self-centering so operation of the hood in either direction only occurs when the switch is held in
the up or down ‘on’ positions, on release of the switch hood operation stops.
Engine Speed Control (RPM)
The speed of the engine is adjusted using control buttons ‘P’ and ‘Q’; pressing button ‘P’ will
increase engine revs and pressing button ‘Q’ will decrease the revs.
Gear Control
The machine has 2 gears to provide a choice of travel speeds; in addition to the gear selected
the travel speed will be managed by operation of the travel joystick which itself is directly
proportional to the speed setting of the potentiometer – see below.
When in work it is recommended that the machine is operated in gear 1 and speed limited
especially when working on steep slopes. Gear 2 is primarily for use when driving the machine
between work areas on smooth even terrain where it is safe to use higher speed.
Potentiometer
The potentiometer control (rotational switch ‘D’) determines the maximum
travel speed capability of the machine, from 0 – 100%, when operating the
travel joystick - it is in effect an adjustable speed governor.
Adjustment is by rotating the switch to the required speed (%) position; the
setting chosen will depend on numerous factors but should always be at a
setting that allows the operator optimum control of the machine in work.
Engine Shutdown
Before shutting down the engine all machine movements must be halted, engine revs reduced
to minimum and the rotor switched off. Allow the machine to run at this level for about 1 minute
to stabilize pressures and temperatures - shutting down the engine is then performed by
pressing button ‘N’ which will stall the engine. When the engine has stopped the procedure is
completed by switching off the ignition key on
the machine.
Always turn ignition key OFF after stopping the
engine; failure to observe this risks possible fuel
pump damage due to electric pump overheating.
If the machine is to be left unattended the key
should be removed and control unit and key
placed in a secure safe location.
Engine Start
Engine start from the remote control unit is by use of button ‘O’ – refer to ‘Starting Engine’
section for details of this procedure.
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