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9. PUTTING THE MACHINE INTO OPERATION
9.1. Safety
Before using the machine, you should check the following:
1. Are there loose objects in the field? First remove these objects.
2. Are there slopes? The maximum slope is 20 degrees for this machine. Always work from bottom
to top.
3. Are there cables/pipes buried in the ground? If so, determine their depth and adjust the working
depth of the machine to 60% of the depth of the cables/pipes.
4. Are there hard objects in the ground? If so, use the machine at an adjusted speed and adjust the
working depth.
5. Is there danger of situations that distract the attention of the driver? If so, the machine CANNOT
be used.
6. Is there danger of sinking/sliding away? If so, postpone the processing.
7. If the soil is frozen or very wet, postpone the activities until conditions improve.
8. Do NOT make sharp curves when the machine touches the ground.
9.2. Working speed
The maximum working speed depends on the soil conditions, working depth, gearbox settings and the
desired result.
The maximum working speed is limited to 6 km/h (3.75 mph) Higher speeds are not recommended
and might result in excessive wear & tear and damage to the machine.
If hard objects can be expected, the working speed should be reduced.
9.3. Start/Stop procedure
The start procedure is VERY important. If this procedure is not executed as described below, it might
result in serious damage to the machine.
The start procedure is as follows:
1. Check the machine for loose components and look whether all components function properly.
If loose components are observed or components do not function properly, the problems
must be solved before using the machines.
2. Drive to the spot where the processing should take place.
3. Lower the machine so that it is just slightly above the ground.
4. Set the tractor’s engine to approx. 1200 rpm.
5. Put the tractor in the correct gears and drive forwards.
6. Switch ON the PTO.
7. While it turns, lower the machine carefully into the ground during the forward drive.
8. Increase the PTO’s revolutions to the maximum allowed value of 540 rpm.
9. Treat a piece of land and assess whether the machine delivers the desired result.
Stopping occurs as follows:
1. Lower the PTO’s revolutions.
2. Detach the PTO and lift the machine off the ground.
3. Go to the next location and start again as described above.
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