ROPA Tiger 6 - Checklist for Optimising the Lifting Quality

Malfunction and Remedies
Checklist for optimising the lifting quality
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8.16 Checklist for optimising the lifting quality
For machines with scalper (Micro-Topper and standard topper)
In the case of lifting faults check/change the settings in the following sequence:
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– Reduce lifting speed
– Sharpen scalper flails
– Enlarge scalper cutting gap
– Open scalper combs (change basic setting)
– Scalper bar: set lower with Micro-Topper, set higher
with standard topper
Topped too flat
– Enlarge scalper cutting gap
– Scalper bar: set lower with Micro-Topper, set higher
with standard topper
– Open scalper combs (change basic setting)
Topped too deep
– Reduce scalper cutting gap
– Set defoliator higher
– Scalper bar: set it higher with Micro-Topper, lower
with standard topper
– Close scalper combs (change basic setting)
Topped diagonally
– Reduce spring preload at scalper
– Sharpen scalper flails
– Check knife angles (slightly 'on grip', correct guide
bar)