DRIVING THE MACHINE
WARNING. When using the machine for the first time it is advisable to get
the feel of it by executing manoeuvres on flat ground free of foreign objects.
Cut in a straight line at low speed, slightly overlapping the section cut previ-
ously.
After switching on the engine following the instructions given in the previous para-
graph:
1. move the crawl/high speed gear selector lever (Figure 2 , ref. L) to position
(tortoise), ensuring that the lever is engaged correctly.
2. then move the gear lever ( fig. 2, ref. M) to the FORWARD position.
Warning. If the gear is not properly engaged it may disengage, giving rise to a po-
tentially dangerous situation. If the gear engages with difficulty, partially engage
the clutch for an instant before trying to engage the gear again.
For safety reasons it is advisable to start work using the crawl gear, gradually
working up to the high speed gear if compatible with work conditions.
3. Engage the flail rotor clutch control lever ( Fig. 1, ref. B) after accelerating a lit-
tle.
Warning.
Select a suitable cutting height to prevent the flails from striking foreign objects.
4. To move the machine, accelerate and then engage the forward clutch using the
relative lever (Fig. 1, ref. C).
5. To select a different position and/or speed gear the forward clutch control must
first be disengaged by releasing its lever (Fig. 1, ref. C). Then select the de-
sired FORWARD or REVERSE position (FWD – REV , in fig. 2) using the gear
lever (Fig. 2, ref. M), and the required speed using the crawl/high speed gear
selector lever (Fig. 2, ref. L). Then re-engage the forward clutch control lever
(Fig. 1, ref. C) to set the machine in motion again.
6. To stop the flails release the relative lever ( Fig. 1 ref. B); the flail rotor brake
will function automatically.
7. To stop the machine, release the relative lever (Fig. 1 ref. C); the service brake
will function automatically.
Then switch off the engine by moving the switch to the position (O) as shown
in figure 2, ref. I).
8. To move the machine with the engine switched off, disengage both wheel locks
using the levers as shown in figure 1, ref. H and H1.
Warning: to use the wheel release mechanism consult the section “Main parts
of the machine”, refs. H and H1.
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