Transport to work position
• Remove locking pin from slew post, and then remove the transport link.
• Ensure motor valve lever is off engage PTO low revolutions.
• Position head 45° to the dipper arm.
• Extend dipper arm outward.
• Slew arm forward through 90°.
• Position head till horizontal, just above ground.
Engaging head drive
• Select 540rpm PTO and run with low engine revs.
• With flail head in safe position move rotor control lever (5) to ‘ON’.
• Cold start - it is important not to run at full speed with cold oil. Run at low
speed for at least 15 minutes to allow oil to warm up.
• Afterwards slowly increase engine revs to obtain correct PTO speed, 540rpm.
• Never attempt to start rotor while under load.
Disengage head drive
• Slowly decrease engine revolutions to a fast idle.
• Move rotor control lever (5) to ‘OFF’.
• Never increase or decrease PTO speed rapidly, this could seriously damage
pumps and motor.
• Lower main lift ram only, until main arm is vertical, then fold
transport stop back to original position.
If flip-over transport bracket is not in the correct position, machine
damage could occur.
Excel 606, 686, 726 & 836