2982P Speedtiller Powerflex 8.5m Operator Safety Manual

F I E L D O P E R AT I O N Your Speedtiller Powerflex is a high performing speed disc. You will need to become familiar with the settings and adjustments to get the full benefit of your new machine. Front wheel hydraulics control the depth of cut for the Powerflex, giving more accurate depth control for hard soils and heavy trash conditions. For undulations such as farm contours etc. the roller hydraulics must be placed in float mode.

WARNING

WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED IF TILT OR REAR ROLLER HYDRAULICS ARE FORCED DOWNWARDS CAUSING ROLLERS TO CARRY EXCESSIVE MACHINE WEIGHT WHEN TURNING AND ON HEADLANDS.

MACHINE SETTINGS

CONTROL BAR HYDRAULIC VALVE STOP

TIP* When setting up machine, always start shallow, then adjust down to required depth setting. WARNING NEVER REVERSE MACHINE WITH ROLLERS ON GROUND. • Rotate control bar hydraulic valve stop out to allow tilt setting to be done on the go. S ee figure 31 • Remove and store all ram stops from rear rollers (if fitted). • Roller hydraulics (GREEN) MUST be placed in float position. • Operate wheel hydraulics (RED) for setting depth. See pg 30 for adjusting wing wheels when setting depth. • Operate tilt hydraulics (BLUE) to set front to rear depth ratio (tilt) and for best in line tracking. S ee tracking adjustments pg 31 • If machine pulls to the right; lower tilt. If machine pulls to the left; raise tilt. • Once front to rear depth ratio (tilt setting) is achieved, • Rotate control handle to depress valve button and maintain setting. *NB - Assure that all discs engage with the soil for positive rotation. Where heavy trash conditions and loose soils are encountered, machine may have to slew sideways slightly to achieved desired result.

Figure 31 Valve stop

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2982P SPEEDTILLER POWERFLEX

OPERATOR & SAFETY MANUAL

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