McConnel 5 Service XTC Mk2 PROPORTIONAL SWITCHBOX CONTROL Quick Start Manual page 4

Switching Rotor Direction
With the rotor running, changing the rotor cutting direction can only be achieved after first
operating 'rotor stop', when stop has been selected the specific direction button can then
be operated to command the rotor to switch to the desired direction. NOTE: This function
has a built in time delay of approximately 8 seconds - this is a machine protection feature
that allows the rotor sufficient time to de-accelerate before restarting in the opposite
direction. The LED light of the active cutting direction will flash on and off during the
slowing down period, when the direction has changed the LED for the new direction will be
illuminated.
Switching the Rotor Off
Stopping the rotor is performed by operation of the rotor stop button as illustrated below.
When rotor off has been selected the LED light above the button of the active cutting
direction will flash on and off for approximately 8 seconds to signify that the rotor has been
switched off, after this 8 second period the light will go off completely. NOTE: The rotor will
continue to rotate under its own power until it finally comes to a standstill.
CAUTION: When the rotor is switched off it will continue to 'freewheel' under its own
momentum for up to 40 seconds before finally coming to a standstill – do not leave the
tractor cab or attempt to approach the flailhead until the rotor has stopped turning
completely.