Transport To Work Position; Engaging Head Drive; Disengage Head Drive - Spearhead Excel 606 Handbook

Transport to work position

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Remove locking pin from slew post, and then remove the transport link.
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Ensure motor valve lever is off engage PTO low revolutions.
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Position head 45° to the dipper arm.
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Extend dipper arm outward.
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Slew arm forward through 90°.
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Position head till horizontal, just above ground.

Engaging head drive

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Select 540rpm PTO and run with low engine revs.
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With flail head in safe position move rotor control lever (5) to 'ON'.
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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.
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Afterwards slowly increase engine revs to obtain correct PTO speed, 540rpm.
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Never attempt to start rotor while under load.

Disengage head drive

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Slowly decrease engine revolutions to a fast idle.
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Move rotor control lever (5) to 'OFF'.
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Never increase or decrease PTO speed rapidly, this could seriously damage
pumps and motor.
Excel 606, 686, 726 & 836
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Warning
If flip-over transport bracket is not in the correct position, machine
damage could occur.
Lower main lift ram only, until main arm is vertical, then fold
transport stop back to original position.
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