(10.3) Pto Rpm And Ground Speed; (10.4) Operating The Windrower - Schulte SRW800 Operator’s Manual With Parts Listing

10.3 PTO RPM and Ground Speed
Ground speed for windrower will depend upon the size of the rocks being windrowed. Recommended speed for
efficient windrower performance is 5 mph. Operate the implement at its full rated PTO speed to maintain speed for
windrower operation. Refer to the tractor operator's manual or the tractor instrument panel for the engine speed
and gear to provide the required PTO and desired ground speed. Make sure that the windrower is operating at its
full rated speed before entering the field to be windrowed. If it becomes necessary to temporarily regulate engine
speed, increase or decrease the throttle gradually.
Ground speed is achieved by transmission gear selection and not by the engine operating speed. The operator
may be required to experiment with several gear range combinations to determine the best gear and range which
provides the most ideal performance from the windrower and most efficient tractor operation. As the severity of
cutting conditions increase, the ground speed should be decreased by selecting a lower gear to maintain the
proper operating PTO speed.
WARNING!
Do not exceed the rated PTO speed for the Implement. Excessive PTO speeds can cause
Implement driveline or blade failures resulting in serious injury or death.
10.4 Operating the Windrower
When ready for field use, stop the windrower and lower windrower so that the drum is about 1/2" above the ground.
Adjust the washers on the castor wheels so the left end of the drum sits lower then the right. This helps separate
or feather the soil from the rocks. For further adjustment, use the lift rod on the lower 3pt hitch arms.
When reclaiming roadside gravel be sure that all the
washers on the castor wheel assembly are in the
bottom of the castor sleeve. Then set the angle in which
you want to windrow. The windrower can be set at angles
between 0° and 18° with the hydraulic cylinder. The
windrower should never be operated on the center
(crown) of the road as this will cause excessive wear of
the hard surfacing on the teeth near the center of the
drum. The tractor must be equipped with a ROPS in
the raised position or a ROPS cab.
Avoid windrowing in the reverse direction when possible. In situations where the implement must be backed to
access areas to be windrowed make sure there are no persons,posts,animals, or foreign debris behind the unit
before windrowing in reverse.
DANGER! Operate the Tractor and/or Implement controls only while properly seated in
the Tractor seat with the seat belt securely fastened around you. Inadvertent
movement of the Tractor or Implement may cause serious injury or death.
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WARNING!
Do not windrow with two machines in the same area except with Cab tractors with the
windows closed.
SRW800 07/03
© 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
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