Schulte Titan 5000 II Series Operator's Manual page 82

8.3 Driving the Tractor and Rock Picker
Swing the rock picker into working position using the
following procedure: Remove the Hitch Lock Pin.
Using the tractor hydraulics, Retract the Swing Hitch
Cylinder. If the pole does not swing freely, place a
block in front of the right tire and slowly drive forward
while engaging the hitch cylinder hydraulics. When
the hitch is fully in Working Position, reinstall the
Hitch Lock Pin and secure using the quick pin. Use of
lock pin is required with or without hydraulic swing
option.
Once the pole is secured in Working Position, start
driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your
speed while maintaining complete control of the
tractor and rock picker. Moving slowly at first will also
prevent the tractor from rearing up and loss of
steering control. The tractor should never be
operated at speeds that cannot be safely handled or
which will prevent the operator from stopping quickly
during an emergency. If the power steering or engine
ceases operating, stop the tractor immediately as the tractor will be difficult to control.
Before starting field work remember to remove transport pins. After completing field work
always prepare the machine for road transport by reinstalling the transport pins.
Allow sufficient clearance for the Implement to swing outward while turning. Implements
carried behind the Tractor will swing outside the tire path when making turns. Contacting a
solid object while turning will cause equipment damage and possible injury.
Perform turns with the tractor and rock picker at slow speeds to determine how the tractor with the attached
implement handles a turn. When operating the rock picker the overall working length of the unit is increased.
Allow additional clearance for the rock picker when turning. Extra precaution should be taken to avoid hitting
parked vehicles, sign, road structures, bystanders, and animals due to the overall length and width of the
implement.
To avoid overturns, drive the tractor with care and at safe speeds, especially when operating over rough
ground, crossing ditches or slopes, and turning corners. Rear tractor tire spacing should be increased when
working on inclines or rough ground to reduce the possibility of tipping.
Use extreme caution when operating on steep slopes. Keep the tractor in a low gear when going downhill. DO
NOT coast or free-wheel downhill.
Do not let the drum teeth turn when the implement is raised for any
reason, including clearance or for turning. Raising the implement
exposes the drum teeth which creates a potentially serious hazard
and could cause serious injury or even death from objects thrown
from the drum teeth.
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OPERATION
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