McConnel PA6085 Operator's Manual page 57

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.
standstill – do not leave the tractor cab or attempt to approach the flailhead until the rotor
has stopped turning completely.
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
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