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@ NEVER drive backwards, when the lowest tines are less than 120 mm (5") above the ground. If the
tines get caught, serious damage will appear on the machine.
@ Do not use a hydraulic top link.
9.0 GENERAL USAGE OF VERTI-DRAIN
The VERTI-DRAIN can only be used when the circumstances are right. Check the following items:
1. Are there any loose objects on the field. If so, these must be removed first.
2. Are there any slopes. The maximum slope for the VERTI-DRAIN is 20 degrees. Always
operate the VERTI-DRAIN from the top to the bottom of a slop.
3. Are there any pipes/wires/cables in the ground. If so, ascertain at what depth and set the working
depth at a maximum of 60% of the pipe etc. depth.
4. Are there any hard objects in the ground. If so, operate the VERTI-DRAIN with a very low PTO
speed, or adjust working depth.
5. Is there any danger of flying objects such as golf balls, which could distract the attention of the
driver ? If so, the VERTI-DRAIN can not be operated at that moment.
6. Is there any danger of subsidence or land/mud slides ? If so, the VERTI-DRAIN cannot be operated
on the field at that moment.
7. Is the ground frozen or very wet. Postpone operation till circumstances are better.
8. When ground is very compacted, use shorter thinner tines to penetrate, or adjust working depth.
10.0 TRANSPORT OF VERTI-DRAIN
The user is responsible for the transport of the VERTI-DRAIN behind the tractor along the public
streets. Check on the national legislations. Across open ground a maximum speed of 12 km/h (8
mph) applies. In view of the weight of the VERTI-DRAIN, a higher speed could be dangerous for the
driver and bystanders. The machine could also suffer damage due to jolt which can occur with higher
speeds.
* At least 20% of the tractor weight should rest on the front axle when machine is lifted
11.0 UNCOUPLING OF THE VERTI-DRAIN
The machine can be disconnected from the tractor as follows:
1. Open the rear cover.
2. Rotate the crankshaft with the combi tool, until both central tineholders right/left from the
gearbox, are at their highest position.
3. Turn all other tineholder upwards against the stop
4. Lower the machine on a firm surface
5. Lock pin 3 into a corresponding hole, see fig.1.
6. Block the rear and front roller against rolling away.
7. Remove the top link.
8. Disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor side
9. Disconnect the lower three point linkage arms.
* Shut down the tractor engine during walking around the VERTI-DRAIN
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