Company Chipper User Manual

Operation 21
MAN0506 (Rev. 9/5/2008)
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Figure 14. Optional Flail Contour
Figure 15. “L” Flails
Figure 16. Cup Flails
Setting Flail Height
1. Be sure wheels are set to follow in the center of
furrow row. Set flails 3 to 6 inches (75 to 150
mm) above the ground. (See Balance Statement,
page 5.)
2. Align the unit with the working area on or between
rows on flat farming.
3. 3-Point Models: Set the 3-point hitch so the
wheels carry only a small portion of the unit’s
weight and act more as stabilizing wheels. See
tractor manual for setting hitch.
Setting Outer Trailing Wheels
(Casters & Struts)
Normally, wheels are set to track in the row centers,
between the raised seed beds. Tire position will deter-
mine flail height, but depth of furrow is also a factor in
setting flail height. In some conditions the furrow
between the seed beds is deeper on the ends, where
irrigation waters enter the field. As furrows change
depth, flail height will change.
To compensate for the depth change, move the trailing
wheels against the side of the outer seed bed (see Fig-
ure 17). The wheels will then tend to climb up the side
of the seed bed and prevent the flails from hitting the
top of the bed.
Set the flail height after the wheels have been moved
against the seed bed.
Figure 17. Wheel Position
STARTING THE TRACTOR
1. Run tractor engine at low idle.
2. Slowly engage PTO control to start the shredder.
3. Slowly bring tractor engine to rated PTO speed.
Never exceed rated speed.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR
 Before dismounting power unit or performing
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised components to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pres-
sure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
1. Slowly decrease engine speed to low idle.
2. Disengage center cutter’s hydraulic system (if so
equipped). Never approach unit until the blade has
stopped turning.
3. Slowly disengage PTO clutch. The overrunning
clutch will allow the shredder to freewheel down.
4. Restart the unit only after the drums quit turning.
The PTO will not need to be disengaged to lift the
unit on the ends or while turning.