Attachment
Before attachment, ALWAYS ensure the following:
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All safety guards & decals are in good working order and correctly fitted
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Lubrication points have been lubricated as per scheduled maintenance period
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The tyres are free of damage and inflated to the correct pressure
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Electrical connections are free of dirt and moisture
NOTE: This machine is designed to attach to the towing vehicle through a 50mm diameter ball hitch.
1.
Reverse the towing vehicle up to the machine.
2.
Attach the machine onto the towing vehicle's coupling. Adjust drawbar angle as necessary to ensure main frame of machine is parallel
with ground when in working height, this ensures even tine contact across the 4 rows of tines.
3. Attach the control cable to the control socket fitted on the towing machine, ensuring a secure connection.
4. If required, adjust tine angle setting before lowering machine into work mode.
Initial Set-up
Towing Vehicle Wiring
Initially the towing vehicle must be wired using the supplied two core power cable to be wired directly to the vehicle battery terminals. Failure
to wire the supplied dedicated feed directly to the battery may cause issues with towing vehicle electrics. Ensure the supply is suitably routed to
protect from heat and mechanical damage.
Battery Specification
12V DC Nominal, Minimum 18Ah battery
Tine Angle
The tines on the AH200 can be set to three settings of aggressiveness, using the black tine bar adjuster located just behind the machine
drawbar. Pulling the adjuster forwards (towards the towing vehicle) will make the tines less aggressive and pushing the adjuster rearwards will
make the tines more aggressive. The adjuster is fixed in place once set using a pin and retaining clip. *We recommend you begin operation with
the tines in the middle setting and adjust as required thereafter*
Height
The working height of the machine is set using the electronic actuator and control box. Pressing the relevant up / down arrow will raise or
lower the main frame accordingly. The AH200 should only be transported across fields with the height at it's maximum, and then lowered into
use as required. The AH200 should be lowered to allow weight onto the tines, such that consistent ground contact is achieved by the tines. The
wheels will always carry some weight, to ensure the unit tows easily and travels over rough terrain smoothly.
Initial Test Operation
In order to familiarise the operator(s) with the machine, first adjust the tines and machine height in the yard, before commencing work. This will
ensure the operator is fully familiar with the operation of the machine. During this period the angle of the drawbar should be adjusted to suit
the towing vehicle, such that the main frame of the AH200 runs level with the ground when the unit is in a working height.
Operating Limits
Minimum / Maximum Temperature: -5°C / +40°C
Maximum Speed:
Battery Voltage:
Maximum Speed
DO NOT OPERATE BEYOND OPERATING LIMITS, DAMAGE TO MACHINERY OR INJURY TO
10 km/h
12V DC Nominal
8km/h (5mph)
OPERATOR MAY OCCUR.
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