Operate Topper System

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  Always use topper, even on downed cane. The topper can still remove a certain percentage of tops to aid in the cleaning process.

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• Always cut tops at point where the lowest leaf ends. Cutting here gives severed top enough weight to be thrown away from harvester.
• Crop height varies so the operator must raise or lower topper as necessary. Pay attention to row ends, where cane is shorter.
• Topper discharges tops to either left-hand or right-hand side, as selected by operator.
• Always throw tops clear of harvester and away from uncut sugar cane rows. If not, they enter machine and negatively affect the cleaning process.

  If tops are not being thrown away from machine, check for: loose blade bolts, missing blades, or topper height set too high.

Topper Options:

1. Whole Topper: Whole tops are cut from stalk and discharged to left-hand or right-hand side.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Whole Topper	Width	1.8 m (71.5 in.)

2. Extended Width Whole Topper: for gathering thick or wide crops.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Extended Width Whole Topper	Width	2.4 m (93.1 in.)

3. Shredder Topper:Shredded tops are spread out better in the field, are easier to incorporate in the soil when cultivating, and decompose faster.