Driving Machine

All ground speeds are with engine at maximum throttle and hydro lever fully forward (forward speeds) or fully rearward (reverse speeds).

causym CAUTION: Machine is heavy. If machine should move suddenly forward or backward, serious injury or death can result to you or others. Be sure that all people and objects are safely away from the picker before driving the machine.

1. Set brake latch in desired position (field or transport). (See Travel Brake Pedals in Operators Station section).

2. Disengage park brake switch (if engaged). (See Park Brake Switch in Operators Station section).

3. Position transmission shift lever (A) in desired gear (see chart). If transmission does not readily go in gear, move hydro lever (B) slightly to align gears.

IMPORTANT: To avoid rear wheel motor damage, do not engage rear wheel drive above 16 km/h (10 mph).

4. Engage rear wheel drive option switch (C) if desired. (See Rear Wheel Drive-if Equipped in Operators Station section).

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A-Transmission Shift Lever
B-Hydro Lever
C-Rear Wheel Drive Option Switch

PRO-16 and PRO-12 Travel Speeds
Gear 2 Wheel Drive Km/h (mph) 4 Wheel Drive-High Range Km/h (mph) 4 Wheel Drive-Low Range Km/h (mph)
1st (Picking) 0-6.4 (0-4.0) 0-5.6 (0-3.5) 0-4.8 (0-3.0)
2nd (Scrapping) 0-7.9 (0-4.9) 0-6.9 (0-4.3) 0-6.0 (0-3.7)
3rd (Transporting) 0-27.4 (0-17.0) 0-23.8 (0-14.8) 0-20.6 (0-12.8)
Reverse 0-13.7 (0-8.5) 0-11.2 (0-7.0) 0-10.3 (0-6.4)

 

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NOTE: To ensure full output from air system, always place throttle at maximum throttle position when picking cotton.

5. Place throttle switch (A) in desired position.

  • Idle throttle position -920 rpm
  • Middle throttle position -1700 rpm
  • Maximum throttle position -2300 rpm

6. Move hydro lever forward for forward travel or rearward for reverse travel.


A-Throttle Switch

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