Operating Basecutter
1.
To engage the basecutter system in forward or reverse direction, the engine should be 1500 rpm or less:
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If the basecutter is engaged or reversed with the engine at full throttle, the basecutter will turn off and stay off until the engine is brought down to 1500 rpm and the basecutter switch turned off and back on.
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There is no delay when turning basecutter on in either direction. There is a five second delay when changing directions. Either forward to reverse or reverse to forward within 5 seconds must be at idle or 1500 rpm for basecutter engagement.
2.
The basecutter diagnostics are set up as follows:
a.
Press the "Menu button" so the Main menu will appear on the display.
b.
Selecting the GO TO 4-UP DISPLAY will produce a sub-menu that will enable the operator to select one of the 3 presets.
c.
Sub-Menu:
- Engine Data
- Machine Data
- Basecutter Data
d.
Select Basecutter Data.
e.
The DEFAULT BASECUTTER DATA 4-UP screen will display the following parameters: Engine rpm, Basecutter Output, Basecutter Forward Input and Basecutter Reverse Input.
| ENGINE RPM |
BASECUTTER OUTPUT |
| BASECUTTER FWD INPUT |
BASECUTTER REV INPUT |
3.
When operating, keep the harvester directly on the center of the row being cut. This should prevent the basecutter from missing any cane and causing torn or broken stalks.
4.
Always
consider the basecutter blade life and the ground conditions when determining the speed and height to harvest your crop.
5.
Adjust the basecutter height so it just trims the top of the row, allowing the least amount of dirt into the harvester. Cutting too high causes the splitting of cane and less tonnage. Cutting too low causes dirt and stubble to enter harvester.
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