5 - Operation51Manoeuvring of the boom (Z-version) with HC 5500The switches on the hydraulic control box controls the followingfunctions:1. Power ON/OFF2. Pendulum lock3. Boom tilt left4. Boom lift raise/lower5. Boom tilt right6. Boom slanting7. Boom outer folding left8. Boom inner folding (both sides)9. Optional function10. Optional function11. Manual track control (left/right) (optional)12. Track control auto (manual/auto/lock) (optional)13. Boom outer folding right± WARNING! Ensure that the pendulum lock is locked before using the fold functions.± WARNING! Ensure that transport safety chains are removed and the boom is clear from the transport brackets beforeunfolding.± WARNING! The folding functions must only be operated when the sprayer is stationary! Failure to do so will damagethe boom.μ ATTENTION! The boom can not be operated with the tractors hydraulic levers.For unfolding of the boom then do the following:1. Check that pendulum (2) is locked.2. Push switch (4) upwards to lift the boom clear of the front transport brackets.3. Push switch (8) downwards to unfold the inner sections. Rear transport hooks disengage automatically.4. Push switches (3) and (5) downwards to lower the individual tilt rams.5. Push switch (7) to the left and (13) to the right to unfold outer sections.6. Push switch (6) to correct slant angle.7. Push switch (4) downwards to lower the boom to correct height above crop or ground level.8. Unlock pendulum (2).For folding of the boom then do the following:Push switch (6) to set neutral slant angle (no slant). Check that pendulum (2) is locked.Push switch (4) upwards to raise the boom to highest possible position.Push switch (7) to the right and (13) to the left to fold outer sections.Push switches (3) and (5) upwards to raise the individual tilt rams.Push switch (8) upwards to fold the inner sections. Make sure to fold the inner sections against the vertical slide pads. Pushswitch (4) downwards to lower the boom until the rear transport hooks are firmly engaged.Push switches (3) and (5) downwards to lower the individual tilt rams until they rest on the front transport brackets.
