BRAKE & PLANETARY GP 1522760 - Caterpillar

Non-operational Travel
To move the machine without operating the rotor: A rotor service lock is provided at the left side of the machine to secure the rotor in the TRAVEL position during non-operational travel and for servicing the rotor. 1. After the engine has warmed up, set the throttle at high idle. 2. Set the rotor mode switch to TRAVEL. 3. Select the desired direction of travel with the propel direction switch. 4. Release the parking brake and select the desired speed range. 5. Move the propel lever to select the desired speed.6. To stop machine movement, move the propel lever to the neutral position, reduce the engine speed with the throttle switch, and engage the parking brake.7. Stop the engine.General Operating Information
Three different rotor speeds are available by positioning the rotor speed switch at the appropriate setting.
Before engaging the rotor, be sure the rotor area is clear of obstructions and personnel. Make sure the rotor bits are clear of the grade or the machine may lunge backward when the rotor is engaged.Whenever starting a cut, lower the rotor slowly. If the rotor is lowered too fast, the machine will ride up onto the rotor and lunge backwards. The machine may also lunge backward a short distance if the rotor hits some obstruction while cutting.Never let anyone stand near the back of the machine while it is in operation. Stand to the side of the machine and stay clear of the machine.
Starting Operation
Lowering the cutter too quickly when starting a cut will cause the machine to ride up unto the cutter and lunge backward.If the cutter hits a obstruction, the machine could lunge backward.Either of these could cause personal injury.Lower the cutter slowly. Never let anyone stand near the front or rear of the machine while it is in operation.
If an obstruction is struck that causes the engine to stall, restart the engine within a minute. Failure to restart the engine can result in turbocharger damage.
1. Plunge cutting is sometimes necessary when starting operation. Start the plunge cut by lowering the rotor slowly while propelling forward at a slow rate. This causes the rotor to work in an "upcut" mode and helps prevent bucking. The machine will tend to buck severely without the slow forward motion.2. If possible, cut deep enough to mix some of the base material with the harder top surface material. This will improve the cutter tooth life, allow greater forward speed and keep the machine stable.3. When space permits, it is always better to first make a transverse cut across the roadway. This will allow the rotor to start cutting in the less dense shoulder and work its way into and across the roadway. The transverse cut avoids the undesireable plunge cut and provides a desirable abrupt starting point for the longitudinal cuts. 4. Set the guide chain at the left front of the machine, aligned with the left side of the rotor. Then make the first longitudinal cut along the left side of the