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-- Engage the Cardan shaft and make sure that it is perfectly locked on the power take-off.
-- Verify that the protection rotates freely and secure it with the appropriate chain. Remove the support from
the Cardan shaft.
-- Connect the upper point (C), securing it with the appropriate pins and split pins, and use the tie-rod to adjust
correctly, making sure that the upper surface of the Mulcher is parallel to the ground. This is very important
in order to obtain parallelism between the cutter power take-off shaft axle and the tractor power take-off.
Operating in these conditions means limiting the stresses on the power take-off and prolonging the duration
of the Cardan shaft and the Mulcher itself.
-- The correct position of the tractor / Mulcher unit is such when the mulcher is at a distance from the tractor
so that the cardan shaft does not extend beyond 5-10 cm from the maximum closing position.
-- If the machine is provided with lateral hydraulic displacement (optional), connect the two hydraulic hoses of
the Muncher to the special connections on the tractor (Fig. 7).
-- Engage the PTO and accelerate up to a minimum of 400 rpm. Then test lift the Mulcher to verify
proper operation.
APPLICATION TO THE TRACTOR CONT.
Fig. 7
Cardan shaft
Braber does not include the cardan shaft in supply. It is therefore necessary to purchase it paying careful
attention to its length and section. Work inclination of the cardan shaft must be as small as possible (max
10 from the horizontal line): this favors its durability and that of the Mulcher.
N.B.: When you are buying the cardan joint, if you want it to have the correct dimensions, please specify the
power of the tractor that will drive the Mulcher.
CAUTION
Before starting the power take-off, ensure that the rotation speed is the same as that required for the
Mulcher (540/1000 rpm).
WARNING
Braber declines any and all liability for damages caused by the Mulcher to persons, animals or property,
resulting from use other than that described in this manual, or due to damage caused by negligence or by
not observing the instructions contained in this manual.
CAUTION
Carefully read the Instruction Manual of the manufacturer of the cardan shaft. It is forbidden to operate with
the cardan shaft worn or damaged. Before starting to work, replace the cardan shaft.
CAUTION
The manufacturer of the cardan shaft recommends that no changes be made to it.
The cardan shaft rotates at a significant speed and is subjected to balancing before being placed
on the market. Therefore, any changes could cause imbalance, which affect the integrity of the cardan shaft.
When the cardan shaft is at its maximum length in any work conditions, the telescopic pipes should overlap
by at least 1/3 of their length, as illustrated in (figure 8).
When operating at full power, the minimum play should be 4 cm. Before start-up, check that the safety
chains are on the protection devices to prevent them from rotating together with the cardan shaft; also
check that the protection devices are in perfect condition.
Lastly, check that the cardan shaft is suitable for transmitting the power required for the Mulcher. When in
doubt, contact the Manufacturer.
