Belco Tar River BDR-135, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATIONAL SERVICE
You may start operating the machine only after having carefully read the Operator’s Manual.
Prior to connecting the rotary mower to the recommended tractors, they should be properly prepared.
• Check the physical condition of the machine and perform daily maintenance work in accordance to the
operator’s manual of the tractor.
• Tilt or disassemble the elements of the connection and attachment system of the tractor, which may interfere or
cause collisions with the PTO shaft.
ATTENTION disassembling these elements will protect against any damage to the PTO shaft
while bringing down the suspension system to the lower end position
• Assemble the tractor’s power take-off shaft shield
• The recommended tractors should be equipped with the front axle weights
WARNING using a different than recommended tractor for the mower (e.g. of a lower pulling
power) or ones that are not equipped with the required front axle weights may cause loss of the
steering control of the tractor’s front wheels
Connecting the Mower with the Tractor:
The mower should be connected to the tractor using the three-point suspension system. The mower should be in the
transport position.
1. Bottom pin of the suspension frame
2. Holes in the suspension yoke
3. Plug
4. Chain
5. Support
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Please be careful while connecting the machine with the tractor.
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