GMR STENSBALLE, User Manual

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STENSBALLE rotary mowers
Operating Instructions
GB
Daily use
Start-up procedure
for mechanically
driven machines
1. Check that the tractor's PTO output is disengaged.
2. Start the tractor and leave it idling at high speed.
3. Engage the tractor's PTO output and let the machine idle while
checking the machine's moving parts rotate freely and unhindered.
4. For Triplex mowers: Raise the side mowers to vertical, and make
sure that the engine is disengaged and the blades have stopped.
Lower the mowers again and set the valve to the floating position.
5. Increase the PTO rpm to the standard rpm and allow the machine
to run for 60 seconds. Check for abnormal vibrations or noises
coming from the machine.
If there are abnormal vibrations or noises, contact your dealer
immediately.
6. Reduce the tractor engine's rpm to idle and disengage the PTO
output to stop the mower.
1. Check that the tractor's hydraulic connection is in the neutral
position.
2. Start the tractor and leave it idling at high speed.
3. Engage the tractor's operating hydraulics and let the machine
idle while checking the machine's moving parts rotate freely and
unhindered.
On Triplex type mowers, raise the side mowers to vertical. Make
sure that the hydraulic engines are disengaged and the blades
have stopped. Lower the mowers again and set the valve to the
floating position.
4. Increase the tractor engine's rpm to the standard rpm and allow
the machine to run for 60 seconds. Check for abnormal vibrations
or noises coming from the machine. If there are abnormal
vibrations or noises, contact your dealer immediately.
5. Reduce the tractor engine's rpm to idle and set the hydraulic
control handle to the neutral position.
Start-up procedure
for hydraulically
driven machines
WARNING
Safety zone
During start-up and use, the mower must be lowered
to the ground, before engaging the mechanical or
hydraulic PTO output.
Disengage the PTO output before lifting. Failure to do
so means there is a risk of personal injury on contact
with rotating parts (blades).