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BEFORE OPERATION
•
Important! Check re-tightening of all bolts and nuts, especially bolts for clamp bushings
and belt pulleys!
IMPORTANT!
Check mounting bolts for
CLAMP BUSHINGS
and
BELT PULLEYS
.
•
Check that blades or flails are in their correct position. REPLACE broken, cracked
or worn-out blades or flails.
•
Check all protective covers and protective devices. Remove any transport locking device.
•
Grease the drive shaft and other grease nipples.
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT
• Connect the machine to the tractor's rear 3-point linkage.
• Connect the PTO shaft. Secure the chain properly.
• Connect hydraulic hoses to the tractor's double-acting outlet.
• Ready for use.
CUTTING
•
Check the area to be cut, and remove objects and debris that might be caught
and ejected by the blades.
•
The amount of grass to be cut determines the forward speed. Low speed usually produces
the best results. It is best to cut grass when it is dry. Cutting wet grass can cause clogging
and the formation of grass clumps behind the cutting unit. When cutting very tall tall
grass, raise the cutting height and cut the same area twice, the second time with a lower
cutting level. Allow at least 24 hours between the first and second cutting, to enable
the grass to dry out.
•
Lower the cutting unit towards the ground. Connect the PTO shaft so that the blades
begin to rotate.
Check the pulley's clamp bushings.
Re-tighten the bolts at regular intervals.
Tighten and check the belt tension if necessary.