Kubota DMC 8028, Operator'S Manual

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Preparation
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Swivel gear
Checking the RPM
The swivel gear can be switched to two (2) modes, so that both
rotational speeds, 540 RPM or 1000 RPM, can be used.
From the factory, the machine is adapted to tractors that run at 1000
RPM on the P.T.O. socket.
Whenever possible, one should always aim to run the P.T.O. outlet at
1000 RPM.
It is particularly recommended that a tractor with a power of more than
70 kW (90 hp) at the P.T.O. socket be run at 1000 RPM as a higher
RPM results in less strain on the P.T.O. shaft.
The swivel gear's RPM can be checked in 2 ways:
The swivel gear is factory-fitted with a sign that gives the tractor's
P.T.O. shaft RPM.
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If the sign shows 1000 RPM, the machine must run at a rotational
speed of 1000 RPM.
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If the sign shows 540 RPM, the machine must run at a rotational
speed of 540 RPM.
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WARNING
Maintain the rotational speed on the tractor PTO outlet
It is dangerous to connect a tractor with PTO = 1000 rpm to a
machine intended for PTO = 540 rpm.
The machine is not designed for this speed.
It can result in damage to the machine and be dangerous to any
persons in the vicinity.
P.T.O. shaft RPM