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(T).
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Minimum tractor engine power used should be
51 kW / 70 hp for the
FC 240 P
and 60
kW / 80 hp for the
FC 280 P
. If tractor power is
insufficient, quality of work will be unsatisfactory.
2.
- FC 240 P
mower conditioner can be
adapted to all tractors having a
PTO speed of
540 rpm
and equipped with a normalized Cat.
2 three-point hitch.
- FC 280 P
mower conditioner can be
adapted to all tractors having a
PTO speed of
1000 rpm
and equipped with a normalized
Cat. 2 three-point hitch.
3.
FC 240 P
and
FC 280 P
are equipped with
adjustable lower hitch pins allowing the ma-
chine to be /- 50 mm (2") to the left and
to the right.
4. To adjust lower hitch pins (T) (photo A), loosen
the 4 hexagonal screws (U) of collar flanges (V)
on each side.
Reposition lower hitch pins respecting :
825 mm (28") dimension (page 23) and retighten
screws (U). Torque : 12 daNm / 88 ft.lbs.
Check tightness of screws (U) after the first
ten hours of use.
Note
: 825 mm dimension is correct when the
distance (X) is the same for the two lower hitch pins
The parking stand on the FC 240 P and FC 280 P machines has been designed to support the
weight of the 3-point frame only and the following points must be respected :
1) If at any time it becomes necessary to move the machine with a fork lift or loader type
vehicle it is very important that the 3-point frame is :
a) lifted from the ground first, when lifting the machine
b) lowered onto the ground last when lowering the machine.
Failure to comply with the above points will result in damage being caused to the parking
stand / operating lever.
2) If at any time it becomes necessary to transport the machine on a lorry or trailer then some
form of support must be used i.e. a piece of wood, to take the weight of the 3-point frame,
so relieving the weight on the parking stand. This action will prevent damage being
caused to the parking stand when the machine is secured by load straps.
