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OPERATING THE MOWER CONDITIONER
GENERAL
Before engaging the machine into the grass, lower the cutting conditioning unit to the ground and bring the PTO shaft
up to its nominal speed
(540 rpm for the FC 240 P and 1000 rpm for the FC 280 P).
Do not allow the PTO to drop to too low a speed as this would reduce cutting quality and cause rotor plugging. If
this should occur, immediately disconnect the PTO, stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key. Clear crop
from the rotor and make sure fingers and belts are in good condition and the belts are well tensioned.
Forward speed should be determined in accordance with work conditions.
We recommend that forward speed be reduced when working in high density crops or in difficult conditions.
Check that covers (14-15) (photos 51 and 51 A, page 33) of inner and outer cones are securely attached. Replace
immediately if worn or damaged.
ROTOR SPEED
The mower conditioner is equipped with a 2 speed rotor : 888 and 615 rpm. These speeds are obtained by connecting
the PTO shaft to one of the two rotor drive shafts (photo 38).
FC 280 P (1000 rpm drive gearbox)
(fig. 39, p. 34)
- High speed (upper drive shaft, fig. 39) is recom-
mended for conditioning gramineous crops.
- Low speed (lower drive shaft, fig. 39) is recom-
mended for conditioning leguminous crops.
FC 240 P (540 rpm drive gearbox)
(fig. 40, p. 34)
- High speed (lower drive shaft, fig. 40) is recom-
mended for conditioning gramineous crops.
- Low speed (upper drive shaft, fig. 40) is recom-
mended for conditioning leguminous crops.
MAKE SURE THAT THE DRIVE
SHAFT NOT IN USE IS ALWAYS
COVERED BY GUARD (E) SUPPLIED
FOR THIS PURPOSE (PHOTO 38).
THE POSITIONING OF THE GUARD (E)
IS CARRIED OUT BY PIVOTING
DOWNWARDS OR UPWARDS
WITHOUT COMPLETELY REMOV-ING
THE WING NUT.
BEFORE STARTING WORK BRING THE GUARD DOWN INTO THE CORRECT POSITION.
FASTEN THE FRONT SAFETY CURTAIN TO THE LATERAL CURTAINS USING THE
STRAPS PROVIDED.
DO NOT STAND ON OR LEAN AGAINST THE GUARD.
BEFORE BEGINNING WORK, KEEP ALL PEOPLE AND ANIMALS AWAY FROM THE
DANGER ZONE OF THE MACHINE (RISK OF PROJECTION)
