KUHN FC243, Operator'S Manual

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Mower conditioner
22
FC243
Putting into service
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Preparing the tractor
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The tractor PTO stub must rotate at a speed of
540 min
-1
.
The tractor must be fitted with a double acting hydraulic
outlet.
Check that the tractor's authorized gross
weight as well as its lift capacity and
maximum weight per axle are not surpassed.
The front axle load (1) must never, under any
circumstances, be less than 20% of the
tractor's unladen weight. If necessary, add
ballast weights to the front or to the rear to
preserve the steering and braking efficiency.
The tractor must be fitted with lower link
stabilizers.