KUHN FC243, Operator'S Manual

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Putting into service
Mower conditioner
FC243
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Adjusting the machine
Positioning of lower links
- Measure dimension A.
- Adjust tractor lower link stabilizers to measure A =
50 mm (2’’).
Hitch pin parallelism
From the transport position:
- Pull on cord to release latch.
- Activate the transport/work cylinder control valve in
the "pivot into work" position.
The machine takes up the headland turn position.
Measure and adjust the height of the hitch pins until the
same measure is obtained on each side:
- Note the difference in height between the two hitch
pins.
Place the machine in transport position:
- Pull on cord to release latch.
- Activate the transport/work cylinder to bring the
mowing unit in transport position.
- Rest cutterbar on the ground.
Adjust the tractor left levelling rod according to the
difference in height.
Place the machine in headland turn position.
Check the difference in height between the 2 hitch pins.
Proceed the same way to obtain identical (A) and (B)
heights.
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