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USING THE MOWER
THE REAR PROTECTION COVER MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED AND THE SIDE PROTECTION
FLAPS LOCKED IN THE WORKING POSITION.
DO NOT LEAN AGAINST, OR STAND ON THE GUARDS.
BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY OPERATION SUCH AS MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT
ON THE MACHINE, STOP THE TRACTOR ENGINE, REMOVE IGNITION KEY AND WAIT
FOR ROTATING DISCS TO STOP BEFORE LEAVING THE TRACTOR.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Check oil level in cutterbar and gearboxes (see pages 24, 25, 26 and 27).
- Before starting to mow, engage PTO drive and bring PTO speed (rotational frequency) to 1000 rpm
(min
-1
) for the
GMD 602 F - 702 F - 802 F [1000 rpm (min
-1
)] or to 540 rpm (min
-1
) or 1000 rpm (min
-1
) for the GMD 602 F - 702
F - 802 F [540 / 1000 rpm (min
-1
)].
- Forward speed must be adapted to field conditions. It is advisable to select a lower gear when working in difficult
conditions such as heavy and down crops or irregular and soft grounds. However, if conditions allow it, the speed
should be of more than 6 km/h to obtain a good cutting quality.
ADVERSE FIELD CONDITIONS
When mowing on slopes and/or in combination with a self-loading wagon, it is recommended to reduce the rotational
frequency on the PTO drive by up to 33 %. This enables a better crop ejection to the rear.
The following adjustments must be made to the mower to avoid that foreign objects are deflected from rotating
elements.
- Decrease the cutterbar working angle by shortening the top link (P) to raise the cutting height of the knives
(photo 23).
- Use a slower ground speed by shifting a lower gear.
- Make sure the knives are free to pivot if an obstruction is hit.
NEVER MOW IN STONY OR ROCKY GROUNDS.
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