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Preparation for use
General
For the realization of all preparations counts:
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Secure the machine
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Check the tractor’s tyre pressure
The following settings have to be realized before using the machine:
•
top and lower link adjustment
•
hitching frame adjustment
Top and draft link
adjustment
Wear safety shoes
During all work at the machine never bring your feet under the
machine and always wear safety shoes. Wearing safety shoes
prevents or decreases the risk of serious injuries.
The mowing angle is set via the top link and the draft link adjustment.
The top link and the draft links must be positioned with respect to each
other in order to ensure the mowing unit stays horizontally when lifted
in working position.
> Fit the top link so, that the machine is horizontal and does not tilt
backward
Top link adjustment
Top link length
Adjust the top link to ensure the machine is level or slightly tilted
forward. Adjust the top link as follows:
> Turn the top link out = machine tilts forwards
> Turn the top link in = machine tilts backwards
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To avoid recutting, the mowing unit shall never be tilted backwards.
Height
Top link and draft links must be positioned with respect to each other
in order to ensure the mowing unit stays horizontally when lifted in
working position.
After adjusting the top link, the cutting height must be adjusted.
→
»Cutting height adjustment«, page 35
Top link
