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3.6 Start Mowing
Make sure no persons are near the Splendimo when you engage the PTO.
Make sure no persons are within a 25 meter radius of the Splendimo
during operation.
Do not exceed the maximum PTO speed as shown on the Splendimo.
Always switch off the tractor engine before you leave the tractor cab.
Do not operate the Splendimo without safety guards or covers, or if the
safety guards or covers are damaged.
Always operate the Splendimo with the safety guards or covers down
and engaged in the clamping blocks.
1. Move the Splendimo to the headland position
2. Carefully engage the PTO at the lowest possible engine speed.
3. Slowly increase the speed of the PTO to the maximum PTO speed as
shown on the Splendimo.
4. Set the hydraulic valve in the tractor to the floating position to lower the
Splendimo to the ground.
The Splendimo is now in working position (fig. 11, page 3-6).
5. Drive the tractor at a minimum speed of 8 km/h and make sure:
• The hydraulic rams telescope smoothly
• The PTO speed stays at the speed shown on the Splendimo.
6. If necessary stop the tractor and:
• Adjust the mowing height (page 4-1)
• Adjust the ground pressure (page 4-2)
7. If the Splendimo hits an obstacle and the anti-shock device engages:
1. Stop the tractor immediately.
2. Reverse a few meters until the anti-shock device resets.
Make sure the Splendimo is not damaged and is safe to use.
3. Move the Splendimo to the headland position.
4. Drive around the obstacle.
5. Lower the Splendimo to the ground.
6. Continue mowing.
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