Mahindra Gyrovator SLX Series, Owner'S Manual

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3.0 USE INSTRUCTIONS
3.2 MACHINES SUPPLIED PARTLY BROKEN-DOWN
Owing to their size, the machines may be supplied with detached parts, always fixed in the same pack .
Normally, the parts that are detached and subsequently assembled by the customer are the 3rd point mounting
which, depending on the type, weighs.
Execute these installation operations with the utmost care.
Refer to the list of parts in the Spare Parts Catalogue. In particular, apply the screw tightening torques as
listed in the Chart on page 22.
3.3 BEFORE USE
Before starting the machine, check that:
- The machine is perfectly in order, that the lubricants are at the correct levels (see «Maintenance» chapter) and
that all parts subject to wear and deterioration are fully efficient.
WARNING
The accident prevention guards are delivered dismantled for shipping volume needs. Before
commissioning the machine, check to be certain that all accident prevent guards are in place and correctly
installed.
- The protection unit, consisting of the coupling (8 Fig. 3) that acts as a clamp (7 Fig. 3) locked by the bracket and
by the screws, is fixed to the square front pipe by the bolts and should be positioned on the Front and Rear
Brackets on the body frame, one on the Front and Rear Brackets on the body frame.
Strictly comply with the following instructions to achieve the best performances.
WARNING
None of the following servicing, adjustment and preparation operations must be carried out unless the pto
is disengaged, the machine is on the ground, the tractor engine is off and the tractor itself is safely at a
braked.
3.4 HITCHING TO THE TRACTOR
The machine is coupled to the tractor with the machine on the ground. The ground area should be flat.
All the machine can be attached to any tractor with a class 1 or 2 universal 3-point hitch.
Depending on the precise dimensions of these two types of hitches, find the best position for the machine by moving
the plates (1 Fig. 7) along the square tubular and inserting the pin (2 Fig. 7) in the holes corresponding to the correct
diameter for the tractor's parallel arms.