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RANSOMES GANG MOWERS
SPORTCUTTER Mk11, MAGNA Mk13
SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL
6.7 COUPLING THE GANG MOWERS
TO A TRACTOR
(Fig. 17). The tractor drawbar must be
fi
xed. If it
is a swivelling type, a bracket (A) must be
fi
tted to
prevent it from tipping up or down. Stabilisers must
be
fi
tted to the lower links of the tractor to prevent
movement from side to side. Bolt the tractor hitch
(B) to the tractor drawbar and tighten securely.
TRACTOR TOWING HITCH FOR 1, 3, 5 AND 7
UNIT TRAILED GANG MOWER
(Fig. 17)
With the lubricating nipples on top insert the
univers al coupling (C) and secure with bolt. If the
space between the two plates is too wide for the
universal coupling
fi
t plain washers (D) as required.
The long bolt which holds the universal coupling
between the plates should be inserted from the top.
It must not be overtightened as this will squeeze
in the plates. The universal coupling must be free
to swivel. Couple the drawbar to the universal
coupling with the hitch pin and clip. The chain at
this point must hang freely underneath the drawbar
to prevent damage.
TRACTOR TOWING HITCH FOR 9 UNIT
TRAILED GANG MOWER
The tractor loop (A, Fig. 18) is bolted to the centre
of the tractor drawbar. The yoke ~s supported
by the adjustable stand (A, Fig. 19). The tractor
can then be reversed so that the tractor loop is
beneath the hook on the yoke. The foot rest is then
retracted allowing the hook to locate in the tractor
loop. A safety catch (B) must be raised and held in
position by the drop pin.
ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS
(Fig. 20). With the tractor on level ground and the
drawbar set at 15” from the ground check that the
top of the unit frame is horizontal. If it is not it can
be adjusted by withdrawing the bolts from the front
of the unit frame (A). This will allow the front of the
unit frame to be raised or lowered to give correct
level. The bolt should be replaced in the nearest
hole but check that the distance piece inside the
unit frame is in position before securing.
Adjust the rear roller of the cutting unit to give the
height of cut you require, then check the position
of the lifting link (B). The sliding part of the link
should be in a mid way position, i.e. half the link
shoud be outside the square main body and half
inside, ensur ing maximum
fl
oat of the cutting unit
over ground undulations. The lifting lever can be
moved to any one of three positions to give this
adjustment. The lever is secured by a pin (C) which
should be placed into the nearest hole when the
link is in its correct position.
If the height of cut is altered you must check the
position of the lifting link and adjust as necessary.
The chain (D) at this point should be over the lever.
The out
fi
t as far as assembly and alignment is con-
cerned is now ready for use but before putting it
into work it must be serviced.
Fig 17
Fig 18
Fig 19
Fig 20
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ASSEMBLY
