Rauch MDS 8.2, Instruction Manual

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Maintenance and service 12
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12.8 Removing and mounting spreading discs
12.8.1 Removing the spreading discs
Proceed as follows for both sides (left and right):
1. Remove the adjustment lever from the bracket. See figure 8.10 , page 71 .
12.8.2 Mounting the spreading discs
Requirements:

PTO and tractor engine are switched off and locked to prevent unauthorised
starting.
Assembly:

Mount the left spreading disc on the left side in the direction of travel and the
right spreading disc on the right side in the direction of travel. Make sure that
the left and right spreading discs are not reversed.
The following procedure is for mounting the left-hand spreading disc. Mount the
right-hand spreading disc according to these instructions as well.
1. Place the left spreading disc onto the left spreading disc hub.
The spreading disc must be evenly placed on the hub (if required, remove dirt).
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DANGER
Danger of injury from running engine
Working on the machine while the engine is running may result in
serious injuries caused by mechanical components and escaping
fertiliser.
 Never mount or dismount spreading discs while the engine
is running or the PTO shaft of the tractor is rotating.
 Switch the tractor motor off.
 Remove the ignition key.
2. Use the adjustment lever to
loosen the cap nut of the
spreading disc.
3. Remove the spreading disc
from the hub.
4. Put the adjustment lever
back into the specified
bracket.
Figure 12.13: Loosen cap nut