Operator's manual
Trailed disc mowers
KDC
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5.3.
Preparing the mower for transport
To meet safety precautions concerning transport the mower should be equipped with warning
triangle, attached at the mower's rear (the plates are standard-delivered with the machine). To
improve safety during the transport the machine should be fitted with a warning triangle – to be
purchased at the manufacturer.
When transporting respect traffic provisions valid in the country of use.
NOTE:
If the mower does not have the above warning lights and plates, these can be
ordered at the manufacturer.
WARNING:
Legal requirements for transport on public roads may differ from state to state.
Check your location's requirements and comply
.
WARNING:
Do not drive on public roads if the machine's transport height is more than
13' 2" (when transported, transport height should be lowered on the tractor
links.
5.4.
Mounting PTO shaft
PTO shaft’s end with overrunning clutch should be mounted on mower’s side.
When connecting PTO shaft between tractor and mower make sure that external guard tube of the
shaft is on the tractor’s side. The PTO shaft plastic guards have to be secured by fastening their
small chains to immovable parts of tractor and mower. The PTO shaft must operate at the lowest
possible angle. This will ensure that both shaft and the machine last as long as possible.
CAUTION:
If need be, shorten the PTO haft according to its operator’s manual given by the
shaft’s manufacturer
(
Fig. 14
).
Fig. 14.
Instruction of PTO shaft shortening
CAUTION:
Handle all parts with utmost care. Never place your hands or fingers between one
part and the other. Wear safety clothes such as gloves, protective footwear and
goggles. The operation of shortening must be carried out with the utmost care as the
PTO shaft will have to be replaced if the telescopic shafts are shortened to an
excessive extent.
