Operator’s manual
Double-sided disc mowers
with central suspension
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Fig. 13. Simultaneous holding back of the mower up and backwards when safety breakaway advice is used
IMPORTANT:
Hydraulic safety breakaway device works only if the valve's pressure is adjusted to the factory
setting of 500 kg..
5.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Before beginning to use this machine, do the following:
- Read manual, especially safety precautions in section 4.
- Make sure you are familiar with all controls and functions.
- Make sure all safety devices are in place and working. Fix or replace if not
working or damaged.
- Replace protective cover if damaged.
5.1.
Attaching the mower to the tractor
WARNING:
- Only hitch and unhitch machine on a flat surface with compact dirt.
- Keep everyone away from area between mower and tractor.
- Be careful near link road zone of tractor's rear power lift. Contains sharp
parts.
Mower’s frame is adjusted to be attached to the tractors with 3-point linkage Cat. II and III.
The mower is connected to tractor’s 3-point-linkage (Fig. 14). Before hitching or unhitching the
machine to/from tractor’s 3-point, make sure that the control lever position prevents the machine
from being accidentally raised or lowered. After the mower has been attached, adjust (on flat
ground) mower’s position by means of top S and lower links W (Fig. 14). The cutterbar should lean
towards driving direction. Lower links W should be connected to 3-point linkage frame pins A.
Insert and tighten the safety pins into the pin holes and make sure that they are well locked. Connect
hydraulic hoses to tractor’s hydraulic connectors.
After the mower has been attached to tractor, check balance and steerability of tractor-
mowerset. To do it, weigh the set and after that drive on the scales with only front axis of the tractor
(the mower must be in transport position – lifted upwards). If the pressure on the front axis is at
least 20 % of the whole set’s pressure, it means the set is stable. If not, front axis should be
balanced.
