Operator’s manual
Front disc mowers
KDF
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5.8.2.
Mower clogging
When operating the mower pay attention to variable conditions on field, which may influence
the mower clogging, such as: terrain unevenness, height and density of grass as well as other
objects in the grass. In order to avoid clogging, mowing speed should be adjusted to the mentioned
conditions. In order to remove the machine clogging, lower the cutterbar onto the ground,
disconnect the drive, take ignition key off and pay particular attention. When eliminating the
mower's clogging, use also safety means for operator, so protective gloves and tight wear.
5.8.3.
Taking turns over swaths
Lift the mower with hydraulic cylinder and take the turn. The mower does not need to be
additionaly lifted by tractor’s 3-point linkage.
Fig. 16. KDF in position to take turns
5.8.4.
Dismounting mower from tractor
CAUTION:
When dismounting, make sure there is no person in between the mower and
the tractor.
To dismount the mower from the tractor:
turn cutterbar's drive off,
place the mower on even, paved ground, lower and protect support legs (for KDF 300 S/W and
KDF S/SL/W mowers) - check, if the mower is properly protected against falling,
turn the tractor's engine off and take ignition key off,
dismount tractor's rpm and place it on a PTO shaft holder, that is standard-delivered with the
mower,
disconnect hydraulic hose.
6.
MOUNTING AND ADJUSTMENTS
6.1.
Mounting and timing of the knives
The knives should be mounted as shown in Fig.17, Fig. 18 according to the rule, that the
cutting edges should be directed towards ground, so that a knife will lift the grass after cutting.
Fig. 17. Mounting of the knives on mowing discs
Right knife
Left knife
Right turn
Left turn