Operator’s manual
Rear disc mowers
KDT
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Recommended length of safety device spring
R
(
Fig. 16
) should be 5.6". If the safety device breaks
away too easily, tighten up the spring approximately .04"-.08". DO NOT tighten up too much,
because you may prevent the safety device from working and damage the mower.
5.7.3.
Mower clogging
When operating the mower, pay attention to variable conditions on the field, which may cause the
mower to clog, 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 conditions. In order to
take care of machine clogging, lower the cutterbar onto the ground, disconnect the drive and
remove the ignition key. When eliminating the mower's clogging wear all appropriate protective
gear.
5.7.4.
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. 18a
. KDF & KDT mower set prepared to
take turns
Fig. 18b.
KDF & KDT mower set prepared
to take turns
5.8.
Storing
Mower should be stored in paved, dry places, protected against precipitation. In order to
minimize the space necessary for storage the mower may be stored in a vertical position but always
on paved surface. Storing the mower on an unpaved surface may cause the mower to lose stability
and turnover.
NOTICE:
When stored for long time (e.g. in winter season), the machine should be in an
upright position on paved surface (with closed cylinders). Storing the mowe in a
horizontal position may cause faster wearing (rusting) of the cylinder from the inside
(through vent valve) by being penetrated by moisture from the air.
5.9.
Dismounting mower from tractor
WARNING:
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, 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,
detach tractor's upper link and lower strands from mower's linkage.