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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
REAR DISC MOWER
KDT
5.7.2.
Design and and operation of safety breakaway device
In the event of hitting an immovable obstacle one of the safety device flat bars slides out and
disconnects the safety device. After that the mower folds back about 34 degrees (
). The operator
has time to shut off the tractor and protect the mower. Safety device spring is adjustable (
),
therefore changing the force needed to make safety device work.
Fig. 17.
Safety device
Fig. 18.
The mower breaks back when the safety
device operates
Recommended length of safety device spring
R
) 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 and jams
When operating the mower pay attention to variable conditions on field, which may influence the mower
clogging and jams, such as: terrain unevenness, height and density of grass as well as other objects in
the grass (stones, branches, piles of soil). In order to avoid clogging and jams, operating speed should
be adjusted to the mentioned conditions.
WARNING!
Removing clogs and jams while the machine is in operation can lead to the
accident!
In case of machine blockage caused by wrapped material, set the machine on a flat surface, remove
excess material using sharp tool. After clearing the machine check if nothing has been damaged.
To remove any clogging it is obligatory to disconnect the drive and the motor, take out the ignition key.
When eliminating any clogging on the machine, use also safety means for operator, so protective gloves
and tight wear.
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.
R
34
°
