Operator’s manual
Rear disc mowers
with central suspension
KDTC 260 S/W; KDTC 300 S/W; KDTC 340
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4.
SAFETY ADVICE
4.1. Safety rules and regulations
Front axis of the tractor should be weighted to keep the balance. If need be, use front wheel
weights.
Any operation with the hydraulic lift lever should be done from the operator’s seat; DO NOT
move the lever from outside of the tractor.
In case of tractors equipped with EHR, operating with hydraulic lift is done by the buttons
mounted outside the tractor’s cabin. When operating be extremely careful.
When switching from working to transport position unmount the whole or at least one end (from
tractor’s PTO) of PTO shaft.
Operation without safety guards as well as with the damaged or raised guards is not allowed
(danger of the stones, etc. being thrown out).
Start mowing only when the tractor’s PTO reaches its normal 1000 rpm.
DO NOT exceed 1050 PTO rpm,
Nobody is allowed to remain within the danger area of at least 50 m. Particular caution is
necessary when operating near roads and in stoney areas,
Any maintenance and adjustment work should only be done after the drive has been disconnected
and when the cutting discs have come to the complete standstill,
Always check the mower before starting work, in particular for damaged, missing and/or worn
knives and knife holders. Damaged or worn parts must be replaced.
When driving on public roads always comply with local traffic regulations, especially concerning
warning lights.
CAUTION:
All service and repair operations must be done only after the tractor
engine has been stopped, all rotating parts have come to the complete
standstill and the cutterbar is on the ground.
CAUTION:
Be certain that children and animals are at a safe distance away from the
machine. Never allow anyone to ride on a machine or tractor.
When the mower is lifted for repair on the 3-point linkage, it should be secured against
falling by a mechanical support or by chain.
The bolts and other fasteners have to be periodically checked and, if necessary, tightened or
replaced. DO NOT work with damaged or worn fasteners.
Never lift the mower on tractor linkage when the drive is on and the cutting discs are rotating.
When operating the mower, the tractor should always be equipped with the cabin.
Mower should not be operated when the tractor-mower set is not balanced.
Never start the mower when it is lifted.
Never start the mower, when people or animals are near the machine.
Never lift the safety guard before the rotating parts have come to the complete standstill. Tractor’s
engine must be stopped.
Always comply with safety decals describing hazards, and warning signs placed on the machine.
Before you start the tractor make sure that every other drives are turned off and the levers steering
hydraulics are in neutral position.
Never leave the tractor’s engine running without supervision. Before you leave the tractor, turn off
the engine and put off the key from tractor’s ignition switch,
It is forbidden to operate the mower when driving backwards,
Never get on the mower,
