SaMASZ MIDO 140, Instruction Manual

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Instruction manual
Rear - front and rear flail mowers
MIDO, GRINO, VINO, MAMUT
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holding chains to a permanent part of the body of the tractor and the loop on the guard of the
splined shaft of the mower drive shaft.
WARNING!
If need be, shorten the PTO haft according to its operator’s manual given by
the shaft’s manufacturer (
Fig. 12 ).
Fig. 12. Instruction of PTO shaft shortening
WARNING!
When changing the vehicle, with which the machine operates, control
the length of PTO shaft again, as otherwise the machine can be damaged.
WARNING!
Operate machinery only with the articulated telescopic shafts designated for
use with that machinery. Before starting work check if all the covers (tractor,
machinery and shaft) are in place and functioning. Damage or lost elements
must be replaced with original spares. Check wether the articulated
telescopic shaft is properly installed. Never get close to rotating parts it could
result in injury or death. During servicing of the shaft or the machine
the engine and the power take-off of the tractor must be turned off.
Before operating any machinery carefully read the operating manuals of
the shaft and the machine.
WARNING!
Due to the large working angles of the PTO shaft, long-term work in extreme
positions is not recommended. This can lead to rapid damage of the WPT.
5.3. Preparing the mower for transport
Preparation of the front-rear flail mower mounted on the tractor for transport - movement on
public roads - requires the following:
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during transporting the machine it is recommended to attach the machine to the upper link
round hole;
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lift the mower using the front or rear three-point hitch;
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adjust the side setting to the minimum – procedure of changing the side setting of the mower
was described in point 5.5;