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OPERATOR'S MANUAL REAR DISC MOWER XT
CAUTION:
Do not drive on public roads if the machine's transport height is more than 13′
1″ ( 4.0m) (when transported, transport height should be lowered on the tractor
links – Fig. 20 ).
Also check whether the machine does not exceed maximum permissible values
(weight, axle load, towing device load, etc.) according to valid regulations.
CAUTION:
Pay attention to efficiency and tightness of the hydraulic system of the machine
during the mower transport.
5.5. Changing the mower position from transport to operating position
❑
unlock the cutting unit by removing the transport lock pin S ( Fig. 19 ),
❑
lower the mower on the TPH of the tractor so that the pins of the suspension frame are at a minimum of
1′
8″ (500mm)
above the ground
( Fig. 20 ),
❑
make sure that the space where the mower will be opened is unobstructed and free of people or animals
,
❑
engaging the external hydraulic valve on the tractor and the hydraulic hoist of the tractor, position the cutting
unit into a horizontal position
,
❑
using the lever of the external hydraulic system of the tractor lower the cutting unit so that as it gets closer
to the ground it slows down,
next lower cutterbar freely until cutterbar touches the ground,
❑
fold side safety curtain,
❑
using the upper regulated tie
C ( Fig. 11 )
adjust to the required cutting height. Extending the tie C increases
cutting height and shortening it decreases it. T
he best recommended tilt angle of the cutterbar to the
ground is from 0° to 3 ° (see Figure on the front page) ,
❑
set height of the tractor's 3-point linkage lower links until red arrows attached on the cutting unit
and the mower's arm are equal (hitch lower pin ~ 1
′ 8″ - 1′ 10 ″ (520-570 mm) above the ground).
CAUTION:
Switching the mower from operating position to transport position and vice
versa could only take place on even and stable ground. Prior to approaching
works remove the transport lock pin
S ( Fig. 19 ) and make sure whether there
are no unauthorized persons exposed to getting crushed.
5.6. Preparing the mower for work
CAUTION:
During storing of the machine in company SaMASZ the cylinders are protected
by special grease in order to secure them against weather which may cause their
premature wear. Before starting the operation excess grease should be removed
from the cylinders.
Put the mower into motion when the cutterbar is on the ground so that oil can fill the whole
cutterbar. When the mower is in working position, please do the following:
❑
be sure cutterbar to the ground,