401 Jeffreys Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Tel: 252-442-0700
6.
Using the machine
The manufacturer guarantees that the machine was checked and approved for operation in
full working order. Nevertheless, the user is obliged to check the machine after delivery and
before the first use. Before commencing any works related to aggregating the tedder with the
tractor, the user should check the technical condition of the machine and prepare it for the
commissioning. To do so, the user should:
a)
read carefully all the information related to the safety, design, functioning, operation,
transport, technical service, etc. included in the manual,
b)
familiarize themselves with the design and principle of operation,
c)
check the completeness of the machine, whether all require protections, screws are in
place,
d)
check the condition of screw connections, whether all screws are tight,
e)
check the condition and pressure of tires,
f)
check the appropriateness of wheel mounting,
g)
check the painting coating condition,
h)
check the overall condition of the machine regarding any damage caused during
transport, loading or due to other circumstances (breakage, indentations, cracks,
punctures, etc.),
i)
check all lubrication points, whether there are lubrication signs (if needed, lubricate acc. to the
“).
j)
check the appropriateness of rotor arms fastening,
k)
check the appropriateness of rotor spring tines fastening,
l)
check the appropriateness of safety barriers fastening,
m)
check the technical condition of the hitch assembly regarding completeness, and
damage of all required bolts and safety pins.
After performing all activities and stating that the machine condition raises no concerns, the
user may set about aggregating the tedder with the tractor.
Every time the machine is used, its mechanical condition needs to be checked, and
especially the condition of working unit, power transmission system, hydraulic system, and
protective barriers.
