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not be disturbed when the mower is operating. Imbalance may cause
excessive vibration, which in turn may cause damage to the machine.
If you notice abnormal vibration in the machine or a change in the noise
that the machine produces, stop immediately and inspect the machine.
CAUTION: Disengage PTO, stop tractor engine, set park brake and wait
for blade rotation to stop before working on blades, drums or saucers.
5.
Be sure all bolts and nuts are tight, especially the bolts securing the
gearbox lid.
6.
Use original joints. For example, after a repair job, a new rubber joint
should be fitted between the gearbox and lid. This joint should be glued
in the lid its
exactly the same location as the old one.
NOTE
: The gearbox is subject to heavy strain when the mower is operating;
consequently, the lid is rigid and fitted with several bolts, these bolts must be
kept tight at all times. The joint that is glued to the interior of the lid should be
replaced carefully so that a metal contact is made between the lid and the box.
SAFETY BREAKAWAY
This machine is equipped with an automatic safety breakaway device. If the
drums meet an obstruction, the mower automatically swings back. Disengage
power take—off, when mower stops check the PTO for profile tube alignment.
To re—engage mower into mowing position, you simply back up the tractor,
while the mower is contacting the ground, until the mower swings back into
mowing position and the breakaway has reset. Do not operate the mower in
the tripped position.
Figure A
If for any reason, the breakaway device releases without the mower
encountering an obstruction, the adjusting nut #1, Figure A on the breakaway
should be tightened.
7. In case of wear to the bottom skirts of the drums above the blades, it is
possible to rotate the drum 40 degrees in relation to the blade holders by
