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- Check the oil level of tank and gearbox
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Check that all hydraulic pipes are in good condition, look for signs of leakage
beneath the machine
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Check that the number of revolutions and the rotational direction of the power
takeoff correspond to those required by the flail hedge mower (FIG. 14)
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To attach the machine to the tractor (FIG. 15), bring the 2 arms of the tractor
hydraulic lifter (1) near the flail hedge mower, to the points corresponding to the
pins.
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Insert the pins (2) and secure them with the spring clips.
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Fit the 3
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point stabilizer (3), raise the machine until the power takeoff is at the
same heigh of the tractor PTO and adjust the linkage stabilizer until the
perpendicularity with the ground is reached. Stiffen the 2 lifter arms by
correspondent linkage stabilizers (4) thus fixing the machine in a central position.
Fix the stabilizers (5) to the tie plate (6) (different from tractor to tractor).
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Proceed in reverse order to detach the flail hedge mower from the tractor.
IMPORTANT: Never operate the tractor hydraulic lift when additional stabilizers
are fitted (6).