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A breakaway latch allows the cutting conditioning unit
to swing back if an obstruction is hit (photo 33).
IF THE LATCH RELEASES, STOP THE TRACTOR
IMMEDIATELY AND DISENGAGE THE PTO.
To reset the cutterbar, back up the mower conditioner
until the cutterbar is in its normal position.
The factory setting of the latch is adapted to most
working conditions.
NOTE
: Before using the mower conditioner, the break-
away linkage must be checked for good operation
making sure all components slide correctly and are
well greased. Check for any cutting conditioning unit
damage if an obstruction is encountered.
The stack (Y) of spring washers should be compressed to 95 mm ( 3 3/4") (fig. 35). Observe spring washer
arrangement in fig. 35 carefully.
If after resetting the cutterbar continues to break away, the pressure of spring assembly (A) (photo 34) can be
increased but stacking (Y) must never be less than 91 mm (3 2/3"), otherwise safety disengagement cannot function.
SAFETY BREAKAWAY
