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1. Minimum tractor power used should be 31 kW
(42 PTO hp) for the
GMD 600
and 37 kW (50 PTO
hp) for the
GMD 700
. If tractor power is not suffi-
cient, quality of work will not be satisfactory.
2.
GMD 600
and
GMD 700
disc mowers can be
adapted to all tractors having a PTO speed of 540
rpm and equipped with a normalized Cat. 2 three
point hitch.
3.
GMD 600
and
GMD 700
are equipped with adjust-
able lower hitch pins allowing the machine to be
offset 50 mm (2") to the left and 50 mm (2") to the
right.
4. To adjust lower hitch pins (T) (photo 14), loosen the
4 hexagonal screws (U) of collar flanges (V) on each
side. Reposition lower hitch pins respecting dimen-
sion 825 mm (28") (page 18) and retighten screws
(U). Torque : 12 daNm/88 ft.lbs.
Check tighteness of screws (U) after ten hours
of use.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Install cover (D) as shown in photo 12. Buckle straps around the pipe frame at E. Buckle straps (F) around front
and rear safety bar. All these straps are attached to the underneath of the safety cover.
- Punch 3 holes in the safety cover at (G) and use 3 cup square bolts (R) (M 10 x 35) with self-locking nuts (0) (M
10) (fig 9) and plain washers (Q) (dia. 11 x 24 x 2) to attach the following components on the outside arms of the
safety bars : safety guard locking device (S) ; safety cover (D) ; stop rod (J) (see fig. 10 and also refer to photos
11, 12 and 12 A).
Note
: Make sure that the pivot axis of the safety guard locking device (S) is lined up with the pivot axis (N) of the
front safety bar before tightening self-locking nuts (O).
CAUTION : ALWAYS OPERATE MOWER WITH SAFETY COVER IN PLACE AND THE
FRONT END OF THE COVER LOWERED. NEVER LEAN AGAINST OR STAND ON
SAFETY COVER.
The safety guard locking device is operated with an
18mm box spanner (T) to be stored in holder (U) (photo
13).
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