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Operating the Machine
Inspections before Use
Always disengage PTO, Switch off tractor engine and engage the parking brake before making
adjustments
to the machine.
1. With the whole machine as level as possible, check the oil level in the gearboxes. Top up as required with SAE
EP90 gear oil through the oil filler plug indicated. The correct level is at the oil level plug indicated.
2. Grease the PTO shaft universal joints, drive shaft bearing and carrying arm pivots.
3. Re-sharpen old blades with a grindstone if necessary. Replace bent blades with new ones.
4. Check the blade mounting bolts are tight
5. Ensure the gearbox shaft nuts are tight and retained in place by split pin.
6.
Check tightness of all nuts, bolts and retaining screws after the first and second hours of work.
7.
Ensure safety guards and flaps are in place at all times where fitted.
8.
Due to the corrosive nature of grass when cut, wash down the machine when finished mowing, especially when
the machine is being stored for a long period of time.
Key to Main Parts
Starting Regulations
Always check that any imminently dangerous conditions have been eliminated before using the machine. Ensure all
guarding is present and the operator is fully aware of the operations of the machine.
Always ensure the pins lock the PTO shaft yoke ends onto the spline shafts on both the tractor and the
implement. An unlocked shaft could slip out of position, causing notable mechanical damage and serious
injury to both operator and bystanders.
Lifting chain
A Frame
Front guard
PTO cover
Gearbox cover
Rear guard
Skid
