Operator’s manual
Rear disc mowers
with central suspension
KDTC 260 S/W; KDTC 300 S/W; KDTC 340
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Never lift the mower on tractor’s 3-point linkage when the drive is on and the discs are rotating,
Permissible inclination of the slope when working and during transport is 8°,
Never stand between tractor and mower, before tractor-mower set is secured against moving by the
tractor’s brake,
Every maintenance work and regulations can be done only when the mower is on the ground,
If any maintenance work or regulation under lifted mower is needed, it must be secured against
falling,
When the parts of the mower need replacement, use only the original spare parts according to spare
parts list,
Pay particular attention to PTO shaft’s guards and mower’s and tractor’s spline shaft guards. Never
work with damaged guards,
Hydraulic hoses should be periodically checked and if any damage occur or they expire, replace
with new ones. Expiry period should not exceed 5 years,
Never use scotch tape to repair hydraulic hoses,
When connecting hydraulic hoses to tractor’s hydraulic connectors make sure, that either tractor’s
or mower’s hydraulic system is without pressure,
When operating hydraulic system, always wear protective gloves and glasses. Leaking under
pressure hydraulic oil (16 MPa) may permeate through the skin and cause infection. If it happens,
immediately visit a doctor,
The mower should be stored under roofed places and in the way that it will not harm people or
animals.
4.2. Transport
Every position change of the mower can only be done when there is nobody around (pay particular
attention to children).
For the transport period put warning plate with combined lights and reflectors and warning triangle
on the mower.
During transport always put the mower to transport position. See chapter 5.2.
Before putting the mower to transport position make sure, that the tractor’s PTO is turned off and
all the rotating parts have come to complete standstill.
Driving speed should always be adjusted to road conditions.
Permissible speed is 25 km/h and it cannot be exceeded.
4.2.1. Putting the mower onto another vehicle for transport
The driver and the carrier are responsible for mower’s transport safety. Equipment and parts must be
secured during transport.
To put the mower onto another vehicle in a safe way, please obey the following rules:
Seize the mower by any lifting devices only in the places indicated by the hook sign (Fig.5)
For mower lifting use only lifting devices with hoisting capacity bigger than mower’s weight
shown in data plate. It also concerns ropes and chains used for lifting.
Collapsible parts should be blocked in transport position.
During putting the mower onto another vehicle it is forbidden for anybody to remain in transport
area.
On the vehicle’s trailer the machine should be secured against moving.