1. INTRODUCTION
CONNECTION AND DISCONNECTION
Never stand between the tractor and the mower during
connection and disconnection.
An unintentional manoeuvre with the tractor may cause
serious injury.
Make sure that the PTO drive shaft has been mounted correctly, i.e. that the lock pin
is in mesh and that the support chain has been fastened at both ends.
The guard must be intact. If the guard is defective it must be replaced immediately.
Check that all hydraulic couplings are correctly mounted and tight and that all hoses
and fittings are undamaged before activating the hydraulic system.
When the tractor engine has stopped, make sure that there is no pressure in the
hydraulic hoses by activating the tractor hydraulic spool valves.
Hydraulic oil under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious infections.
You should always protect the skin and the eyes
against oil splashes. If, by accident, hydraulic oil
under pressure hits you, consult a doctor
immediately.
Make sure that no persons are near the machine when starting as there might be air
in the hydraulic system which might lead to sudden movements.
To ensure all the air has been expelled from the oil in the hydraulic cylinders, test all
the functions after the hydraulic connections are connected to the tractor. Especially
before driving on public road.
TRANSPORT
Never drive faster than the conditions allow, and maximum 30 km/h.
It is important to block hydraulic transport adjustments. An unintentional operation of
the cylinders may cause the machine to move and at worst hit cyclists or pedestrians.
This may also happen if there is air in the hydraulic cylinders or if there is a sudden
loss of oil from the hydraulic hoses.
Therefore, always check that mechanical transport safety devices are activated
before transport.
WORKING
Before working check blades and discs for cracks and other damage. Replace
damaged blades and discs.
Check periodically if blades and blade bolts are worn according to the rules in the
instruction manual. (See section on maintenance)
Loose stones and foreign matter in the field might get in contact with the revolving
discs and get thrown out again at a very high speed.
Therefore, all guards must always be correctly mounted and intact when you are
working with the machine.
In stony fields the stubble height should be adjusted to maximum (horizontal cutter
bar).
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