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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
REAR DISC MOWER
XT
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Never repair damaged hydraulic hoses with tape.
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When connecting hydraulic hoses to tractor hydraulic connectors make sure, that either tractor or
mower hydraulics are pressure free.
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When servicing hydraulic unit, always wear protective gloves and eyewear. Hydraulic oil leaking
under pressure (16 MPa) may permeate through the skin and cause its infection thereafter. If such
is experienced, immediately visit a doctor.
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The mower should be stored under roof and in manner that effectively prevents animals and people
from being injured.
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Before starting the mower, make sure there are no animals underneath the guard.
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Before operating the machine, make sure all safety devices are in place and working. Fix or replace
if not working or damaged.
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Before any maintenance, assembly, disassembly and when parking set the machine on a stable
ground and secure it against accidental movements.
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When cleaning the machine, use personal protective equipment for health protection.
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Do not leave agricultural machinery on slopes or other descents without providing protection
against its free runaway.
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When operating over a stony field or nearby roads there exists a risk of throwing out stones or other
objects, which may pose a danger for passing-by vehicles on the road or for passers-by. Therefore
keep the safe distance.
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In the event of any break in the equipment operation, turn off the drive. Before leaving the tractor
turn off the engine and remove the key from ignition, leave the cabin and make sure there are no
unauthorized persons in the cabin and close the door.
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The operator is not allowed to leave the tractor while driving.
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In case of a fatal failure, stop the machine's drive, turn the tractor's engine off and take out the
ignition key. Next, please contact technical service, and if an accident (here: road accident) occurs,
respect first aid rules and contact responsible authorities.
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Mower should be kept clean, so as to avoid danger of fire.
4.2.
Qualifications of operator
To provide safe machine operation each person being the machine operator must meet the
following requirements:
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Operator should hold driving license, have ability to drive vehicles safely and know road traffic rules.
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Operator must be in proper physical condition to be able to operate the machine.
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Operator must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs and medicines, which all have influence
on vehicle driving and machine operation.
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Operator should be familiarized with this manual and follow its provisions.
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Operator should be familiar with working principles of both the tractor and the machine, and be able
to recognize and avoid hazards resulting from operation of the aggregate.
4.3.
Conditions of mounting mower on tractor
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Prior to the mounting operation, check whether the tractor's and the mower's hitch categories are
compatible and make sure that tractor's hitch load is adequate for the machine aggregated.
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Prior to mounting the machine, examine technical condition of the mower's hitch assembly and
tractor's 3-point linkage.
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Use only genuine pins and cotters to mount the mower on a tractor.
