5.4. STOPPING AND DISCONNECTION
To stop the Flail Mower at the end of a working session:
• bring the tractor to a complete stop;
• place the transmission in park or neutral;
• reduce the engine speed, then disengage the PTO;
• wait for stopping of all rotating parts;
• lower the implement to the ground;
• set the parking brake;
• shut down the engine and remove the key before exiting the tractor;
• do the cleaning and maintenance required to make the machine ready for later use (see section Mainte-
nance).
WARNING
Never leave the tractor unattended with the implement in the lifted position.
To disconnect the Flail Mower from the tractor (e.g. to make a change of implement):
• Adjust the parking stand to the lowest position, through the use of relative retaining pin;
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Park the tractor on a dry and level surface;
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Reduce the engine speed, then disengage PTO;
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Wait for stopping of all rotating parts;
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Lower the implement to the ground;
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Set the parking brake;
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Shut down the engine and remove the key before exiting the tractor;
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Place safety blocks under Flail Mower to prevent unit from tipping over onto a child and/or an adult. A
Flail Mower that tips over can result in injury or death;
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Disconnect the driveline from the tractor PTO and rest it on the provided support of the Flail Mower;
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Disconnect the top link and rear lifting arms of the tractor from the Flail Mower hitches;
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Check the Flail Mower stability. If needed, place additional safety blocks;
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Get on the tractor, start the engine and move away from the Flail Mower slowly;
• Make sure the Flail Mower remains stored in a protected area, to prevent that unauthorized
personnel can approach it.
Before a long term storage (e.g. at seasonal end), do cleaning and maintenance operations as specified in
sections MAINTENANCE and STORAGE.
5.5. TRANSPORTING
To set the Flail Mower for transportation, perform the following steps:
• idle tractor engine, disengage tractor PTO, and wait for stopping of all rotating parts;
• lift the Flail Mower until the transport position, making sure the driveline transmission tubes does not
contact tractor or Flail Mower. A minimum gap of 2 cm should be leaved between the tubes and
tractor and Flail Mower (see also section Driveline installation);
• lock the tractor lifting hydraulics, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, remove ignition key and
get off the tractor;
• adjust the parking stand to the highest position, through the use of relative retaining pin, to prevent its
possible damage during transport.
When driving on public roads, follow strictly all local laws and traffic regulations.
WARNING
When driving on public roads, reduce your speed, be aware of traffic around you and proceed in
such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
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