Krone EasyCut B 970 - Page 4

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EasyCut B 970
Original Operating Instructions 150000711_01_en
6.1 Checklist for initial operation...................................................................................................... 39
6.2 Adapting Coupling Points .......................................................................................................... 40
6.3 Setting the coupling rod ............................................................................................................. 41
6.4 Adapting universal shaft ............................................................................................................ 41
7 Start-up ..................................................................................................................................... 43
7.1 Connecting the machine to the tractor....................................................................................... 43
7.2 Connecting hydraulic hoses....................................................................................................... 44
7.3 Connecting operation panel....................................................................................................... 45
7.4 Connecting road travel lighting .................................................................................................. 46
7.5 Installing universal shaft ............................................................................................................ 46
8 Operation.................................................................................................................................. 48
8.1 Front guard ................................................................................................................................ 48
8.1.1 Folding up the front guard.......................................................................................................... 49
8.1.2 Fold down the front guard.......................................................................................................... 49
8.2 Side guard ................................................................................................................................. 50
8.2.1 Folding up side guard (transport position) ................................................................................. 50
8.2.2 Folding down side guard (working position) .............................................................................. 50
8.3 Operate the support jack ........................................................................................................... 51
8.3.1 Move parking jacks into transport position................................................................................. 51
8.3.2 Move parking jacks into support position................................................................................... 51
8.4 Locking / releasing stop cocks................................................................................................... 52
8.5 Lowering the machine from transport position to working position ............................................ 52
8.6 Mowing....................................................................................................................................... 53
8.7 Field mode on slopes................................................................................................................. 54
9 Driving and transport .............................................................................................................. 55
9.1 Prepare the machine for road travel .......................................................................................... 56
9.2 Checking transport position of outrigger arms ........................................................................... 56
9.3 Switching off the machine.......................................................................................................... 57
10 Settings..................................................................................................................................... 59
10.1 Setting the cutting height ........................................................................................................... 59
10.2 Setting the lateral links............................................................................................................... 60
10.3 Setting Overcut .......................................................................................................................... 60
10.4 Adjusting the relief spring(s) ...................................................................................................... 61
10.5 Setting the lifting speed / lowering speed of the hydraulic cylinders.......................................... 62
10.6 Increasing/reducing ground pressure ........................................................................................ 63
10.7 Checking/setting locking of side guards .................................................................................... 63
11 Maintenance - General Information........................................................................................ 65
11.1 Maintenance table ..................................................................................................................... 65
11.1.1 Maintenance – Before the season ............................................................................................. 65
11.1.2 Maintenance – After the season ................................................................................................ 66
11.1.3 Maintenance - Once after 50 hours ........................................................................................... 66
11.1.4 Maintenance - Every 10 hours, but at least once a day............................................................. 66
11.1.5 Maintenance - Every 50 hours................................................................................................... 67
11.1.6 Maintenance - Every 200 hours................................................................................................. 67
11.2 Tightening torques ..................................................................................................................... 67
11.3 Deviating tightening torques ...................................................................................................... 70
11.4 Venting the friction clutch........................................................................................................... 70
11.5 Checking guard cloths ............................................................................................................... 72
11.6 Cleaning the machine ................................................................................................................ 72
12 Maintenance - Hydraulic System............................................................................................ 73
12.1 Checking hydraulic hoses.......................................................................................................... 73
13 Maintenance - Gearbox ........................................................................................................... 74
13.1 Input gearbox............................................................................................................................. 74
13.2 Main gearbox ............................................................................................................................. 75
14 Maintenance - Cutterbar.......................................................................................................... 77