2. - Contents
GMD240 - 280 - 310
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KN204BGB_G
Disc mower
5. Machine specifications................................................................................................ 33
5.1 Description and glossary ............................................................................................................... 33
5.2 Technical specifications................................................................................................................. 34
5.3 Required equipment ...................................................................................................................... 36
5.3.1 Primary PTO shaft............................................................................................................ 36
5.3.2 Mechanical safety release................................................................................................ 36
5.3.3 Cutter bar ......................................................................................................................... 37
5.4 Sound levels.................................................................................................................................. 38
6. Putting into service...................................................................................................... 39
6.1 Description of control elements ..................................................................................................... 39
6.2 Coupling and uncoupling............................................................................................................... 40
6.2.1 Description of coupling elements ..................................................................................... 40
6.2.2 Preparing the tractor......................................................................................................... 40
6.2.3 Preparing the machine ..................................................................................................... 42
6.2.4 Coupling the machine.......................................................................................................44
6.2.5 Hydraulic connections ......................................................................................................45
6.2.6 Electrical connection ........................................................................................................ 46
6.2.7 Primary PTO shaft............................................................................................................ 46
6.2.8 Adjusting the machine......................................................................................................48
6.2.9 Uncoupling the machine................................................................................................... 48
7. Instructions for transport............................................................................................ 51
7.1 Putting the machine into transport position ................................................................................... 51
8. Instructions for work ................................................................................................... 54
8.1 Putting the machine into work position.......................................................................................... 54
8.2 Putting the machine in headland turn position............................................................................... 56
8.2.1 Adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 57
8.3 Adjustments in working position .................................................................................................... 57
8.3.1 Cutting height ................................................................................................................... 58
8.3.2 Swathing system .............................................................................................................. 58
8.3.3 Compensating spring tension........................................................................................... 59
8.4 Machine use .................................................................................................................................. 60
8.4.1 Headland turn maneuvers................................................................................................ 61
8.4.2 Drive speed ...................................................................................................................... 61
8.4.3 Machine safety ................................................................................................................. 62