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OPERATION
OPERATION
CHECKING BEFORE OPERATING
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT
FLAIL MOWER ADJUSTMENT
Before operating the machine, the following areas should
be checked off:
1.Before starting up the machine, check and Lubricate all
grease points, all lubricated parts inside the machine.
2.Use only an agricultural tractor of horsepower within
limits of the machine specified.
3.Check that the machine is properly attached to the
tractor. Be sure retainers are used on the mounting pins.
4.Be sure extra weights are mounted on the front of the
tractor.
5. Check the oil level in the gearbox. Add as required.
6.Check that the tractor PTO shaft turns freely and that
the machine driving shaft can telescope easily.
7.Check the blades. Be sure they are not damaged or
broken and swing freely in their mount. Repair or replace
as required.
8.Check and tighten the blade bolts.
9.Check for entangled material in all rotating parts.
Remove this material.
10. Install and secure all guards, doors and covers before
starting.
11. Before installing the universal joint, the tractor and
the machine motor shall be stopped and the key be taken
away. The universal joints shall be installed in good state,
with proper protective parts.
12.The chain on the protective parts of the universal joint
shall be guaranteed in good condition, in case, automatic
rotation occurs.
13.All other persons shall leave the ground before
connecting the driving power from the tractor. Keep the
output of the tractor at 540 RPM.
14.Before cleaning, repairing and lubricating the machine,
stop the motor and take away the key with you.
15.When the universal joint is not connected with the
tractor, they must be connected again through the frame
to protect the joint from damaging.
16.Don't approach the machine when the machine runs.
To get the most out of your flail mower, it should be set
within the recommended height.To save fuel and power
and reduce wear and tear, the cutting height must be
regulated correctly.When adjusting the working height,
loosen screw (1), remove screw (2) on both sides; The
roller height (see following drawing) can be adjusted by
alligning the selected hole in the roller support bracket at
position 2. The lowest hole is the highest working height;
put the screw (2) into the selected hole; tighten screw
(1) and screw (2).
1. On a flat piece of ground, attach the Flail Mower to the
Tractor using the three point linkage
2. Use a solid adjustable top link
3. Lower the three point linkage to its lowest position
4. With the roller at the rear in contact with the ground,
adjust the length of the top link so that the lower edge at
the side of the flail mower is parallel with the ground
5. Rotate the blade drum by hand so that a row of blades
hang vertically towards the ground.
6. Measure the clearance between the bottom of the
extended blades and the ground.
Minimum 50mm
Note in rough or lumpy paddocks the clearance needs to
be increased to ensure that the blades dont impact the
ground in operation.
Be familiar with the machine before start-
ing. Read this manual carefully to learn
how to operate the machine safely and
how to set it to provide maximum field
efficiency.
Only use universal joint conforming to CE
standard and protect them properly.
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