❑ Operator must be in proper physical condition to be able to operate the machine.
❑ Operator must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs and medicines, which all have
influence on vehicle driving and machine operation.
❑ Operator should be familiarized with this manual and follow its provisions.
❑ 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
❑ 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.
❑ When mounting the machine, examine technical condition of the mower's hitch assembly
and tractor's 3-point linkage.
❑ Use only genuine pins and cotters to mount the mower on a tractor.
❑ Once the machine is mounted on tractor check stability and manoeuvrability of the latter. Load on
the front axle should be approx. 20% of the weight of tractor. Otherwise, ballast front of the tractor.
4.4. Transport
The lifting, handling and transporting operations can be very dangerous unless they are carried out with
the utmost caution. Have all persons not involved in the actual work move away from the area and limit
the zone where the operations are to be carried out. Also make sure that the area in which the
operations take place is clear and that there is a sufficient escape route, i.e. a free, safe zone to which
the operators can quickly move if the load should fall.
The safety hooks and ropes used to lift the machine must be of an adequate carrying capacity.
To minimize the risk of serious injury or death, do the following:
❑ When the machine is converted from the transport position to the work position and vice versa, you
could be pinched or crushed by some of its parts. Take extra care when carrying out these
maneuvers and have all persons keep well clear of the danger zone.
❑ Do not change position of the mower until there are no people or animals around (pay particular
attention to children).
❑ While transporting the mower, put a warning plate with warning triangle on the mower.
❑ During transport, always put the mower in its proper and safe transport position. See section 5.2.
❑ Before putting the mower in transport position, make sure that the tractor’s PTO is turned off and
all rotating parts have come to a complete stop.
❑ Do not drive over 25 km/h (15 mph). Drive slower if road conditions are poor, especially on irregular
surfaces or steep slopes.
❑ The behavior of the tractor on the road, such as its turning and braking capacities, are affected by
the implements mounted.
❑ When driving on the road after work, check to make sure that the tires and soil working tools are
clean to prevent the road surface from becoming dirty.
❑ Make sure that the machine is not damaged during transport.
4.4.1. Loading the mower onto another vehicle for transport
The driver and the carrier are responsible for the mower’s transport safety. Equipment and parts must
be secured during transport. To put the mower onto another vehicle in a safe way, please obey the
following rules:
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