❑ Always pay attention to the recommended overlap of the PTO shafts in working and transport
positions.
❑ Before you start work, you must make sure that the PTO shaft is spinning in the right direction and
that the tractor PTO RPM matches the permissible RPM levels of the machine.
❑ When using the power PTO shaft there must be nobody in the danger zone of the rotating telescopic
joint shaft or PTO shaft!
❑ The PTO shaft should always be switched off if the tractor/machine aggregate is making too sharp
of a turn or when it is not in use!
4.7. Hydraulic assembly
❑ Hydraulic assembly is under high pressure. Hydraulic oil under pressure may penetrate skin and
cause serious injury or death. Skin and eyes should be protected when working around this
assembly.
❑ In case of injury caused by a liquid under pressure, call a doctor immediately.
❑ Hydraulic hoses can be connected to the tractor's hydraulics provided that both the tractor’s and
the mower's hydraulic assemblies are not under pressure. To remove the pressure from the
hoses, start the tractor's hydraulic valves several times with the tractor off.
❑ When looking for oil leaks, do so safely. Use a cardboard card. Do not touch any potential leaks
until the entire hydraulic assembly has been relieved of pressure.
❑ It is recommended that the using hydraulic oil should not exceed 10 oil purity class in accordance
with NAS 1638.
When using hydraulic hoses:
❑ Avoid stretching the hoses when operating.
❑ Do not allow hydraulic hoses to get deflected.
❑ Do not expose hydraulic hoses to contact with any sharp edges.
❑ If damaged or worn, replace the hoses with new ones.
❑ Useful life for hydraulic hoses is 5 years from their production date.
4.8. Residual risk
Despite the fact that SaMASZ, the manufacturer of the mower, has taken great care in the design and
manufacturing of the mower, certain risks during mower operation and maintenance are unavoidable.
A major source of risk that could result in serious injury or death can occur during the performance of
these operations.
Major source of risk follows performance of these operations:
❑ operation of mower by minors,
❑ operation by individuals who have not read the operator's manual and safety labels,
❑ operation of mower by persons under influence of alcohol or other substances,
❑ not being cautious during transportation and moving mower during operation,
❑ transport of persons who are on the machine,
❑ presence of persons and animals within the mower operation range,
❑ performing servicing and machine adjustments with the engine on.
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