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Mower FA
WARNING!
Before using the mower, ensure that there are no persons or animals within the
range of the machine.
Make sure that all guards are in place and e󰀩cient.
The machine must only be used by one operator positioned inside the tractor
driving cab.
To activate the mower, the operator must refer to the tractor manual as the
commands are positioned inside the tractor cab.
USE
At the location of operation, the operator can then connect the PTO drive shaft
(sec. 4.6) with parking brake on, engine o󰀨 and starter keys removed and kept
on their person.
With the PTO drive shaft connected to the mower, the operator can:
• Start the tractor’s engine;
• Release the hand brake;
• Proceed with tractor advancement at a maximum speed of 6 km/h;
• Activate the power take-o󰀨 and lower the mower; reduce the speed by about
2 km/h in the presence of particularly high or dense grass.
Keep the engine of the tractor at a speed that ensures that the mower has the
power necessary for a proper mowing of the turf.
Drive a short distance with the mower operational and check the quality of
the work; if it is not satisfactory, repeat and review the machine adjustment
procedures.
LIMB INJURY HAZARD!
Always keep a safe distance from the cutting chamber when the mower is in
operation and never allow hands or feet near the blades.
HAZARD OF EJECTED ITEMS!
When working on the ground, the mower may eject material from the rear: ensure
that animals and persons are at least 50 metres from the machine in operation.
In the operations in reverse direction, disengage the PTO and slightly lift the
mower o󰀨 the ground to avoid damage to the structure.
When the work is complete, the operator must:
• Engage the parking brake;
• Stop the engine;
• Remove the ignition key and keep it on themselves;
• Disconnect the PTO drive shaft from the power take-o󰀨 of the tractor and
mower and keep it protected from atmospheric agents;
• Start the tractor to transport the mower to the depot taking care that there are
no exposed persons, animals or objects.
Once the depot has been reached, the operator must:
• Engage the parking brake;
• Stop the engine;
• Remove the ignition key and keep it on themselves;
• Provide adequate cleaning of the mower (see sec. 6);
• check and if necessary replace worn parts (see sec. 8 “Routine maintenance”);
• Check that there are no oil leaks and if necessary repair;
NOTE!
If during the work the equipment stops, refer to section 11.2 "Troubleshooting".