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Preparation for use
Hitching frame ad-
justment
The hitching frame must be adjusted to a height H of 40 cm to the
ground.
> Use the 3-point hitch to move the hitching frame up or down, till
height H has been reached
> Eventual, fix this height with the depth limiting chain [+]
Check at begin-
ning of the season
• Check the V-belt tension
→ V-belt tension, page 50
• Check the blade holders
→ Checking blade holders, page 55
Running
> Run the tractor pto at idle
• Check correct operation of the components
• Check there are no unusual noises
> Run the machine at 540 rpm for some minutes
> Stop the pto
• Check the tightness of the hardware
During the running-in period, a specific maintenance must be done,
confer to maintenance chart
→ Maintenance intervals, page 46
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