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:DUUDQWHH On delivery, check that the machine has not been damaged during transport and that all the attachments are present. Claims must be made in writing to the agent within 8 days of receipt. The manufacturer warrants new machinery at the time of delivery to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship if properly set up and operated in accordance with this Operator’s Manual.
GENERAL INFORMATION *HQHUDO LQIRUPDWLRQ :DUUDQW\ The manufacturer warrants new machinery to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of delivery to the original purchaser if correctly set up and operated according to this Operator’s Handbook. The manufacturer undertakes to repair or replace free of charge any defective part which should be returned by the purchaser (freight prepaid) and found to be defective on inspection authorised by the manufacturer during the warranty period.
UHYVPLQ Power takeoff speed (PTO) Max hydraulic pressure Minimum power required (see 2.2) Q Simple distributor 'HVFULSWLRQ RI WKH PDFKLQH Type of machine DM/4 DM/5 DM/6 DM/7 Q Number of disks Q Number of knives per disk P LQFK Working width 1.65 (65)
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ASSEMBLY $VVHPEO\ ,QVWUXFWLRQV RQ KRZ WR DVVHPEOH PRGHOV '0 Refer to fig. 1 and carry out the following steps in the order indicated: 1) Use pin 3 to insert support 1 into the special slot on frame 2 and fasten with washer 4 and nut 5.
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ASSEMBLY Refer to fig. 2 and carry out the following steps in the order indicated: 1) Insert rest foot 13 into the slot on support 1 and fasten into position with pegs 14 and 15. 2) Use pin 2 to insert arc 9 into the slot on support 1 and fasten into position with washer 3 and nut 4.
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ASSEMBLY Refer to fig. 3 and carry out the following steps in the order indicated: 1) Mount safety bar 1 and hoist chain 11 in pin 2 and fasten with peg 13. 2) Use pin 3 to assemble safety bar 1 into slot 5 and fasten into position with circlips 4. 3) Insert chain 6 (for adjustment see 7.3) into hole 13 on the arc and fasten one circlip on the chain into slot 14.
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ASSEMBLY Refer to fig. 4 and carry out the following steps in the order indicated: 1) Raise the bar off the ground and rest it on a support that is sufficiently stable in order to be able to easily insert slide 1 into slots 2 on the gear box. 2) Select one of the series of horizontal holes on slide 1 according to the cutting height required.
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ASSEMBLY Refer to fig. 5 and carry out the following steps in the order indicated: 1) Mount the main tube 1 on the frame, move it on to flange 2 and then mount flange 3 and screws 4, nuts 6 and washers 5; do not tighten the set of screws 3-4-5-6 for the time being; make sure that the positioning tooth on tube 1 is held in the horizontal connection plane of flanges 2 and 3.
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ASSEMBLY Refer to fig. 6 and carry out the following steps in the order indicated: 1) Use pin 3 to insert body 1 into the slot on body 2 and use washer 4 and nut 5 to fasten into position. 2) Use the four screws 12 and washer 11 to mount support 10 on gear box 13.
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ASSEMBLY Refer to fig.7 and carry out the following steps in the order indicated: 1) Insert rest foot 13 into the slot on support 1 and fasten into position with pegs 14 and 15. 2) Use bushing 2 to insert arc 8 into the slot on support 1 and fasten into position with washer 3 and ring nut 4.
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ASSEMBLY Refer to fig.8 and carry out the following steps in the order indicated: 1) Mount safety bar 1 and hoist chain 11 in pin 2 and fasten with peg 15. 2) Use pin 3 to insert safety bar 1 into slot 5 and fasten with circlips 4. 3) Insert chain 6 (for adjustment see 5.3) into hole 13 on the arc and fasten one circlip on the chain into slot 14.
INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLATION ,QVWUXFWLRQV IRU LQVWDOODWLRQ +RZ WR DGDSW WR WKH WUDFWRU The machine can be adapted to tractors with various gauges by placing the two hoist arms as shown in fig.9, so that height A is about 10 cm (4 inches) when the machine is in the work position (see 7.1): The hoist pins of the machine with 4-5 disks (fig.2) are different from those of the machine with 6- 7 disks (fig.7).
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INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLATION takeoff (with the machine already attached to the tractor), proceed as follows: 1) Remove the two cardan joint axle shafts and insert them separately on the 2 power takeoffs with the clutch on the side of the mowing machine. 2) Place the two axle shafts one alongside the other (fig.
ADJUSTMENT AND SET-UP $GMXVWPHQWV DQG VHWXS %HOW WHQVLRQ Belt tension must be checked regularly particularly during the first few hours of use. In order to adjust tension proceed as follows (fig. 13): 1) Loosen the nuts 1. 2) Move the pulley and use nuts 1 to increase belt tension until distance C (visible through opening 2 as shown in fig.13) is about 20 mm (0.8 inches) when pressure is applied to the center line.
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:RUN SRVLWLRQ To move from the transport position (see 5.3) to the work position proceed as follows: 0DNH VXUH WKDW QR SHUVRQ RU REMHFW LV VWDQGLQJ ZLWKLQ WKH WXUQRYHU UDQJH RI WKH GLVN FDUULHU EDU 1) Send the cylinder shaft backwards slightly but keep rope 3 stretched until pin 2 (fig.12 item B) is unhooked.
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FAULTS: REASONS AND REMEDIES )DXOWV UHDVRQV DQG UHPHGLHV 7KH GLVN FDUULHU EDU YLEUDWHV WRR PXFK GXULQJ ZRUN the nylon bushings of the joints in question are overworn or completely worn out. Ã replace the bushings; the pins and/or respective bushings/bearings of the joints in question are overworn. Ã...
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FAULTS: REASONS AND REMEDIES Ã check the condition of the rubber buffer and if necessary, tighten the relevant screw very carefully (danger of unhooking when it receives blows that are too strong for the machine structure) until unhooking occurs at reasonable intervals only. 7KH VWXEEOH LV WRR KLJK RU WRR VSDUVH The disk carrier bar does not tilt correctly (axle E in fig.14) Ã...
MAINTENANCE 0DLQWHQDQFH +RZ WR IDVWHQ FXWWLQJ GHYLFHV After they have been used the first time, the disks, knives and relevant parts to fasten them must be controlled regularly every 15-20 working hours. More frequent checks will have to be made if mowing is carried out on stoney ground and after impact with an obstacle.
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MAINTENANCE :RUQ RXW RU GDPDJHG SLHFHV PXVW EH UHSODFHG ZLWK RULJLQDO VSDUH SDUWV *HQHUDO PDLQWHQDQFH Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operation etc. comply with all the safety warnings given in this use and maintenance handbook. Before carrying out any operation directly, first: ...
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MAINTENANCE :KHQ LQ XVH FKHFN WKH RLO OHYHOV HYHU\ GD\ DQG WRS XS LI QHFHVVDU\ 2YHUJHDU ER[ ILJ 1= drain/loading cap with level rod 2= breather cap on disk carrier bar. Use SAE EP 80 W 90 oil in the quantities shown in the table.
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MAINTENANCE (QG RI VHDVRQ VWRUDJH At the end of the season we recommend storing the machine with the bar lying horizontally after having cleaned it carefully. You should also: lubricate and grease each point shown in this use and maintenance handbook; ...
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