Mower Clogging; Preparing The Mower For Transport - SaMASZ KT 261 Operator's Manual

High and inclined grass
Heighten the cutterbar's inclination to H = about 1.8".
If there is no inclination the grass will be wedged on the forming drums.
Speed can be more than 12 km/h (7.5 mph) (the faster – the better).
Do not turn in the mowed grass.
Optimum inclination of the cutterbar towards the ground is between 0° to 5°. If the inclination
exceeds 5°, there might be a slight unevenness of mowed grass. It impairs slightly the quality
of mowing and has an influence on the mower's operation. When the cutterbar is pulled in the
other direction, it significantly impairs the quality of mowing and in some cases the mower
stops mowing. Besides, it may lead to premature wear or even damage of the slides and
cutterbar.
When high grass prevails, first and second cut should be mowed at height level 2.4" - 2.8", but
when the grass grows low it should be mowed at 2". The last cut should be mowed a little bit
higher, 2.8" - 3" above the ground.
Too high a PTO rpm whirls the air, which may cause inclination of the grass in front of discs,
which impairs the quality of mowing.
Too low a PTO rpm impairs the quality of mowing and in some cases the mower stops mowing
(too low linear velocity of the blade).
In contrast with 2-drum mowers, straight mounting of the mower and full speed are not always
possible. Adjust inclination of the mower, PTO rpm, speed and correctness of knife-mounting
to get the best results.
In case of mowing soft meadows, the pressure of the cutterbar on the ground should be reduced
by adjusting support springs.
Always check to make sure that the ground speed suits the conditions or work and that it does
not create a potential source of danger.
Do not take sharp turns anytime and do not operate in reverse.

5.4.2. Mower clogging

When operating the mower, pay attention to variable conditions on the field, which may cause
the mower to clog, such as: terrain unevenness, height and density of grass as well as other objects
in the grass. In order to avoid clogging, mowing speed should be adjusted to the conditions. In order
to take care of machine clogging, lower the cutterbar onto the ground, disconnect the drive and
remove the ignition key. When eliminating the mower's clogging wear all appropriate protective
gear.

5.5. Preparing the mower for transport

To prepare the mower for transport and to meet safety precautions, please do the following:
lift the mower with tractor hydraulic lift until the lower lift pins of the mower 3-point linkage
frame are raised above the ground:
a) about 6" in case of KT 341 (H) and KT 340 (H),
b) about 1' 3¾" in case of other models of KT,
lower the transport height on the tractor links, so it does not exceed 13' 2",
lift support legs S and block them with cotter pins,
before putting the mower in transport position block transport lock.
NOTICE: Unblocking the lock may cause damage to PTO shaft,
for mower equipped with belt conveyors, if the conveyors are lifted, lower them and block
them with cotter pins,
lift the cutterbar by hydraulic cylinder vertically until the pawl Z locks in (Fig. 15), secure
the cutterbar against falling by activating the shut-off valve placed on the mower's hydraulic
cylinder.
Operating manual
Rear disc mower with central suspension
- hydro-pneumatic or spring suspension
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