Operation; Attaching The Mower To The Tractor; Preparing Mower For Transport - SaMASZ KDC 260 Operator's Manual

5. OPERATION

WARNING:
Before beginning to use this machine, do the following:
- Read manual, especially safety precautions in section 4.
- Make sure you are familiar with all controls and functions.
- Make sure all safety devices are in place and working. Fix or replace if not
working or damaged.
- Replace protective cover if damaged.
5.1.

Attaching the mower to the tractor

WARNING:
- Only hitch and unhitch machine on a flat surface with compact dirt.
- Keep everyone away from area between mower and tractor.
- Be careful near link road zone of tractor's rear power lift. Contains sharp
parts.
Attach the mower to the tractor with use of 3-point linkage frame Therefore drive the tractor
near the mower's catch and connect pins (P) on the catch with links (C) on the tractor, and then
secure them with cotters as shown on Fig. 9.
Next lift up support leg (S) and secure it with pin.
Connect hydraulic hoses.
Connect the machine's lighting cables to the tractor and check the lights for operation.
Connect telescopic articulated shaft. If need be shorten the shaft as per item 5.4.
5.2.

Preparing mower for transport

In order to prepare mower for transport:
With use of hydraulic cylinders get mower behind tractor.
Lift mower's side guards to vertical position (Fig. 10).
Lift cutterbar by means of cylinders and to protect it, use hydraulic valves (Fig. 11)
Lift the swath conveyor by means of cylinder (Fig. 13) and protect it, using hydraulic valves
(Fig. 12).
Check protection of supports and all elements lifted for transport.
When maneuvering, pay special attention to area around tractor-mower aggregate.
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Fig. 9. Connecting mower to the tractor
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