Removing Clogging And Jams; Taking Turns Over Swaths; Design And Operation Of Safety Breakaway Device - SaMASZ KDD 861 Operator's Manual

5.9.2. Removing clogging and jams

When operating the mower pay attention to variable conditions on field, which may influence the
mower clogging and jams, such as: terrain unevenness, height and density of grass as well as other
objects in the grass (stones, branches, piles of soil). In order to avoid clogging and jams, operating
speed should be adjusted to the mentioned conditions.
WARNING!
Removing clogs and jams while the machine is in operation can lead to the
accident!
In case of machine blockage caused by wrapped material, set the machine on a flat surface, remove
excess material using sharp tool. After clearing the machine check if nothing has been damaged.
To remove any clogging it is obligatory to disconnect the drive and the motor, take out the ignition
key. When eliminating any clogging on the machine, use also safety means for operator, so protective
gloves and tight wear.

5.9.3. Taking turns over swaths

Lift the mower with hydraulic cylinder (Pos. 2, Fig. 3) and take turn. The mower does not need to
be additionally lifted by tractor's 3-point linkage (Fig. 25).
In the case of a mower equipped with a control panel GigaCut (Fig. 16) proceed in accordance with
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point 5.2.6. Controlling work units.
In the case of a mower equipped with a control panel MegaCut (Fig. 17), proceed in accordance
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with point 5.3.2.Lifting of cutterbars to headlands.

5.9.4. Design and operation of safety breakaway device

Hydraulic safety breakaway design protects mower against hitting small obstacles. In the event
of hitting an immovable obstacle the cutterbar folds back about 30 degrees and at the same time rises
about 70 cm (2' 4"). After that, the cutterbar automatically comes back to working position. Hydraulic
safety breakaway device is used for tilting to the back and lifting of the cutting unit.
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KDD
Fig. 25. Mower KDD when taking turns
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