Operator’s Manual. SITREX 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 by inspection authorized by SITREX during the warranty period.
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1) INTRODUCTION The user of the Windrower (later referred to as the "machine") is responsible for his own safety as well as that of the people in proximity of it. It is therefore crucial that the user has detailed information on the use and maintenance of the machine and on how to connect it correctly to a tractor.
4) Indicates an impending dangerous situation which, if not avoided, will cause death or severe personal injury. 5) Indicates a potentially dangerous situation which, if not avoided, could cause death or severe personal injury, including dangers which are present when protection is removed.
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12) Indicates danger caused by accidental fall of suspended arms. Keep safe distance. INDICATION SIGNS GRAISSE NIVEAU D’HUILLE 13) Indicates a greasing point . 14) Shows the direction of rotation of the power takeoff and the maximum number revolutions. Shows suitable tools for maintenance and cleaning (grease pump, brush).
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION MAIN PARTS 1) THREE- POINT LINKAGE 2) LOWER LINK 3) R.H. GUARD IDENTIFICATION PLATE 4) TINE 5) TINE ARM PLAQUE D’IDENTIFICATION 6) GEARBOX 7) CRANK 8) DRAWBAR 9) RATCHET 10) CARDAN SHAFT PROTECTION 11) CARDAN SUPPORT 12) PARKING STAND 13) L.H.
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LOCATION OF SIGNS AND SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE 1) SEE DRAWING 1 P.4 2) SEE DRAWING 2 P.4 3) SEE DRAWING 3 P.4 4) SEE DRAWING 4 P.5 5) SEE DRAWING 5 P.5 6) SEE DRAWING 6 P.5 7) SEE DRAWING 7 P.5 8) SEE DRAWING 8 P.5 9) SEE DRAWING 9 P.6 10) SEE DRAWING 10 P.6...
CHAPTER 4 DELIVERY AND ASSEMBLY Checking the machine on delivery All parts are carefully checked before dispatch or delivery. On receiving the machine, ensure that it has not been damaged during transport. If damage has occurred, contact the dealer concerned. Details of packing are given below.
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ASSEMBLY Assembly is highly dangerous and must be carried out in strict accordance with the following instructions. We recommend that qualified personnel perform assembly. We also recommend that assembly be carried out in a flat, solid surface, open area with no people (particularly children) nearby who could be severely injured if they were to touch or move any parts of the machine.
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Attach the pin (20) to the drawbar (40) and fasten on the lower part with the washer (13) the wear preventing bushing (10) and the bushing (8) with the spring pin (9). Insert the 3rd point arch (1) bended in order to overlap the slot and the bushing (10) then place the arch in order to insert the pin (18) and the spring pins (19).
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Mount the support (31), plate (27) and ratchet (23) Insert the crank (25) on the supports, and then attach the flexible joint (11) connecting it also to the adjusting screw by the spring pins (12). Take off the guard (A) from the screw...
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Mount the right-hand protection frame 2 3 by inserting into the special hole (A) on the drawbar and use screw 8 and pin 14 to fasten it Assemble support 6 and Repeat the procedure on the left-hand protection of the machine.
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Before assembling the rake arms, raise the protection frames and use hook 23 to hold them up. If the machine has to be set up for work, mount detachable arms 44 on to the fixed arms 45 and fasten them with pin 43; the two holes on the detachable arms are to adjust swath width.
5) ADJUSTMENT, PREPARATION AND USE INTRODUCTION Connection to the tractor is highly dangerous. Take great care and carry out the entire operation in strict compliance with the following instruction. Nobody should go near the area between the tractor and the machine. Check that all warning and danger signs are in place and legible.
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CONNECTING THE CARDAN SHAFT More detailed information may be found in the Cardan shaft manual which, together with this manual, is an essential part of the accident-prevention documentation. It is your responsibility to read and comply with this documentation. If information given in this manual should conflict with that given in the Cardan shaft manual, you should follow the instructions given by the Cardan shaft manufacturer.
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DISASSEMBLY OF THE TRACTOR In order to park the rake, make sure that the ground beneath it is flat and is able to bear the weight of the machine. When the rake is raised and lowered, no one should be standing between the tractor and the machine or near the machine.
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Adjustment of work depth Crank 25 adjust the work height and adjustment depends on machine speed as well as the quality of the product. If adjustment is too high, the forage will not be completely picked up and if it is too low, the forage risks becoming dirty, the grass will be damaged and the double elastic tines will be worn down.
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Gear speed should be limited so that the rake works cleanly and the swath is well formed 6) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIELD USE Before starting work, familiarize yourself with the following general instructions: Before using the machine ensure that all safety precautions are taken. Check that all safety protection and guards are in place and working.
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TRANSPORT If the machine is used on the road, make sure it complies with traffic regulations in your country; use regulation lights and comply with the safety regulations. Preparation for transport Loosen the swath-shaper plate carrier and reinsert it until the safety hook is released, then tighten the lock screw once again.
8) MAINTENANCE DIRECTIONS All cleaning, lubrication and maintenance operations must be carried out with the machine disconnected from the tractor. In an emergency with the machine still connected to the tractor, switch off the engine, apply the parking brake, disengage the power takeoff and remove the ignition key from the instrument panel.
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Number Q.ty Description Operation Every hours Product to be Notes used 3-point linkage Greasing Grease pivot Gearbox Greasing Grease Gearbox Oil level Oil SAE90EP Screw Greasing Grease Power takeoff Cleaning Additives shaft Greasing Grease Bearing Greasing Grease Arm linkage pins Cleaning Additives Greasing Grease...
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CARDAN SHAFT MAINTENANCE More detailed information may be found in the Cardan shaft manual, which, together with this manual, forms an essential part of the accident-prevention documentation. It is your responsibility to read and comply with this documentation. If information given in this manual conflicts with that given in the Cardan shaft manual, you should follow the instructions given by the Cardan shaft manufacturer.
9) NOISE AND VIBRATION Noise affecting the tractor driver (from the machine only) is less than 70 dB. Vibration from the machine affecting the upper body and limbs of the driver is insignificant and is lower than the values given in Point 3.6.3 of Enclosure 1 of the Machine Directives (89/392/EEC, 91/386/EEC).
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