CONTENTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION 5 PRECISION ADJUSTMENT AND START-UP 6 HOW TO STOP THE MACHINE 7 CLEANING 8 LUBRICATION 9 MAINTENANCE 10 SPARE PARTS 11 CARDAN SHAFT 610.458...
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION DELIVERY LETTER Our belt Rakes have been manufactured in compliance with the EEC Directive 89/392 and its amendments. There will, therefore, be no danger for the operator if it used according to the instructions in this handbook, with the training given by the Manufacturer’s technician, provided that the safety devices are kept in good working condition.
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INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION YEAR SERIES 1.2 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION AND NUMBER OF INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK 1.2.1 For any communication with the Manufacturer or with his assistance centres concerning the belt rake, please always quote the registration number and machine type. 1.2.2 The number of this handbook is written on the cover. Note down the number in a safe place in case you lose the handbook lost, so you will be able to request another copy.
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INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION 1.4 MACHINE DESCRIPTION The belt hay tedder in the “G” series is a machine for the preparation and harvesting of forage. It consists of a load-bearing frame made of welded steel sections and a double belt on which some spring supports are fixed to drag the forage.
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2 SAFETY REGULATIONS As you read this instruction and maintenance handbook, you will find certain symbols, some of which you will also find on the machine itself. All of them have a precise meaning. CONVENTIONAL SYMBOLS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS WARNING GENERAL DANGER This shows the person concerned that the operation described could cause physical damage if not...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PERSONAL PROTECTION If the symbols on the right are displayed, the operator must wear these personal protective items as there is a risk of injury. EXCEPTIONAL OPERATIONS A request must be made to the Manufacturer for any maintenance operations marked with the symbol on the right.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2.14 If any problem should occur during precision adjustment or during the productive cycle, immediately switch off the tractor engine. IN ADDITION Read part 8 on “How to stop the machine”, which lists all the ways in which to stop the machine under any circumstances.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2.22 The correct position in which the operator should sit during the productive cycle is always at the tractor wheel, as from this position, he can not only observe the entire productive cycle, but he can also see if any person is within range of the machine at the same time.
3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL GS 160 GS 190 GS 220 Overall dimensions cm. 130x190x115 130x230x115 130x270x115 Weight kg. Required power Hp Number of revs Working width cm. Number of combs Propeller shaft Hp Pneumatic tyres Atm Noise level Db <70 <70...
4 TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION Personnel in charge of handling the belt Rake must have read and understood the safety precautions at the beginning of this handbook. WARNING - DANGER OF CRUSHING AND ABRASIONS Personnel must wear working gloves and protective shoes in order to handle the belt rake.
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TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION Place the rake on the ground behind the tractor. Now proceed to install the belt Rake. WARNING - DANGER OF INJURY FROM SHEARS. During installation of the belt Rake, the tractor must be switched off and it is strictly forbidden to work with the engine switched Remove the central pin, insert the tractor draw-bar into the third point of the rake (A).
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TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION 4.14 Make sure that the propeller shaft complies with the safety directives of the sector. Installation of a propeller shaft which is not marked EC is forbidden, because this could cause DANGER OF DEATH to the people within its range. 4.15 Follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the propeller shaft and its protective device in order to...
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5 PRECISION ADJUSTMENT AND START-UP WARNING – GENERAL DANGER Before carrying out these operations, the operator must read and understand the Safety Precautions at the beginning of this handbook (part 2). Make sure that during these operations the tractor engine is switched off, i.e.
PRECISION ADJUSTMENT AND START- Now adjust the hay-guard and position it according to the amount of hay which has to be collected. Then fasten it into position with the special threaded pins. If you wish to turn, air and loosen, the belt Rake should be inclined as follows: completely lower one rear lever completely raise the other rear lever...
6 HOW TO STOP THE MACHINE HOW TO STOP AT THE END OF THE DAY The belt Rake can be stopped simply by switching off the tractor engine. HOW TO STOP AT THE END OF PRODUCTION When production has finished, stop the machine: by switching off the tractor engine, by removing the three-point attachment from the tractor.
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