SECTION 5
FIGURE 5.8 Blade sharpening principle
(1) cutting blade I, (2) cutting blade II, (A) upper blade surface
When sharpening the blades, pay special attention to the sharp edge of the cutting element.
During this activity, use sufficiently thick gloves and safety goggles.
TIP
Properly sharpened blades shorten the feed preparation time and reduce fuel
consumption.
5.9
ENTERING THE TANK
During the mixer feeder operation there is often a need to enter the tank in order to adjust or
clean the tank and the auger mixer. This must be done with extreme caution because of the
high risk of accident. In order to do this:
immobilise tractor with parking brake, place chocks under the mixer feeder
wheel,
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