Prepare For Work - PRONAR PDK220 Operator's Manual

PRONAR PDK220

4.1 PREPARE FOR WORK

The manufacturer guarantees that the machine is fully operational and has been checked
according to quality control procedures and is ready for use. This does not release the user
from an obligation to check the machine's condition after delivery and before first use. The
machine is delivered to the user completely assembled.
Before connecting to tractor, machine operator must check the technical condition of the
mower and prepare it for test start-up. In order to do this:
• the user must carefully read this Operator's Manual and observe all recommendations,
understand the design and the principle of machine operation
• check the condition of protective paint coat,
• inspect machine's individual components for mechanical damage resulting from
incorrect transport (dents, piercing, bent or broken components),
• check all the lubrication points, lubricate the machine as needed according to
recommendations provided in section 5 MAINTENANCE,
• check technical condition of the hydraulic system;
• check if cutting blades, cutter bar, lifting arms and safety guards are correctly installed,
• check technical condition of V-belts in drive transmission,
• check compliance of power take-off shaft parameters e.g. type of tip, rotational speed,
• ensure PTO shaft can be connected to tractor (shaft should be adapted to tractor –
see the shaft manufacturer's instruction manual)
• check technical condition of hitching system pins and locking cotter pins,
• check oil level in cutter bar and intersecting axis gear (see MAINTENANCE).
If all the above checks have been performed and there is no doubt as to the machine's good
technical condition, it can be connected to tractor. Start the tractor engine, check all systems
and perform a test run before beginning work. In order to inspect:
• hitch the mower to tractor (see 4.3 HITCHING TO TRACTOR)
• set in working position,
• connect PTO shaft to tractor and mower,
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SECTION 4