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Summarization of Contents
I. Foreword
Ordering Replacement Parts
Instructions and fields for ordering replacement parts for the machine.
III. General
1. Operation in Accordance with Specifications
Guidelines for using the rotary tedder as intended by the manufacturer.
2. Safety and Accident Prevention Regulations
Essential safety rules and accident prevention measures for operating the machine.
3. Attached Equipment
Information on connecting and mounting implements to the tractor.
4. Power Take-Off shaft Operation
Detailed instructions and safety precautions for operating the PTO shaft.
5. Hydraulic System
Guidelines for connecting and working with the hydraulic system.
6. Maintenance
Procedures and safety for maintaining the rotary tedder.
1. Introduction
1.1 Position of the warning signs
Location and explanation of safety warning labels on the machine.
1.2 Location of General Information Labels
Diagram showing the placement of general information labels on the machine.
1.3 Technical data
Specifications and technical details for the rotary tedder models.
2. Preparations for use
2.1 Special safety instructions
Critical safety instructions before operating or servicing the machine.
2.2 Preparations on the tractor and rotary tedder
Steps for connecting the rotary tedder to the tractor.
Mounting the PTO shaft
Step-by-step guide for attaching the PTO shaft to the tedder.
Hydraulics connection
Connecting the hydraulic system of the tractor to the tedder.
Transport locking device
Instructions for securing the machine for transport.
Jack stand operation
Procedures for using the jack stands for front and rear support.
2.4 Adjusting the PTO shaft length
Guide for correctly adjusting the length of the PTO shaft.
2.5 Lighting, Warning and protection features
Installing and checking lighting, warning signs, and protective features.
2.6 Converting from transport to working position
Steps to safely switch the machine from transport to working mode.
2.7 Conversion from working to transport position
Steps to safely switch the machine from working to transport mode.
2.8 Removing from the tractor
Procedures for safely detaching the tedder from the tractor.
Detaching PTO shaft and hydraulic hoses
Steps for disconnecting the PTO shaft and hydraulic lines.
3. Settings
3.1 Special safety instructions
Safety precautions to follow before making any adjustments.
3.2 Spreading angle settings for the swather discs
How to adjust the spreading angle of the swather discs.
3.3 Drive rpms
Recommended PTO and travel speeds for different spreading modes.
3.4 Adapting the swather discs to the ground
Adjusting swather discs to follow ground contours for optimal performance.
3.5 Edge spreading mechanism
How to adjust the mechanism for edge spreading.
3.6 Stabilizers
Adjusting stabilizers to prevent machine wobble.
3.7 Tine adjustment
Procedure for aligning the tines vertically to the ground.
4. Care and maintenance
4.1 Special safety instructions
Safety rules for performing maintenance and repair work.
4.2 General
Overview of maintenance tasks and intervals.
4.3 Hydraulics
Information on the hydraulic system's maintenance and lifespan.
4.4 Gearbox
Details on the gearbox maintenance (or lack thereof).
4.5 Tyres
Guidelines for tire repair and maintenance.
4.6 Lubrication points on the rotary tedders
Identification of lubrication points and intervals for the PTO shaft.
5. Winter storage
5.1 Safety instructions
Safety precautions for storing the machine during winter.
5.2 General
Procedures for cleaning, greasing, and storing the tedder.
7. Special accessories
7.1 Night swathing gearbox
Instructions for mounting and using the night swathing gearbox.
7.2 Additional tine loss safety mechanism
How to fit an additional mechanism to prevent tine loss.
7.3 Wheel guards
Instructions for mounting wheel guards to prevent winding.
7.4 Fixed lighting
Installation guide for a permanently fixed lighting system.
Appendix to the Operating Instructions
1. Special safety instructions
Safety measures to observe during the assembly process.
2. Preparations
Initial steps to prepare the tedder for assembly.
3. Mounting the wheels
Instructions on how to mount the undercarriage wheels correctly.
4. Mounting the disc arms to the disc plates
Steps for attaching disc arms to the disc plates according to rotation.
5. Mounting the protective frames
Guide for installing protective frames on various tedder models.
5.4 Mounting the warning signs
Instructions for attaching warning signs and light brackets.
Mounting lighting brackets and warning signs for specific models
Installing lighting brackets and warning signs for KW 6.70, 7.70, and 8.80 models.
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