Operating manual
Rear disc mower with central suspension
- hydro-pneumatic or spring suspension
- 3 3 -
Fig.
19. Transport position
a) concerns all models of KT except KT 341 (H), KT 340 (H),
b) concerns only KT 341 (H), KT 340 (H),
WARNING:
Do not drive on public roads if the machine's transport height is more than 13' 2"
(when transported, transport height should be lowered on the tractor links – Fig.
19).
5.7. Moving from transport to working position
WARNING:
Moving the mower to and from operating position from the transport position
should only take place on even and stable ground. Prior to making the moves make
sure whether there are no unauthorized persons exposed to any hazardous moving
parts.
To safely move to the working position, do the following:
open the shut-off valve on the hydraulic cylinder,
lower the mower on the tractor’s 3-point linkage until the cutterbar is at least 1' 8" above the
ground,
make sure there is nobody in the place where you are going to lower the mower,
tighten the cord until the lock Z is released (Fig. 15) and using the hydraulic cylinder put
the mower into a horizontal position,
using the tractor’s lever, slowly lower the cutterbar to the horizontal position,
unblock the the coping tie (Fig. 17) and lower the mower until the cutterbar touches the
ground,
using the upper adjustable tie G (Fig. 12) adjust to the required cutting height. Extend the tie
G to increase the cutting height and shorten – to decrease it.
Before the mower is moved to
transport
in upward position lift the
side safety guard.
a)
b)
max. 13' 2"
1' 3¾"
max. 13' 2"
6"