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Conversion from front - rear combination to pushed combination...........................................................6 Conversion from pushed combination
from CLAAS DISCO 8550 C PLUS /8550 C DISCO 8550 PLUS / 8550 DISCO 8550 C-T Assembly and operator's manual
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4 137 CONVERSION FROM FRONT - REAR COMBINATION TO PUSHED COMBINATION
Note!
The DISCO8550Plus / 8550 cannot be used as a pushed combination and can only be used as a trailed front-rear combination.
Danger!
Before starting the fitting work, turn the tractor engine off. –Remove the ignition key!
Danger!
Before starting the fitting work, release the suspension springs on both sides.
Hinge up the side mower units. Release the lock nuts(1). Completely unscrew the bolts(2) out of the suspension springs(3). Tie the levers(4) of the suspension together using suitable straps (e.g. cable ties). Lower the side mower units. (Fig.137)

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Remove the bolt(5) with washers, bush and nut. Unscrew the strap(6). Remove pin(7). Fit the side mower units into the outer drilled holes of the arms. Fit the bolts(5) with washers, bushes and nuts into the outer drilled holes. (Fig.138,139)
Hinge up the side mower units. Release the fixing of the lever(4) of the suspension. Screw the bolts(2) into the suspension springs(3). Set the spring tension. Tighten the lock nuts(1). (Fig.137)
For additional fitting and setting instructions: –see Use as a pushed combination on page6.8, –see Use as a towed front - rear combination on page6.23, –see Working position on page7.4.