CHAPTER 5 CONTROLS & SAFETY EQUIPMENT The Disc Mower Conditioner is provided with several features for operator safety and convenience.
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CAUTION Become familiar with and know how to use ALL Safety Devices and Controls on the Disc Mower Conditioner, BEFORE attempting to operate this equipment. Know how to STOP Disc Mower Conditioner operation BEFORE starting it.
1 – Transport Lock Valve in “Open” position
Fig. 1
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DRAWBAR HITCH POSITIONING
CAUTION BEFORE transporting the Mower Conditioner on a public highway, BE SURE to install and lock the Positioner Cylinder, in the retracted “Transport” position, with the Transport Lock Valve provided.
1 – Transport Lock Valve in “Closed” position
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Repositioning the Disc Mower Conditioner Drawbar (Tongue), between the “Transport” and operating positions, can be accomplished hydraulically.
GUARDS & SHIELDS (Fig. 3) Whenever and wherever possible and without affecting machine operation, Guards and Shields have been used, on this equipment, to protect potentially hazardous areas. In many places, Decals are also provided to warn of potential dangers as well as to display special operating procedures.
Hydraulic Hitch Positioner (Fig. 1 & 2) The Disc Mower Conditioner is equipped with a Hydraulic Hitch Positioner for remotely (from the tractor seat) relocating the Drawbar from the “Transport” to the field operation positions. The Hydraulic Hitch Positioner contains a double-acting hydraulic Cylinder, Hoses and a Transport Lock Valve.
WARNING Read and observe ALL Warnings on the unit, BEFORE operating it. Do NOT attempt to operate this equipment unless ALL factory installed Guards and Shields are properly secured in place.
When the Disc Mower Conditioner is in use in the field, the Transport Lock Valve should be in the “open” position. When the Disc Mower Conditioner is in the transport position, the Transport Lock Valve MUST be in the “closed” position. Keep Transport Lock Valve in the “closed” position only during unit transport. 907089/AP0994
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