Changing or replacing the blades

WARNING
Risk of tipping when the grass collector is raised
Only raise the grass collector on stable and level ground.
Never raise the grass collector on slopes or inclines.

REQUIREMENTS

  • The PTO shaft drive is switched off.

  1. Completely empty the grass collector 1.
  2. Lift the grass collector up to the end position for high tip emptying.
  1. Close the hydraulic valves 1.

  1. To secure the grass collector against uncontrolled lowering:

    turn the hydraulic valve 1 to the 2 position.
WARNING
Rotor still running
Risk of drawing in and cutting injuries

As long as the rotor and cutting tools are moving,

keep the rotor protective cover closed.
  1. Turn the lock 2 to the left with the special key 1 or a flat screwdriver.

The rotor protective cover 3 is unlocked.

  1. Use the holding strap 4 to completely fold up the rotor protective cover.
IMPORTANT
Machine damage due to incorrect blade selection or incorrect blade installation
Imbalance on the rotor and machine vibrations
Select the blades appropriately for the application area.
Always equip the rotor with the specified number of blades.
Install the blades in the proper installation position.
Pay attention to the wear limits.
Replace worn blades.
  1. Swivel the blade 1 towards the pointed area 2 of the mount.
  2. Turn the blade by 90° and take it out with the open side on the pointed area.
  3. Push in a different or new blade with the open side on the pointed area and swivel the blade on the mount.
  1. Hold the rotor protective cover 1 by the holding strap 2 and close it.
  2. Press the rotor protective cover into the locking mechanism.

The locking mechanism engages audibly.

  1. Check that the rotor protective cover is properly locked.

  1. To release the locking mechanism of the grass collector:

    turn the hydraulic valve 1 to the 2 position.
  1. Open the hydraulic valves 1.
  2. Start the tractor.
  3. Completely lower the grass collector.