MASCHIO GASPARDO SC PRO 230 Uso Y Mantenimiento página 65

9.0 USE OF THE MACHINE
9.1 IN WORK
Start work with the pto at running rate, gradually lowering the ma-
chine into the soil. Never excessively press down on the accelerator
pedal when the pto is engaged. This could be very harmful for both
the machine and the tractor itself.
When choosing how much to break up the soil which is to be rotary
hoed the following points must be considered:
- the type of soil (mixed, sandy, clay etc.);
- how deep to hoe;
- the forward moving speed of the tractor;
- the optimal position of the machine.
The earth is best broken up and machine with a slow forward
moving speed of the tractor, with the levelling blade lowered.
As well as holding the earth that has already been hoed by the
hoe blades the levelling blade helps to produce a well levelled
and smooth surface after hoeing.
If the levelling blade is raised the sods are no longer broken up
and there will not be a smooth, level fi nish.
9.2 HOW IT WORKS
Position the levelling blade according to how fi nely broken up the
soil should be.
Position the depth of the two skids which are on the sides of the
machine. Engage the P.d.F. and start to move the tractor forward
gradually lowering the machine.
After a short distance check to see whether the earth is being
hoed to the depth required, broken up fi nely enough and leveled
enough. For the machines fi tted with posterior rollers the hoeing
depth is determined by the positioning of the roller itself using the
hydraulical lateral jacks.
CAUTION
In order to prevent breakages or damage, the speed of the
tractor must never exceed 8 Km/hour when the implement is
working (Fig.54).
CAUTION
Never allow the machine to operate out of the soil.
During work, avoid turning corners while the implement is soil
working. Never work in reverse (
Always raise the implement in order to reverse or change direc-
tion.
During transport, or whenever the implement must be raised, it is
advisable to adjust the lift unit of the tractor so that the implement
itself is not raised more than about 35 cm from the ground (
Do not drive on public highways if the machine is dirtied with
soil, grass or anything else that could dirty and/or hamper the
road traffi c.
Lower the machine slowly to allow the blades to gradually pen-
etrate the soil. Do not allow it to drop violently on to the ground.
To do this would strongly stress all the machine components and
could damage them.
DANGER OF BLUNT OBJECTS POSSIBLY BEING EJECTED.
POTENTIAL SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
Stones or other sharp objects may be thrown up by the turning
tines during the soil working phase.
Always constantly check that there are no persons, children or
domestic animals in the fi eld of action of the machine.
The operator must also pay attention to the above.
cod. F07011998
USE AND MAINTENANCE
Fig.55, Fig.56)
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DANGER
Fig.54
Fig.55
Fig.57)
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Fig.56
Fig.57
ENGLISH
MAX 8 km/h
cm 35
EN - 65