USE AND MAINTENANCE ENGLISHg 35cod. G195030103.0.6 ADAPTING THE MOWING BARTo ensure optium use, the mowing bar must completely projectfrom the tractor (Fig. 19); threee situations are shown in theFigures (20):- hitching to a tractor normally used for mowing jobs (K1, Fig.20);- hitching to a large tractor (K2, Fig. 20);- hitching to a small tractor or to certain types of tracked vehicle(K3, Fig. 20).3.0.7 ADJUSTMENTBefore starting a mowing session, adjust the machine so thatthe best working setup is obtained. Correct machine setupguarantees excellent mowing, allows for the best machine-tractorperformance and remarkably reduces wear of the cutting blades.- Remove safety hook (B1, Fig. 21), required only fortransportation, and fit it back in the slot positioned above thechassis.- Fit the mower by adjusting the tractor tie-rods so that, when themower attachment is fitted to the three points on the tractor, theexternal tip of the cutting arm is approximately 5 cm. fowardwith respect to the arm base (Fig. 22).- Connect one end of the chain (L, Fig. 23) to the mower usingthe supplied pin and the other end to a stationary point on thetractor.Adjust the height of the mower to the ground (50 to 55 cm, Fig.33) by moving the rings of the chain (L, Fig. 23) in the hole onthe plate (F).When the lifter is lowered, this precaution will constantly holdthe mower at the same height from ground level. Also, checkthat the inner skid is still touching the ground and adjust thespring (M, Fig. 23) if necessary.Fig. 19Fig. 22Fig. 21Fig. 2050 ÷ 55 cmFig. 23K1 K2 K3B1B2M FL