Abstract:
An agricultural machine includes a wheel at each end of a transverse main frame with each wheel being carried by a vertically pivotal link to which an extensible and retractable actuating device is coupled for effecting vertical adjustment of the frame relative to the ground. The upper end of each actuating device is attached to a further link which is vertically pivotally mounted to the frame and has its upward movement resisted by a frame-mounted spring so as to dampen forces imposed on the wheel by the terrain. Each further link may be selectively locked to the frame so as to eliminate the function of the associated spring.
Abstract:
A treatment device for treating cut fodder includes a treatment rotor, first and second supports, and a driving device for driving the treatment rotor. The first support of the treatment device is located near a first end of the treatment rotor. The first support includes a first bearing in which the first end of the treatment rotor is guided in its rotation. The driving device includes a transmission device. The transmission device includes a first and second wheels, at least one endless transmission member, and a regulating or adjusting mechanism for regulating or adjusting the tension in the at least one endless transmission member. The second wheel of the transmission device is mounted on the first end of the treatment rotor. The at least one endless transmission member is wound around both the first and second wheels of the transmission device. The treatment device for treating cut fodder is characterized in that the regulating or adjusting mechanism for adjusting the tension in the endless transmission member includes the first bearing of the first support of the treatment device and the second wheel of the transmission device such that both the first bearing and the second wheel can be moved away from the first wheel of the transmission device in order to arrive at a desired position of adjustment. The regulating or adjusting mechanism also includes a retaining device for retaining the first bearing and the second wheel in the desired position of adjustment. The retaining device includes a tensioning member.