Attaching Cutter to Tractor

The cutter is shipped with Category 2 hitch pins. Optional Category 1 pins may be substituted.

Attach check chain keyhole plates - one on each side of tractor top link attaching lug.

Attach cutter center section to tractor 3-point hitch. Be sure to use adjustable rigid top link. If tractor top link pin is too short, use a 3/4 x 6" bolt.

PTO Drive Shaft

The standard drive shaft for this cutter is intended for use with tractors having from 15" - 24" between the end of PTO shaft and hitch pin holes of lower 3-point lift arms when they are horizontal.

When PTO/hitch pin distance is less than 15", slip tubes of PTO shaft can bottom out when operating over uneven terrain.

When PTO/hitch pin distance is longer than 24", there may not be sufficient engagement when operating over uneven terrain. Longer drive halves are available (refer to parts list on page 40).

Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO spline groove.

CUTTING HEIGHT &

ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT

Place tractor and cutter on a level area. Lower cutting head (parallel to ground but suspended in air). Adjust tractor 3-point lower arms to position cutter center sec- tion level from side to side and level with the cutting head. On some tractors, the left lift arm can telescope up or be locked down. When using this cutter, it must be locked down.

With center section height adjusted, adjust tractor top link to position front of cutter head approximately 1/2" to 1" lower than the rear for normal cutting.

Gauge wheels may be adjusted to four different set- tings. Set the inside and outside wheels in the same hole at the desired cutting height.

Check chains are optional but are recommended. Adjust check chains to carry the cutter level and at desired height when 3-point lift is released and allowed to return to its lowest position.

SIDE SKID ADJUSTMENT

Side skids are designed to carry cutter head over uneven ground and minimize scalping. With the cutting

height set and cutter level, set outer skid 1/2" above ground level and inner skid 1" above ground.

Do not operate cutter with skids in constant contact with the ground.

OPTIONAL TAILWHEEL ADJUSTMENT

The tailwheel is optional and is designed to be used on the center section. The tailwheel will share the torsional loads when mowing steep ditch banks. Set the tail- wheel to ride on the ground after all other adjustments are made.

PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST

Owner’s Responsibility

___	Check to ensure blades are sharp, secure, and
	cutting edges are positioned in the direction of
	crossbar rotation.
___	Check to be sure each gearbox is half full of 90W
	gear lube and has vent plug installed.
___	Check to ensure PTO shaft and cutter head uni-
	versal joints and all other lubrication points are
	properly serviced.
___	Check to ensure all safety shielding is properly
	installed and in good condition.
___	Check to ensure PTO shielding rotates freely.
___	Clear mowing area of debris that could be picked
	up and thrown by cutter.
___	Check cutting height and cutter attitude.
___	Place tractor PTO and transmission in neutral
	before attempting to start engine.
___	Review and follow all safety practices presented
	on page 7 through page 12.
	NOTICE

■Make sure all hydraulic connections are tight and all hydraulic lines and hoses are in good con- dition before engaging tractor PTO.

Keep hands and body away from pressurized lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or other body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety goggles. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate skin and will cause serious injury or death.

Make sure that all operating and service person- nel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it must be surgically removed as soon as possible by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gan- grene, serious injury, or death will result. CON-

TACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.

14 Operation	29977 (Rev. 1/23/2009)