PRE-OPERATION Check List

Center Section Lock-Up

DP8A

Figure 3. Transport Lock In Operation Position

1.Raise cutter with hydraulic cylinder to maximum height.

2.Rotate transport lock into position over cylinder rod (Figure 2).

3.Lower cutter against transport lock.

4.To lower cutter for operation, extend hydraulic cylinder to raise cutter. Rotate transport lock back away from cylinder rod (Figure 3).

5.Lower cutter to cutting height. Use cylinder stops (stroke control kit) to set desired cutting height.

STORAGE

Follow these steps when storing your cutter:

1.Clean cutter before storing. See page 23 for cleaning instructions. Store on level, solid ground.

2.Disconnect driveline and secure up off the ground.

3.Lower wings to ground.

4.Raise cutter center section and rotate transport lock into position over cylinder. Relieve hydraulic pressure.

5.Attach parking jack and raise tongue weight off tractor drawbar.

6.Place wedge blocks at front and rear of wheels on center section and each wing to prevent wheel rotation.

7.Securely block all four corners of center section and each wing with jack stands.

8.Remove hydraulic hoses after tractor is turned off and all system pressure is released by operating valve levers several times.

9.Remove safety tow chain from tractor.

10.Remove retainer pin and high strength drawbar pin.

11.Keep children and bystanders away from storage area.

(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)

___	Review and follow all safety rules and safety
	decal instructions on page 7 through page 13.
___	Check that all safety decals are installed and in
	good condition. Replace if damaged.
___	Check that equipment is properly and securely
	attached to tractor.
___	Make sure driveline spring-activated locking pin
	or collar slides freely and is seated firmly in trac-
	tor PTO spline groove.
___ Check all lubrication points and grease as
	instructed in lubrication information. Make sure
	the PTO slip joint is lubricated and that the gear-
	box fluid levels are correct.
___	Set tractor PTO at correct rpm for your equip-
	ment.
___	Check that all hydraulic hoses and fittings are in
	good condition and not leaking before starting
	tractor. Check that hoses are not twisted, bent
	sharply, kinked, frayed, or pulled tight. Replace
	any damaged hoses immediately.
___	Check that all hardware is properly installed and
	secured.
___	Check cutting height and attitude adjustment.
___	Raise and lower equipment to make sure air is
	purged from hydraulic cylinders and hoses.
___	Check that blades are sharp and secure and cut-
	ting edge is positioned to lead with correct rota-
	tion.
___	Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS cab and seat
	belt are in good condition. Keep seat belt
	securely fastened during operation.

___ Check that shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if dam- aged.

___ Before starting engine, operator must be in trac- tor seat with seat belt fastened. Place transmis- sion in neutral or park, engage brake and disengage tractor PTO.

___ Inspect area to be cut and remove stones, branches, or other hard objects that might be

	thrown and cause injury or damage.
___	Inspect rubber or chain shielding and replace any
	damaged rubber shield or missing links.
___	Make sure tractor 3-point lift links do not interfere
	with hydraulic hoses or driveline throughout full
	turning range.
___	Check the tire pressure for pneumatic tires. The
	maximum pressure allowed is 40 psi.

18Operation

(Rev. 9/4/2009) MAN0763 (10/10/2008)