OPERATION
OPERATION
When disconnecting the mower, the tractor should be completely shut down and secured in position. Relieve hydraulic pressure by moving the control levers back and forth several times. Lower the parking jack and raise the mower until the tongue clevis is no longer resting on the tractor drawbar and is supported solely by the jack. The jack should be in a near vertical position with the ground and can be adjusted by loosening the positioning nut and moving the jack up to 15 degrees in each direction. Also make sure that the jack foot is securely resting at ground level or securely supported by a block before raising the mower. Once the mower tongue is being supported entirely by the jack, remove the hitch bolt, locknut, and washers. Remove the cylinder hydraulic hoses from the tractor and secure to the mower to prevent contact with dirt.
After disconnecting the mower hitch, remove the pump from the speed increaser. If the pump will remain disconnected from the speed increaser for an extended period of time, apply a thick coat of
grease or other substance to prevent the shaft and flange from rusting. If the Tractors PTO is to be utilized remove the speed increaser from the tractor and replace all PTO guarding that came standard with the tractor.
After the speed increaser has been removed from the tractor, place the PTO master shield back in the operating position.
Before disconnecting the mower, the PTO must be disengaged and all motion at a complete stop. Move the mower to a level storage location and lower both wings to the ground. If the mower will be stored with the sections in the raised position, be sure that the locks are engaged. If the mower is not resting securely on the ground, block the mower up securely before attempting to disconnect it from the tractor. Use extreme care to keep feet and hands from under the mower and clear of any pinch points.
FACLON 15/10 03/09 | Operation Section |
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