Foreign Debris Hazards ................................................................................................................................... 4-29
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................. 4-29
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ...............................................................................................................4-30
PTO RPM and Ground Speed .........................................................................................................................4-31
Operating the Mower .......................................................................................................................................4-31
Shutting Down the Implement ..........................................................................................................................4-33
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ............................................................................. 4-33
MOWER STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 4-35
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................... 4-35
Hauling the Tractor and Implement .................................................................................................................. 4-38
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................4-40

MAINTENANCE SECTION .................................................................................................. 5-1

Maintenance Instructions ...................................................................................................................................5-2
Daily Checks ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Mower Lubrication ..............................................................................................................................................5-3
Gearbox Oil Level ..............................................................................................................................................5-4
REPLACING CUTTER UNIT DRIVEBELTS ......................................................................................................5-5
ROLLER BEARING REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................5-5
CUTTERSHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................... 5-6
CUTTERSHAFT REPLACEMENT .....................................................................................................................5-8
CUTTER KNIVES .............................................................................................................................................. 5-8
WING DRIVELINE TIMING ................................................................................................................................5-9
Proper Torque for Fasteners ............................................................................................................................ 5-10
General Information on Flail Mower Vibration ..................................................................................................5-11