OPERATION
12. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR
Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement and Tractor hitches.
Never unhitch without using the Tongue Jack. The Tongue is very heavy. Attempting to lift the Tongue without using the Tongue Jack could cause strains or other injury. Allowing the tongue to fall suddenly and unexpectedly could result in crushing injury. Use the Tongue Jack for lifting the Implement only. Overloading the Tongue Jack can cause failure with possible serious bodily injury or even death.
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 the center section and 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.
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. 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. Disconnect the hydraulic hose from the tractor and secure to the mower to prevent contact with the ground.
After disconnecting the mower hitch, remove the mower driveline from the tractor PTO shaft. Place the driveline in its storage bracket to prevent it from contacting mud or dirt which can contaminate the universal joint bearings and shorten the life of the driveline. After the driveline has been disconnected from the tractor place the PTO master shield back in the operating position.
TX235 02/07 | Operation Section |
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OPERATION
