DANGER 
ROTATING CUTTER BLADES. STAND CLEAR UNTIL ALL MOTION HAS STOPPED. TO AVOID AN ACCIDENTAL FALL FROM THE TRACTOR AND POSSIBLE INJURY BY THE MOWER, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE TRACTOR BE EQUIPPED WITH ROPS (ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE SYSTEM) AND THAT A SEAT BELT BE USED BY THE OPER- ATOR FOR ALL MOWING OPERATIONS.
F. Place tractor in gear and begin cutting. Tractor for- ward speed should be controlled by gear selection, not engine speed. For maximum cutting efficiency, for- ward speed should allow cutter to maintain a constant, maximum blade speed. Do not exceed 5 mph (8kph). If PTO drive is disengaged due to cutter stalling or tractor engine bogging, cutter must be moved to a “cut” area and tractor throttle reduced to idle before
WARNING 
ALL ROTARY CUTTERS HAVE THE ABILITY TO DISCHARGE OBJECTS AT HIGH SPEEDS WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO BYSTANDERS OR
THEREFORE, THIS CUTTER IS NOT TO BE OPERATED ALONG HIGHWAYS OR IN ANY AREA WHERE PEOPLE MAY BE PRESENT UNLESS ALL SIDES OF THE UNIT ARE ENCLOSED BY PERMANENT BANDS, SAFE- TY CHAINS, OR OTHER FACTORY APPROV- ED SAFETY SHIELDS THAT ARE IN GOOD REPAIR. CEASE MOWING WHENEVER ANY- ONE COMES WITHIN THE OPERATING AREA.
3-4 TRANSPORTING
When implement is transported on road or highway, day or night, use tractor flashing warning lights unless prohib- ited by law. A slow moving vehicle (SMV) sign must be visible from the rear by approaching vehicles. Do not exceed 15 mph (24kph) when traveling. Fully raise implement before transporting.
SECTION IV
MAINTENANCE
4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below. Lower machine to ground, turn off tractor and set parking brake before doing maintenance inspections or work. Some checks may require raising machine off ground and supporting with blocks. All bolts should be torqued as recommended in the torque specifications chart unless otherwise indicated.
WARNING 
THE CUTTER CAN FALL FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, SECURELY SUPPORT CUTTER BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH.
BEFORE EACH USE
1.Check tractor tire air pressure. Refer to tractor operator’s manual.
2.Check blades and spindle to be sure that no for- eign objects such as wire or steel strapping bands are wrapped around them.
3.Check blade bolts for tightness. Tighten to 450 ft./lbs. (609 Nm).
4.Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary per paragraph
5.Make certain driveline shields are in place and in good repair to minimize entanglement injuries to persons by rotating drivelines.
6.Make certain deflector shields (chains, bands, etc.) are in good repair to minimize injuries to persons by the discharge of the high speed thrown objects.
7.Inspect wheel(s) for wear, damage, or foreign objects.Repair or replace if necessary.
8.Perform BEFORE EACH USE lubrication per para- graph
9.During operation, listen for abnormal sounds which might indicate loose parts, damaged bearings or other damage.
AFTER EACH USE
1.Clean all debris from machine especially underside of deck and affixed safety decals. Replace any missing or illegible decals.
2.Inspect cutter for worn or damaged components. Repair/replace before next use. Any replacement components installed during repair shall include the components current safety decals specified by the manufacturer to be affixed to the component.
3.Store cutter in a dry place.
4-2 LUBRICATION (Figure 4-1)
NOTE
The
BEFORE EACH USE
1.Driveline Universal Joints - Apply
2.Wheel
3.Wheel
4.Driveline
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