Bush Hog SM 60 Operating Procedures, 3-1TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, 3-2OPERATION

G. Repeat steps “E” and “F” to other driveline sec- tion.

H.De-burr the ends of the drivelines and clean away all chips and filings. (Fig. 2-7)

I.Apply grease to inside of outer (female) driveline

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section. Reassemble driveline and attach to tractor and implement. Pull on driveline section to make sure yokes lock into place.

J. Raise and lower implement to check for proper operation.

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SECTION III

OPERATING PROCEDURES

3-1 TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

3-1.1 Requirements

The tractor shall weigh a minimum of 6000 lbs. (2722 kg) not including ballast to prevent tractor upset. A PTO rating of not less than 50 horsepower

is required. The 3-point hitch shall have stabilizer bars, sway blocks, chains or equivalent to prevent mower swaying. Tractor rear wheel base (outside of tire to outside of tire) shall not exceed 92 inches (233.7 cm).

3-1.2 Recommendations

Tractor should have front end ballast (weights) to help prevent front end skidding. Tractor should be equipped with Rollover Protective System (ROPS) and a seat belt used. Check chains for 3-point hitch are recommended on tractors without position con- trol stop adjustment to prevent accidental dragging of slide assembly on ground.

WARNING

WHEN CUTTING WITH ANY SIDE MOUNT ROTARY CUTTER, IT IS LIKELY THAT SOME DEBRIS WILL BE THROWN TOWARD OPER- ATION. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT OPERATOR BE PROTECTED BY ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE SYSTEM (ROPS) ENCLOSED CAB AND CUTTER DECK BE ENCLOSED BY FACTORY APPROVED PERMANENT BANDS OR SAFETY CHAINS. THE OPERATOR SHOULD WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND SAFETY (HARD) HAT FOR PERSONAL PRO- TECTION.

3-2 OPERATION

A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE maintenance listed in Table 4-1.

B. Make certain parking stand is pinned in the up position. (Fig. 2-2)

C. Remove deck transport lock pin and place in storage holes. (Fig. 2-3)

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