Tiger FLX10, FLX15 TIGER FLEX ARM 15/10 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION

Operation Section 4-2

OPERATION

FLX15/10 04/06

IMPORTANT: To avoid mower damage, retorque all bolts after the first 10 hours of operation.

FLEX ARM & MOWER STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND SPECIFICA TIONS..............................................4-4

(1) OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................4-6

(2) TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................4-7

(2.1) ROPS and Seatbelt............................................................................................................4-7

(2.2) Tractor Safety Devices.......................................................................................................4-7

(2.3) Tractor Horsepower............................................................................................................4-8

(2.4) Drawbar.............................................................................................................................4-8

(2.5) Tractor Hydraulics..............................................................................................................4-8

(2.6) Front End Weight...............................................................................................................4-8

(2.7) Power Take Off (PTO).........................................................................................................4-9

(2.8) Tire Spacing......................................................................................................................4-9

(3) GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR......................................................................................4-10

(3.1) Boarding the Tractor..........................................................................................................4-10

(3.2) Dismounting the Tractor.....................................................................................................4-10

(4) STARTING THE TRACTOR.........................................................................................................4-11

(5) CONNECTING THE FLEX ARM TO THE TRACTOR.......................................................................4-11

(5.1) Connecting theFlex Arm Tongue to the Tractor......................................................................4-12

(5.2) Connecting the Cutter Precision Hitch to the Flex Arm..........................................................4-13

(5.3) Connecting Mower Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor..................................................................4-14

(6) SETTING THE MOWER.............................................................................................................4-15

(6.1) Setting Cutting Height.......................................................................................................4-15

(6.2) Setting Deck Pitch............................................................................................................4-16

TIGER Flex Arms are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. These arms are designed to allow the

operator to travel on the road while the the 10’ or 15’ rotary cutter cuts the ditch slope. The rotary cutter is

equipped with protective deflectors and/or chain guards to prevent objects being thrown from the mower by the

blades, however, no shielding is 100% effective. All shields, guards, deflectors, and chains equipped on the unit

must be maintained on the cutter in good operational condition.

It is the operator’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of all potential operating hazards and to take every reasonable

precaution to ensure oneself, others, animals, and property are not injured or damaged by the flex arm,mower,

tractor, or a thrown object. Do not operate the flex arm and mower if passersby, pets, livestock, or property are

within 300 feet of the unit.

This section of the Operator’s Manual is designed to familiarize, instruct, and educate safe and proper mower use

to the operator. Pictures contained in this section are intended to be used as a visual aid to assist in explaining

the operation of a flex arm and flex-wing rotary cutter and are not necessarily of a flex arm and rotary cutter. Some

pictures may show shields removed for picture clarity. NEVER OPERATE these implements without all shields in

place and in good operational condition. The operator must be familiar with the flex arm,mower and tractor

operation and all associated safety practices before operating the flex arm, mower and tractor. Proper operation

of the flex arm and mower, as detailed in this manual, will help ensure years of safe and satisfactory use.

TIGER FLEX ARM 15/10 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS