Triple Flail Operation Section 3-6
OPERATION
TRANSPORTING MOWER
Transporting under the units own power:
When transporting between job sites or between cutting passes, the following
procedure should be followed: Shut off the power to the cutting head(s) and allow all
motion to come to a complete stop. Raise the draft beam to it’s highest position.
Raise the side mower until the deck stops against the draft beam. Raise the rear
mower with the 3-point hitch control lever. The unit is now in position for self
transportation.
Transporting unit by flatbed trailer:
Most tractors with a side mounted mower head attached will be over legal
transporting width (102” wide). For this reason, one of the following procedures
must be followed.
1: Transporting with side mower attached: Use a loading dock or ramp to load
tractor onto the trailer. Center the tractor with the mowers attached between the
sides of the trailer. Make sure the draft beam and head are fully raised and secured.
Lower the rear mower onto the trailer. Secure the tractor and rear mower to the
trailer with chains. Obtain proper over-width permits and mark the vehicle and
mower as over-width as required be law. Check the tractor operators manual for any
tractor requirements to transport by flatbed trailer.
2: Transporting with side mower removed: Park the tractor and turn the engine
off. Remove the key to avoid accidental starting. Close ball valves on the hydraulic
reservoir. To avoid cont aminating the hydraulic system, make sure all fittings on the
side mower motor and solenoid control valve are clean. Disconnect the motor
pressure hose at the solenoid valve and the motor return hose at the motor. See
diagram below .