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
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
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 contaminating 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.
Side Rtry Operation Section
