Center Section Lock-Up
DP8A
Figure 3. Transport Lock In Operation Position
1.Raise cutter with hydraulic cylinder to maximum height.
2.Rotate transport lock into position over cylinder rod (Figure 2).
3.Lower cutter against transport lock.
4.To lower cutter for operation, extend hydraulic cylinder to raise cutter. Rotate transport lock back away from cylinder rod (Figure 3).
5.Lower cutter to cutting height. Use cylinder stops (stroke control kit) to set desired cutting height.
STORAGE
Follow these steps when storing your cutter:
1.Clean cutter before storing. See page 23 for cleaning instructions. Store on level, solid ground.
2.Disconnect driveline and secure up off the ground.
3.Lower wings to ground.
4.Raise cutter center section and rotate transport lock into position over cylinder. Relieve hydraulic pressure.
5.Attach parking jack and raise tongue weight off tractor drawbar.
6.Place wedge blocks at front and rear of wheels on center section and each wing to prevent wheel rotation.
7.Securely block all four corners of center section and each wing with jack stands.
8.Remove hydraulic hoses after tractor is turned off and all system pressure is released by operating valve levers several times.
9.Remove safety tow chain from tractor.
10.Remove retainer pin and high strength drawbar pin.
11.Keep children and bystanders away from storage area.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)
___ | Review and follow all safety rules and safety |
| decal instructions on page 7 through page 13. |
___ | Check that all safety decals are installed and in |
| good condition. Replace if damaged. |
___ | Check that equipment is properly and securely |
| attached to tractor. |
___ | Make sure driveline |
| or collar slides freely and is seated firmly in trac- |
| tor PTO spline groove. |
___ Check all lubrication points and grease as | |
| instructed in lubrication information. Make sure |
| the PTO slip joint is lubricated and that the gear- |
| box fluid levels are correct. |
___ | Set tractor PTO at correct rpm for your equip- |
| ment. |
___ | Check that all hydraulic hoses and fittings are in |
| good condition and not leaking before starting |
| tractor. Check that hoses are not twisted, bent |
| sharply, kinked, frayed, or pulled tight. Replace |
| any damaged hoses immediately. |
___ | Check that all hardware is properly installed and |
| secured. |
___ | Check cutting height and attitude adjustment. |
___ | Raise and lower equipment to make sure air is |
| purged from hydraulic cylinders and hoses. |
___ | Check that blades are sharp and secure and cut- |
| ting edge is positioned to lead with correct rota- |
| tion. |
___ | Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS cab and seat |
| belt are in good condition. Keep seat belt |
| securely fastened during operation. |
___ Check that shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if dam- aged.
___ Before starting engine, operator must be in trac- tor seat with seat belt fastened. Place transmis- sion in neutral or park, engage brake and disengage tractor PTO.
___ Inspect area to be cut and remove stones, branches, or other hard objects that might be
| thrown and cause injury or damage. |
___ | Inspect rubber or chain shielding and replace any |
| damaged rubber shield or missing links. |
___ | Make sure tractor |
| with hydraulic hoses or driveline throughout full |
| turning range. |
___ | Check the tire pressure for pneumatic tires. The |
| maximum pressure allowed is 40 psi. |
18Operation
(Rev. 9/4/2009) MAN0763 (10/10/2008)
