ATTACHING CUTTER TO TRACTOR
The cutter is shipped with Category 2 hitch pins. Optional Category 1 pins may be substituted.
Attach check chain keyhole plates - one on each side of tractor top link attaching lug.
Attach cutter center section to tractor
PTO Drive Shaft
The standard drive shaft for this cutter is intended for use with tractors having from 15" - 24" between the end of PTO shaft and hitch pin holes of lower
When PTO/hitch pin distance is less than 15", slip tubes of PTO shaft can bottom out when operating over uneven terrain.
When PTO/hitch pin distance is longer than 24", there may not be sufficient engagement when operating over uneven terrain. Longer drive halves are available (refer to parts list on page 40).
Make sure
CUTTING HEIGHT &
ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT
Place tractor and cutter on a level area. Lower cutting head (parallel to ground but suspended in air). Adjust tractor
With center section height adjusted, adjust tractor top link to position front of cutter head approximately 1/2" to 1" lower than the rear for normal cutting.
Gauge wheels may be adjusted to four different set- tings. Set the inside and outside wheels in the same hole at the desired cutting height.
Check chains are optional but are recommended. Adjust check chains to carry the cutter level and at desired height when
SIDE SKID ADJUSTMENT
Side skids are designed to carry cutter head over uneven ground and minimize scalping. With the cutting
height set and cutter level, set outer skid 1/2" above ground level and inner skid 1" above ground.
Do not operate cutter with skids in constant contact with the ground.
OPTIONAL TAILWHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The tailwheel is optional and is designed to be used on the center section. The tailwheel will share the torsional loads when mowing steep ditch banks. Set the tail- wheel to ride on the ground after all other adjustments are made.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
Owner’s Responsibility
___ | Check to ensure blades are sharp, secure, and |
| cutting edges are positioned in the direction of |
| crossbar rotation. |
___ | Check to be sure each gearbox is half full of 90W |
| gear lube and has vent plug installed. |
___ | Check to ensure PTO shaft and cutter head uni- |
| versal joints and all other lubrication points are |
| properly serviced. |
___ | Check to ensure all safety shielding is properly |
| installed and in good condition. |
___ | Check to ensure PTO shielding rotates freely. |
___ | Clear mowing area of debris that could be picked |
| up and thrown by cutter. |
___ | Check cutting height and cutter attitude. |
___ | Place tractor PTO and transmission in neutral |
| before attempting to start engine. |
___ | Review and follow all safety practices presented |
| on page 7 through page 12. |
| NOTICE |
■Make sure all hydraulic connections are tight and all hydraulic lines and hoses are in good con- dition before engaging tractor PTO.
Keep hands and body away from pressurized lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or other body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety goggles. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate skin and will cause serious injury or death.
Make sure that all operating and service person- nel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it must be surgically removed as soon as possible by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gan- grene, serious injury, or death will result. CON-
TACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.
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