4�5 Attach Brush Mulcher
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WARNING
To prevent injury or machine damage
put transmission in “Park” and check
the full range of hitch for interference,
binding or PTO separation�
Never position yourself between tractor
and brush mulcher�
Only experienced and properly trained
operator’s should operate the tractor
and brush mulcher�
1. Back up tractor to brush mulcher with hitch
points approximately in alignment.
2. Engage tractor park brake and/or place
transmission in “Park”.
3.
Shut off engine and remove key.
4. Attach lower links to mulcher and retain using
linch pins. To avoid machine damage, verify
linch pins are locked on lower links.
5. Align top link with hole in top of frame and
retain with pin and linch pin. Verify linch pin is
locked on pin.
6. Pull PTO collar back toward the mulcher. Align
splines on tractor PTO shaft and driveshaft by
rotating mulcher driveshaft. Push driveshaft
onto PTO shaft until it snaps into place.
7. Pull back on driveshaft to make sure it is locked
on shaft.
8. Attach safety shield chain.
9. Adjust top link so that the brush mulcher lower
frame is vertical to the ground.
Note:
Always keep the weight of the machine in
mind. Never position body in line of impact.
4�6 Detach Brush Mulcher
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WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death caused
by unexpected movement:
1�
Park tractor on a level surface�
2�
Engage tractor park brake�
3�
Disengage PTO�
4�
Shut off engine and remove key.
1. Park tractor on a level surface.
2. Lower mulcher to the ground.
3.
Shut off engine and remove key.
4. Disconnect driveshaft safety chain.
5. Support driveshaft with your hand.
6.
Pull collar back toward mulcher and slide off
shaft.
7. Remove linch pin and pin.
8. Place top link in storage position.
9. Remove linch pins and pins from both lower
links.
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