Evh HARDEE DB4048, Operator And Maintenance Manual

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Hardee by EVH
Operation Instruction
DB4048 & DB4060 HYDRAULIC ROTARY CUTTER 11 4/3/09
Operation Instructions
During Operation
WARNING
Ensure that all bystanders are clear of the cutter
before starting tractor engine. Objects thrown by the
cutter blades can cause severe personal injury or
death
.
Before any operation of the cutter, be familiar with the
locations and functions of the unit's controls. Being
familiar with the cutter and its controls will increase
efficiency and reduce the possibility of serious injury
or damage to the unit.
The operator should work slowly and carefully until he
feels comfortable with the cutter. Speed and skill will
be attained much more easily if the necessary time is
spent to familiarize yourself with the cutter and its
operation.
Get into the habit of completing a walkaround
inspection before use. This procedure is a simple
method of inspecting your unit's condition by walking
around and looking at each component of the unit,
including the tractor. This procedure has been used by
airline pilots for many years as a final inspection
before flight and is also used by long distance ground
transportation drivers on buses and trucks. During the
walkaround, you will visually search your unit’s tire
condition, look for hydraulic leaks, fuel leaks, inspect
hose condition and condition of hydraulic cylinders.
Look for loose or worn components, see that all
guards are in place, check blade condition, look for
broken or inoperative lights and determine that it is or
is not operable before use. We recommend that you
follow this procedure before start up.
Daily Start-Up Checklist
Check Section
Check All Fluid Levels,
Tractor & Cutter,
For best
results, use Hardee hydraulic
oil – part number 23333
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Grease Points Page 13
PTO Shaft, Check Grease Page 13
Blade Tightness Page 13
Operating Environment
Application Do's and Don'ts
There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in
operating this mower.
REMEMBER! This machine is
often operated in rough terrain conditions that include
gullies, holes, slopes and hidden obstructions. Serious
injury or even death may occur unless care is taken to
assure the safety of the operator and bystanders in
the area.
Included here is a list of safety messages, which
should be followed. Observing these messages and
using common sense learned from experience help
eliminate the hazards of operating this and other
machinery.
DANGER
Read this manual and the manual for the tractor
carefully to acquaint yourself with both machines
before operating.
REMEMBER , power-driven
equipment should be operated only by those trained
and familiar with the operation and instructed to do so.
Working with unfamiliar equipment or in unfamiliar
conditions can lead to accidents.
WARNING
Before leaving the tractor seat, always engage the
tractor brake and/or set the transmission of the tractor
in parking gear. Stop engine and remove key.
DANGER
Never allow riders on tractor or equipment. Falling off
can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING
Worn or dull cutter blades can cause excessive cutter
vibration resulting in damage to the gearbox and
structural damage to the cutter. You should replace or
sharpen blades in pairs. Excessive vibration can
cause rotating parts to break and fly off the cutter,
causing serious injury or death to the operator or
bystanders.
DANGER
Do not modify or alter this machine or any of its
components or any equipment function without
consulting EVH Manufacturing Company.