5. Operating Instructions
DANGER
Do not operate the Verticutter until you
have completely read this manual.
5.1 Preliminary Checks
1. Clear any debris from above and underneath the machine
2. Ensure scheduled maintenance activities have been completed.
3. Inspect belts for condition and correct tension.
4. Inspect blades for wear or damage.
5. Ensure all guards and covers are firmly fixed in place
5.2 Set Up
1. Ensure that the Swing-Wing is on a firm, level surface
2. Release the four height adjustment locking levers (0970 & 1129) and
screw the four height adjustment screws (0986 & 1150) clockwise to lower
the wheels as far as they will go.
3. Lock the supports (0622 & 0624) in the raised position so that the Swing-
Wing is resting on its’ wheel assemblies.
4. Gradually raise the front (1113) and rear (1114) wheel axles so that the
centre, fixed blade reel is just about to touch the ground.
5. Gradually raise the left and right hand wheel axles (1115 & 1116) until
both of the Swing-Wing blade reels are about to touch the ground.
6. Attach the P.T.O shaft to the Swing-Wing, ensuring the locking pin pops
up.
7. Position the tractor in front of the Swing-Wing and lower the tractor 3-point
hitch.
8. Attach the lower tractor arms to the lifting pins, secure with 3/8” lynch
pins and connect the upper tractor arm to the hole, not the slot, in the
crossbar.
9. Adjust the tractor sway bars so that there is no side-to-side motion.
10. Attach the P.T.O. shaft to the tractor, ensuring the locking pin pops up.
11. Secure the P.T.O guard retaining chains at both ends.
12. Raise the Swing-Wing off the ground and verify that the unit is level.
13. This procedure establishes that the Verticutter is level. However this does
not ensure that the tractor and its’ hitch are even and level. Adjustments
may need to be made at the work site to compensate for any variations.
This is covered in
5.4
DANGER
The P.T.O retaining chains must be connected
to prevent the outer guard from rotating with
the P.T.O shaft
