HighLine RCH Hydro, Operator'S Manual

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Section 3 - Mower Preparation
3.0 MOWER PREPARATION
1. Park the tractor and mower on level
ground.
- Engage the tractor parking brake.
2. Ensure that all decals are clean and in
place.
3. Ensure that the Slow Moving Vehicle
(SMV) sign is clean and visible.
4. Ensure the lighting is working properly.
5. Connect the electrical power for the
mower to an outlet that is rated for 30
amps or more to ensure sufficient power
for the cooling fan.
-
The power can also be taken directly
from the tractor battery.
6. For mowers with the optional joystick
control, confirm that the hydraulic control
block is configured for the type of circuit
that is on the tractor.
- If the tractor has a Closed-loop circuit,
then the mower control block should
have a plug (1) in the last port.
- If tractor has an Open-loop circuit,
-
Remove the plug from the mower
control block.
- Install the solenoid valve (2) that
came with the joystick.
- Connect the wiring harness
connector marked “F1".
If the mower will be used with both open-loop
system and closed-loop system tractors, then
run the control block with the solenoid valve
installed.
Block with Plug - Closed Loop Tractors
214118C
Block with Solenoid - Open Loop Tractors
214119C
Clean SMV and Lights
214107
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