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2740T TRASHCUTTER OPERATOR & SAFETY MANUAL
• Beware of pinch points in wing lift area when
securing or releasing safety locks.
• Never stand within radius of wings when in raised
position, or folding and unfolding.
TO UNFOLD MACHINE
• Un-lock hydraulic tap on tilt ramhoses. Ensure
hydraulic latching system is open.
(figure 26)
• Reverse machine carefully until both wings are
fully open. *NB if both wings do not open fully
at the same time, lower tilt to lift transport angle
wheels partially to allow wings to fully open.
• 1. Close hydraulic latching system.
(figure 25)
• 2. Lower wings to working position.
WARNING - WHEN OPERATING DO NOT
INADVERTENTLY RELEASE LATCHING SYSTEM OR
DAMAGE WILL OCCUR TO MACHINE.
TO FOLD MACHINE (FOR TRANSPORT)
1. Release hydraulic latching system.
(figure 26)
2. lift tilt hydraulics to vertical position.
3. Drive slowly forward.
4. Fasten rear safety chain to both wings.
5. Observe stated speed limits when in transport.
• Tractor weight must be equal to machine weight.
• Drawbar pin must be securely fastened with
safety chains in place.
BEWARE OF CRUSHING HAZARD WHEN ENGAGING & DISENGAGING
SAFETY LOCKS & IN THE OPERATION OF THE WING FOLDING MECHANISM
DANGER: BEWARE OF UPTHRUST &
DOWN THRUST ON DRAWBAR DURING
OPERATION. (
Figure 19, pg 22)
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Figure 26
Latch system closed for working
Latch system released for transport
UPTHRUST FORCE ON DRAWBAR
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Tractor weight must equal machine weight
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Drawbar pin must be firmly secured
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Safety chains attached correctly
Failure to comply will result in serious injury or death
Figure 25
S A F E T Y
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