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OPERATION
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Do not operate cutter with loose hardware. Loose
hardware can result in a breakdown causing serious
injury or death.
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Do not use cutter to lift or carry objects; to pull fence
posts, stumps or other objects; or to tow other
equipment. Doing so can damage the cutter, cause
serious injury or death.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Do not exceed rated cutting capacity of your cutter
(see «
INTENDED USE »
section) .
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Clear area to be cut of debris and other unforeseen
removable objects before cutting. Mark any potential
hazards that cannot be removed such as tree
stumps, post, rocks, holes, and drop
-
offs with a
visible flag.
WARNING
Loose blades can easily pierce a ¼” steel plate.
Loose blades can also be thrown up to 300 feet.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURIES, DEATH AND
MATERIAL DAMAGE:
Periodically (and after a full day) disengage
ELECTRIC CLUTCH,
shut down engine, remove
key, and :
Check
for foreign objects wrapped around the rotor
shaft.
Block cutter deck up before removing objects.
Frequently
inspect
cutter for any sign of wear or
loose bolts and nuts (especially the stump jumper
and the blade bolts).
Tighten
as indicated in the Torque specification
table.
Make sure all guards are in place at all times.
BEFORE FIELD OPERATION:
INSPECT VEHICLE
Vehicle
must
respect
the
maintenance
specifications as per the owner’s manual.
Inspect vehicle safety equipment to make sure it is
installed and in good working condition.
ENGINE PREPARATION
See engine manufacturer’s recommendations for the
type and amount of oil and fuel used.
Make sure the tow vehicle parking brake is set,
mower is level, and blades are disengaged. Engine
must be level to accurately check and fill oil. Do not
overfill.
Check spark plug wire(s), oil, and fuel.
Check all electrical connections for debris buildup .
Opérer le moteur selon les instructions du manuel du
moteur.
ADJUST CUTTER
Before operating equipment refer to section
« Adjustment » and proceed with adjustments.
ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE
Verify and adjust tire pressure as indicated directly on
tire of the equipment. Pressure must be even in both
tires.
PRE
-
INSPECTION OF VEHICLE & CUTTER
Make the following inspections with cutter attached to
a vehicle, ELECTRIC CLUTCH disengaged, and all
moving components completely stopped:
Park vehicle and cutter on a level surface.
Inspect cutter safety equipment to make sure it is
installed and in good working condition.
With cutter resting on solid supports, ELECTRIC
CLUTCH disengaged, and blade rotation completely
stopped:
Make sure there is nothing under the cutter that
should not be there.
(tools, block, feet, hands, etc.)
Check for and remove foreign objects wrapped
around blade spindles.
Check for nicked, bent, broken, and worn cutting
blades.
Replace or sharpen blades as required.
Refer to “Cutter Blade Maintenance”.
Remove solid supports from under the deck.
INSPECT WORK AREA
Make sure the work area corresponds to the intended
use of this equipment and is safe to work within.
Do not cut in wet conditions
. Allow wet grass to
dry. Wet grass will clump and collect under the
mowing deck. Wet material will build up on the deck
underside creating poor discharge and high wear. It
will also require additional horsepower.
