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Operating
Applications
The Pulsar Wing Cutter is designed and built by MK Martin to provide excellent cutting perfor-
mance on gently sloping or slightly contoured right-of-ways, pastures, set-aside acres, or row
crop fields. The 15’ cutting width and ability to cut weeds and brush up to 1 1/2” in diameter make
them well-suited for these applications, to cut long grass and scrub land with small trees or sap-
lings. The cutter will work best on dry conditions. When cutting damp or longer grass, use slower
travel speed and you my need to frequently clean the underside of the cutter deck. Power to the
blades is provided by the tractor through a PTO Shaft and Gearbox. The Cutter is designed for
a 540 RPM PTO speed and will give the best performance at this speed.
Many features in this cutter are the result of suggestions made by customers like you. By fol-
lowing the operating instructions in conjunction with a good maintenance program, your Pulsar
Wing Cutter will provide you with many years of service.
Pre - Operation
It’s now time to do a running operational safety check. It is important that at any time during this
safety check you detect a malfunction in either the cutter or tractor that you immediately shut the
tractor off, remove the key, and make necessary repairs and/or adjustments before continuing.
Before starting the tractor, make sure the park brake is engaged, PTO is disengaged, and cutter
is resting on the ground with both wings down.
Start the tractor and set engine throttle speed at a low idle. Raise cutter with tractor’s rear hy-
draulic lift control lever to transport position making sure that the PTO shaft does not bind and
does not contact the cutter frame. Lower cutter to the ground and at a low engine speed engage
PTO. If everything is running smoothly at a low idle, slowly raise the cutter to transport height
checking for bind or chatter in the driveline. Lower cutter to the ground and increase tractor’s en-
gine rpm until the PTO reaches 540 rpm. If everything is still running smoothly, once more raise
the cutter to transport height to check for driveline bind or chatter. Lower cutter to the ground,
return engine to a low idle, and
disengage the PTO.
Make a tight turn to ensure that the rear tractor tires are not coming in contact with the hitch or
deck. Also, be sure tractor 3-point arms are raised and will not contact main driveline
.
You should now be ready to transport to your cutting site at a safe ground speed. On roadways,
transport in such a manner that faster moving vehicles can easily see you and pass you safely.
Reduce your speed when traveling over rough and hilly terrain. Avoid quick or sharp steering
corrections. Take extra care to ensure that the mower doesn’t come into contact with obstacles
such as trees, buildings, or fences. Use accessory lights and appropriate reflective devices to
provide adequate warning to pedestrians and other vehicle operators when traveling on public
roads and in the dark of night. Comply with all local, state and federal laws.
