11. When working, make sure the tractor hitch is in the "float" position, in order to
allow the mower to follow the contour of the ground.
DANGER: stay clear of rotating driveline. Entanglement in rotating driveline can
cause serious injury. Disengage PTO, engage parking brake or place transmis-
sion in "Park", shut off the tractor and remove the key before
working around
hitch, attaching or detaching driveline, making adjustments, servicing or cleaning
the machine.
3.05 - Attaching to the Tractor
Only use this model implement with tractors in the correct power range
8
. Never use this
mower with tractors over 50 HP.
CAUTION: check the tractor PTO rpm to ensure it is set at 540
and turns
clockwise.
CAUTION: always ensure that the tractor tire pressure is correct according to the
tractor operator's manual.
DANGER: failure to ensure a secure coupling of the implement to the tractor can
cause injury and damage to the implement or tractor.
To attach the mower to the tractor do the following:
1. back the tractor up to the mower in order to slip the tractor hitch arms over the
hitch pins welded to the mower hitch arms.
Turn off the tractor engine.
Secure
them in place with the lynch pins.
2. Adjust the tractor sway blocks or chains to remove all side movement.
3. Attach the top link secure it in place with the top hitch pin. Adjust tractor top link
to allow the mower to follow the ground contour and yet remain as level as
possible when raised to the transport position.
4. Install the shielded driveline to the tractor by first lining up the splines and
depressing the snap pin. Push the yoke onto the PTO shaft as far as it will go.
Release the pin and pull back slowly until the pin clicks in place. Repeat this
operation on the implement end.
CYCLONE 'C50'
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
15
ROTOMEC
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See table 2, page 29.