3.12 - Pre-Operational Check
Check each of the following, carefully, prior to engaging machine:
1. the rotor support has been greased and the drive chain is lubricated.
2. The oil in gearbox is between
1
/
2
and
2
/
3
full.
3. The driveline cross & bearings has been greased.
4. No wrappings or foreign objects are on the machine or driveline.
5. The blades are properly installed and the blade bolts and nuts properly torqued
6
.
6. All hardware is tight
7
.
7. Check the tractor to ensure correct direction of
PTO
and rpm speed.
8. Ensure all safety shields and guards are in their place and tightly attached.
9. No people or animals are in the work area.
10. When working, make sure the Green-Rite has its full weight riding on the roller. The
front of the machine should be held upward at a slight angle by the tractor arms.
DANGER: always stay clear of rotating driveline and blades when the
PTO
is
engaged.
WARNING: disengage the
PTO
, apply the parking brake, shut off the engine and
remove the key before attaching or removing the driveline, or performing any
maintenance or adjustments on the machine.
3.13 - Attaching to the Tractor
Unit may be used on tractors equipped with a standard rear
PTO
with horsepower in the
correct power range
8
and cat. 1 three point hitch.
DANGER: never attempt to attach the Green-Rite to the tractor or make any
adjustments to it without first turning the tractor off.
CAUTION: check the tractor
PTO
rpm to ensure it is set at 540
and turns
clockwise.
O
PERATION
22
R
OTOMEC
G
REEN
-R
ITE
O
PERATOR
’
S
M
ANUAL
8
See table 5, page 32.
7
See table 4, page 32.
6
See table 4, page 32.
