Tar River BDR-135, Operator'S Manual

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Rev. 08/22
Attaching to Tractor Attaching PTO Shaft
It is prohibited to reposition the mower:
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On an uneven surface and in a visible slope area.
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When it is lifted high (as in the transport position), and when the suspension frame of the mower is not ap-
propriately level.
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In the presence of bystanders within the mower ’ s turning range.
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Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in risks associated with rapid and automatic
rotation of the mower on the suspension. Such rotation may occur after the securing elements pull free
(point 1 rivets, point 4 gears).
Instructions to change the position of the mower to the transport position, the following must be done:
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Set the unit (the mower and the tractor) on an even and horizontal surface.
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Lower the mower so the stump jumpers rest on the ground.
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Disengage the PTO, the tractor ’ s engine, and take out the key from the ignition and allow for the mower ’ s
elements to come to a complete stop.
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Disassemble the PTO shaft.
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Level the mower with the right lift arm brace so the suspension frame pins are on the same level above the
ground.
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Remove the fuse (Position 5 in the drawing on the previous page) from the bottom suspension frame pin.
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In the mowers with the push rod system (Position 4 in the drawing on the previous page) move the gear to
the lower position.
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Lift the mower with the tractor ’ s hydraulic lifting unit so the stump jumpers are just above the ground.
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Lift the support (Position 2 in the drawing on the previous page) to the upper level and secure it with a cot-
ter pin.
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Move the mower by hand all the way back along the tractor making sure that the king pin of the lock
(Position 1 on the previous page) goes into the king pin opening (Position 3 on the previous page) with a
loose line.
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Lift the mower with the hydraulic system to the vertical position then move the lever of the ball valve
mounted on the actuator into the locked position.
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SPECIAL NOTE: The BDR - 135 model does not have the parts shown in #1 and #3 on the preceding page.
It must be disconnected at the fuse #5 from the frame it was attached to, swung back to the transport posi-
tion, and then locked using the lock bar supplied on the mower.
Transport
Warning:
Be careful when changing the mower ’ s position from the transport position to the operating
position and vise versa.