Tiger JD 5065 / 5085 - 5105M, Mounting And Operating Instructions

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OPERATION
SIDE ROTARY Operation Section 3-36
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12.1 Transporting Mower
TRANSPORTING UNDER THE UNIT’S OWN POWER
When transporting between job sites or between cutting passes, the following procedure should be followed:
1. Shut off the power to the cutting head(s) and allow all motion to come to a complete stop.
2. Raise the draft beam to its highest position.
3. Raise the side mower until the deck stops against the draft beam.
4. Raise the rear mower with the 3-point hitch control lever. The unit is now in position for self-transportation.
TRANSPORTING UNIT BY FLATBED TRAILER
Most tractors with a side mounted mower head attached will be over legal transporting width (102” wide). For
this reason, one of the following procedures must be followed:
1. Transporting with side mower attached: Use a loading dock or ramp to load tractor onto trailer. Center the
tractor with mowers attached between the sides of the trailer. Make sure the draft beam and head are fully
raised and secured. Lower the rear mower onto the trailer. Secure the tractor and rear mower to the trailer
with chains. Obtain proper over-width permits and mark the vehicle and mower as over-width as required
by law. Check the tractor operator’s manual for any tractor requirements to transport by flatbed trailer.
2. Transporting with side mower removed: Park the tractor and turn the engine off. Remove the key to avoid
accidental starting. Close ball valves on the hydraulic reservoir. To avoid contaminating the hydraulic
system, make sure all fittings on the side mower motor and solenoid control valve are clean. Disconnect
the motor pressure hose at the solenoid control valve are clean. Disconnect the motor pressure hose and
return hoses at the solenoid valve. See
Figure Ops-1226.
Make certain that the “Slow Moving Vehicle” (SMV) sign is installed in
such a way as to be clearly visible and legible. When transporting the
Equipment use the Tractor flashing warning lights and follow all local
traffic regulations.
(SG-6 )
Ops-1226