Tiger JD 5083E, Mounting And Operating Instructions

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Cheetah Operation Section 3-12
OPERATION
TRANSPORTING MOWER
Transporting under the units own power:
When transporting between job sites, the following procedure should be followed:
Shut off the power to the cutting head and allow all motion to come to a complete
stop. Roll the mower deck all the way back until it is adjacent to the secondary
boom. Slowly and carefully swivel the boom “AFT” and bring the secondary boom
arm “in” until the main boom is along side the cab and the head is just above the 3-
point rest. Lower the main boom until it contacts the saddle on the boom rest. The
unit is now ready for self transportation. Use caution at all times when maneuvering
the boom arm in and out of the boom rest, or damage to the mower or the tractor
may occur.
Begin a pass at the top side of the trees and work down with each consecutive
pass. When cutting trees and shrubs, use a lower speed to allow the knives time to
cut as well as mulch the foliage.
If bystanders approach within 300 feet while mower is in operation turn
mower switch “OFF” immediately! After shutdown, never leave the
tractor or allow bystanders to approach within
100 yards of the unit until all
motion stops completely.
If cutter shaft jams and stops, turn mower switch to “OFF”, and swivel boom
“AFT”. Normally this action will clear the cutter head. If not, roll mower deck until
adjacent to the secondary boom, then lower boom to rest mower deck on ground.
Shut off the tractor, set parking break, allow all motion to cease. At that point it is
safe to leave the tractor and clear the cutter heads manually.
After the first day of operation, all bolts should be checked and tightened securely.
This should be done periodically to ensure the bolts do not become loose and cause
damage to the tractor or mower, or injury to the operator.