Operating Tips
•
Engage the PTO at low engine speed. Lower the
machine and increase engine speed to achieve
a PTO speed of 540 rpm (maximum). Operate
the engine at a speed that the machine runs most
smoothly.
•
Make very gradual turns. Never make sharp turns
with the machine lowered. Plan your path before
lowering the machine.
•
Do not use the attachment if the ground is too wet.
•
Raise the working depth if the ground is hard
packed.
•
Always check/adjust the top link whenever you
change the depth. The front of the attachment
should be vertical.
•
Look backward frequently to ensure that the
machine is operating properly, the second machine
for collecting the debris is following, and the
alignment is maintained with previous passes.
•
Replace broken knives, and inspect and correct
damage to those still usable. Repair any other
machine damage before resuming operation.
After Operation
After Operation Safety
•
Park the machine on a level surface; engage the
parking brake; shut off the engine; remove the key;
and wait for all movement to stop before leaving
the machine.
•
Do not step on, over, or under the driveshaft.
•
Do not use the restrain chain of the PTO-shaft
guard to support the shaft when transporting or
storing the mower.
•
Do not rest the PTO shaft on the ground.
•
Do not allow the PTO-shaft guards to pull apart.
•
Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all hardware tightened.
•
Replace all worn, damaged, or missing decals.
Removing the Attachment
1.
Park the machine on a level surface and engage
the parking brake.
2.
Lower the front and rear rollers enough to allow
the attachment to rest on the rollers without the
knives touching the ground. Refer to
the Working Depth (page 13)
.
3.
Lower the attachment onto the rollers.
4.
Shut off the engine and remove the key from
the traction unit.
5.
Remove the hydraulic hoses from the traction
unit.
6.
Remove the top link from the attachment.
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Figure 23
1.
Upper link arm
4.
Link pin
2.
Jam nut
5.
Slotted hole
3.
Hairpin cotter
7.
Remove the PTO shaft from the traction unit.
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Figure 24
1.
PTO output shaft (traction
unit)
3.
PTO driveshaft
2.
PTO shaft coupler
8.
Remove the lower links from the attachment.
Important:
Ensure that the attachment does
not roll when off the traction unit.
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