Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 3
General Safety ................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 5
1 Preparing the Tow Vehicle................................ 7
2 Adjusting the Transport Frame Hitch ................ 7
3 Installing the Control Tower .............................. 8
4 Mounting the Control Linkage and
Levers ............................................................. 9
5 Connecting the Supply/Return Hoses to
the Tow Vehicle ............................................. 10
6 Installing Reelmaster Mowers .........................11
7 Checking the Tire Air Pressure ....................... 12
Product Overview ................................................... 13
Controls ........................................................... 13
Specifications .................................................. 14
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 14
Before Operation ................................................. 15
During Operation ................................................. 16
After Operation .................................................... 17
After Operation Safety ...................................... 17
Raising the Mowers to the Transport
Position ......................................................... 18
Inspection And Clean-up After Mowing ............. 19
Maintenance ........................................................... 20
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 20
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 20
Lubrication........................................................ 20
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid ............................ 22
Replacing the Wheel Bearings.......................... 23
Replacing the Lift-Arm Bushing......................... 24
Schematics ............................................................. 25
Safety
General Safety
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Read and understand the contents of both this
Operator’s Manual
and the operator’s manual of
the tow vehicle before using this machine. Ensure
that everyone using this product knows how to use
this machine and the tow vehicle and understands
the warnings.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
•
Keep children, bystanders, and pets out of the
operating area. Never allow children to operate
the machine.
•
Always shut off the tow vehicle engine, remove
the key (if equipped), and wait for all moving parts
to stop, before adjusting, repairing, cleaning, or
storing the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol ( ), which
means Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
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