Owner Service
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OWNER SERVICE
The information in this section is written for operators
who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help,
your dealer has trained service technicians available.
For your protection, read and follow the safety informa-
tion in this manual.
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised components to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pres-
sure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
Before performing any service or maintenance,
disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
Before working underneath, disconnect drive-
line, raise cutter, lock in transport position, and
block cutter securely. Hydraulic system leak down
and failure of mechanical or hydraulic system can
cause equipment to drop.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before
resuming operation.
BLOCKING METHOD
Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the
ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and
secured. Never place any part of the body under-
neath equipment or between moveable parts even
when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic
system leak down, hydraulic system failures,
mechanical failures, or movement of control levers
can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpect-
edly and cause severe injury or death. Follow Oper-
ator's Manual instructions for working underneath
and blocking requirements or have work done by a
qualified dealer.
To minimize the potential hazards of working under-
neath the cutter, these procedures must be followed.
Jack stands, with a load rating of 1,000 pounds or
more, are the only approved blocking device for this
cutter. A minimum of four jackstands, located under the
cutter as shown in Figure 5, must be installed before
working underneath unit. Do not position jackstands
under wheels, axles, or wheel supports as components
can rotate and cause cutter to fall.
Figure 5
. Jack Stand Placement
(Tractor and connection not shown)
Do not work underneath unless cutter is properly
attached to tractor (see Operation section), the brakes
set, key removed, and the cutter blocked securely.
Securely block the rear tractor wheels, both front and
rear. The mounted unit will be anchored to minimize
Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by an operator’s single careless act.
In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident preven-
tion are dependent upon the awareness, con-
cern, judgement, and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of equipment.
It has been said, “The best safety device is an
informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be
that kind of operator.
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