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Operation
MAN0050 (Rev. 8/19/2005)
OPERATION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of
the cutter. The operator must be properly trained.
Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the tractor,
and all safety practices before starting operation. Read
the safety rules and safety decals on pages 3 to 7.
This standard-duty cutter is designed for grass and
weed mowing and shredding.
Recommended mowing speed for most conditions is
from 2 to 5 mph.
Full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding,
designed to reduce the possibility of thrown
objects, must be installed when operating in popu-
lated areas or other areas where thrown objects
could injure people or damage property. If this
machine is not equipped with full chain, rubber, or
steel band shielding, operation must be stopped
when anyone comes within several hundred feet.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed.
Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before
resuming operation.
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.
TRACTOR STABILITY
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a
loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.
Do not estimate.
Figure 1
. Tractor Stability
ATTACH CUTTER TO TRACTOR
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
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Make sure driveline will not bottom out at the
shortest length and that it has at least 1/3 overlap
at the longest length.
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With cutter adjusted to transport position, set
upper stop on tractor lift quadrant to prevent cutter
from contacting the driveline when being raised.
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Select a top link mounting pin (maximum
length 3-5/8") that will allow floating link to swing
freely through the cutter A-frame bars.
1.
Attach tractor 3-point lift arms to the cutter hitch
pins and secure.
2.
Attach tractor top link to cutter clevis using forward
hole. Select a top link mounting pin that will allow
floating link to swing freely through the cutter A-
frame bars.
NOTE:
You will need to adjust the top link; refer to
Adjust Top Link, page 9
.
3.
Connect driveline to tractor PTO shaft.
NOTE:
The standard 1-3/8" 6B spline driveline with
a QD yoke is used to connect the cutter to the trac-
tor.
4.
Adjust the tractor lower 3-point arm anti-sway
devices to prevent cutter from swinging side to side
during transport.
5.
Adjust tractor drawbar so that it will not interfere
with cutter or driveline.
6.
Slowly raise and lower cutter to check driveline
length.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
CD1564
WARNING
(Rev. 12/2/2005)
