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Operation
MAN1248 (2/26/2018)
CONNECT CUTTER TO TRACTOR
Tractor Adjustments
Before attaching tractor to cutter, install sway blocks or
sway chains, or adjust stabilizer bars. Refer to the trac
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tor operator's manual for instructions.
Install tractor front end weights as recommended by
the tractor manufacturer to provide 20% of weight on
front wheels.
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, front tractor wheels could raise up result
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ing in loss of steering. The weight may be attained
with front wheel weights, ballast in tires, front trac
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tor weights or front loader. Weigh the tractor and
equipment. Do not estimate.
Figure 2
. 3-Point Mounting Positions
Category 2 Standard Hitch
1.
Position tractor lower lift arms between hitch mast
plates.
2.
Insert lower hitch pins to Cat 2 position through
mast plates and tractor lower lift arms in either
upper or lower holes, Figure 2.
3.
Secure with lynch pins.
4.
Attach top link for mounted units in the second hole
of upper mast for the upper position, and the third
hole for the lower position using top link pin.
Category 3 Standard Hitch
1.
Position tractor lower lift arms between hitch mast
plates.
2.
Insert lower hitch pins to Cat 3 position through
mast plates and tractor lower lift arms in either the
upper or lower holes, Figure 2.
3.
Secure with lynch pins.
4.
Attach top link for mounted units in the top (upper)
or second (lower) hole of upper mast using top link
pin.
Category 2 & 3 Quick Hitches
1.
Position lower hitch pins to Category 2 position in
either the upper or lower holes Figure 2.
2.
Use the upper hole that matches upper quick hitch
point location. This is usually the fifth (lower) or
third (upper) hole for Category 2 and the fourth
(lower) or second (upper) hole for Category 3.
3.
Secure with lynch pins.
4.
Attach tractor to cutter and secure hitch according
to hitch manufacturer’s instructions.
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
CUTTING HEIGHT & ATTITUDE ADJUST
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MENT
Place tractor and cutter on a level area. Lower cutting
head (parallel to ground but suspended in air). Adjust
tractor 3-point lower arms to position cutter center sec
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tion level from side to side and level with the cutting
head. On some tractors, the left lift arm can telescope
up or be locked down. When using this cutter, it must
be locked down.
Figure 3
. Attitude Adjustment
WARNING
WARNING
