Operation
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MAN1248 (2/26/2018)
TRANSPORT
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Before transporting, stop tractor PTO, raise
cutter hitch, then raise cutter head and install
transport bar. A raised cutter head can fall and
crush. Keep away; never go underneath. Lower cut
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ter head after transport and for storage.
Transport lock-up bar should be used when unit is
under transport.
When transporting the machine or working on the
underside, attach lock-up bar (1) to cutter frame and
secure with safety pin (2).
Engaging Lock-Up Bar
1.
Retract deck extension with hydraulic cylinder.
2.
Raise deck with deck hydraulic pivot cylinder.
3.
Remove safety pin (2) from pin at deck near to
motor.
4.
Remove lock-up bar (1) from holster at hitch.
Rotate towards deck.
5.
Engage lock-up bar hole to pin. Slide onto pin.
6.
Reinstall safety pin (2).
7.
To lower deck for operation, retract deck pivot and
extension cylinders. Remove safety pin and return
lock-up bar and pin to storage position.
Figure 4
. Lock-Up Bar
STORAGE
Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until machine
is securely blocked or placed in lowest position
and system pressure is released by operating
valve levers.
When unhooking and parking the cutter, lower cutter
head to ground. Lower the jack stand. Lower hitch until
3-point arms are released and then disconnect. Be
sure to disconnect PTO and hydraulic lines before
moving tractor away.
WARNING
1. Transport lock-up bar
2. Safety pin
WARNING
