Index
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MAN1168 (5/27/2016)
INDEX
ASSEMBLY
Dealer Set-Up Instructions
DS8.50 & DS10.50 Pull-Type Models
38
DS8.50 & DS10.50 3-Point Mounted Cutter
40
DSO8.50 & DSO10.50 3-Point Mounted Cutter
42
DEALER CHECK LISTS
Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility)
46
Pre-Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility)
46
DEALER SERVICE
Crossbar
Installation
35
Removal
34
Timing
36
Gearbox Maintenance
29
Horizontal Shaft Seal Repair
30
Seal Installation
29
Seal Replacement
29
Vertical Shaft Seal Repair (Spindle Gearbox)
29
Side Drive Service
33
Spindle Gearbox Repair
Assembly
30
Disassembly
30
Installation
31
Removal
30
Splitter Gearbox Repair
Assembly
33
Disassembly
32
Installation
33
Removal
32
Universal Joint
Assembly
37
Disassembly
36
Repair
36
GENERAL
Abbreviations
70
Bolt Size Chart
70
Bolt Torque Chart
69
General Information
4
Introduction
2
Obtaining Replacement Manuals
2
Product Registration
2
Specifications
4
Table of Contents
3
Warranty
Product
72
Replacement Parts
73
OPERATION
Attitude Adjustment (Pull-Type)
18
Normal Mowing
18
Shredding
18
Blade Selection
18
Connect Cutter to Tractor
Mounted
15
Category 2 & 3 Quick Hitches
16
Category 2 Standard Hitch
15
Category 3 Standard Hitch
16
Tractor Adjustments
15
Pull-Type
14
Hydraulic Connection
15
Interference Check
15
Turning Limits for CV Driveline
15
Cutting Height Adjustment
17
Mounted
17
Pull-Type
17
Driveline Adjustment (Mounted)
16
Shorten Driveline
16
Driveline Attachment
Mounted
Driveline Interference Check
17
Operating Technique
18
Cutter Operation
19
Mowing Tips
19
Pre-Operation Check List (Owner’s Responsibility)
20
Recommended Speed
14
Storage
19
Tractor Operation
18
Transporting
19
Wheel Spacing
18
OWNER SERVICE
Blade Servicing
23
Installation
23
Removal
23
Sharpening
23
Blocking Method
21
Cleaning
26
Flexible Coupler Rubber Disk Replacement
25
Jackstand Placement Diagram
22
Lubrication
21
Driveline
21
Gearbox
21
Lubrication Points Diagram
22
Service Tires Safely
26
Shielding Repair
Optional Chain Shielding
25
Rubber Shielding
25
Slip Clutch Adjustment
24
PARTS
Index to Parts Lists
47
SAFETY
Blocking Method
21
Check Lists
Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility)
46
Pre-Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility)
46
Pre-Operation (Owner’s Responsibility)
20
Free Mower Safety Video Order Form
5, 6
Safety & Instructional Decals
11, 12, 13
Safety Rules
7, 8, 9, 10
Safety Symbols Explained
2
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problems & Solutions
27