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CUTTER HEAD & CUTTING BLADES
WARNING
Before making any adjustments, lubricating or repairing:
First, disengage the tractor’s PTO and wait for the cutter head and cutting blades to come to a
complete stop. Then slowly lower the ditcher until skid shoe is touching the ground. Before
dismounting from the tractor shut off the engine set the parking brake and remove the key.
WARNING
Never operate the ditcher with out-of-balance cutting blades. Check to make certain all cutting
blades are installed using the same mounting holes for either the 18" diameter or 26" diameter
cutter heads.
1. Make sure the cutter head and cutting blades are not making contact with soil before
engaging the PTO.
2. Do not operate the ditcher with missing or damaged cutting blades.
3. Check the cutter head and cutting blades for soil build up.
4. Check the cutter head and output shaft for wrapped wire or twine.
Smaller cutting head 18” – 20”
The cutting diameter may be adjusted by moving the location of the blades on the cutter head.
Locating the blades in the inside set of holes on the smaller cutting head will give an 18” diameter
cut. Locating the blades in the outside set of holes will give a 20” diameter cut.
Larger cutting head 24” – 26”
The cutting diameter may be adjusted by moving the location of the blades on the cutter head.
Locating the blades in the inside set of holes on the larger cutting head will give a 24” diameter
cut. Locating the blades in the outside set of holes will give a 26” diameter cut.
