H. Using cut of section of shield as a guide, cut shaft
the same amount. (Figure 2-4)
I. Repeat steps “G” and “H” to other driveline
section.
J. Deburr ends of driveline sections and clean
away all chips and filings. (Figure 2-5)
K. Apply multi-purpose grease to inside of outer
(female) driveline section. Assemble driveline and
install on tractor and cutter. Pull on each driveline
section to be sure yokes lock into place. Make cer-
tain driveline shielding is in place and in good condi-
tion.
L. Adjust lower lift arm(s) to level cutter right to left.
Refer to tractor operator's manual for instructions.
M. Connect and/or adjust stabilizer bars, sway
blocks, sway chains or equivalent to prevent side
sway. Refer to tractor operator’s manual.
Figure 2-4
Figure 2-5
A. Raise cutter off ground using tractor 3-point
lift. Turn off tractor engine.
B. SECURELY BLOCK CUTTER INTO POSI-
TION.
C. Remove bolt securing tailwheel frame to
adjusting strap. (Figure 3-1)
D. Adjust tailwheel to desired position. Secure
with bolt, lockwasher and nut.
E. Lower cutter to work position.
F. Adjust tractor 3-point hitch top link so that there
will be a small amount of slack in the yoke linkage to
allow deck to float during operation. (Figure 3-2) The
pivot-arm fork allows the cutter to follow ground con-
tours for a closer cut.
DO NOT GET UNDER CUTTER UNLESS IT
IS SECURELY BLOCKED IN POSITION.
ACCIDENTAL FALL COULD CAUSE SERI-
OUS INJURY OR DEATH.
3-1 GENERAL SAFETY
Only qualified people should operate this machine.
Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses and
safety shoes. Use ROPS (Rollover Protective
Structures) and seat belt equipped tractors or mow-
ing operations. Before beginning operation, clear
work area of objects that may be picked up and
thrown. Check for ditches, stumps, holes or other
obstacles that could upset tractor or damage cutter.
Always turn off tractor engine, set parking brake, and
allow cutter blades to come to a complete stop
before dismounting tractor.
3-2 ADJUSTING FOR WORK
The cutter should be operated at the highest position
which will give desired cutting results. This will help
prevent the blades from striking the ground, reducing
blade wear and undue strain on the machine. For
best results under heavier cutting conditions, always
tilt the cutter approximately 2 inches (51mm) lower in
the front. This tilt decreases horsepower require-
ments and increases potential ground speed. When
fine shredding is desired, adjust cutter deck level or
slightly lower in the rear. This will keep the foliage
under cutter until thoroughly shredded. More power
is required for shredding.
The cutting height is adjustable from 2 -12 inches.
To adjust, proceed as follows:
SECTION III
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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