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Hitching to the tractor
ALWAYS OPERATE ON LEVEL GROUND WHEN HITCHING/UNHITCHING THE IMPLEMENT. THIS WILL
PREVENT DANGEROUS MOVEMENT. NVER ALLOW ANYONE TO STAND BETWEEN THE TRACTOR
AND THE MACHINE.
1. Reverse the tractor,
2. Ensure the tractor parking brake is applied
3. Connect the lower link arms & Top Link. Secure both in position with correct size pin.
4. Fit the PTO shaft & secure the PTO cover chains.
5. Check all guarding is present & secured.
6.
Transport Position
1. Check machine is hitched to the tractor as described.
2. Ensure the tractor parking brake is applied
3. Lift the machine into transport position.
Maintenance
The machine must always be disconnected from the tractor before any cleaning, lubricating and servicing operations
can be carried out. Ensure that the Rear and Side decks are locked up while performing maintenance. If emergency
operations are required whilst the machine is connected to the tractor, switch off the engine, engage the parking brake
and disengage the PTO. Good, regular maintenance and correct use are essential if the grass topper is to remain
safe and long lasting.
NOTE: Maintenance must be carried out by qualified personnel.
Greasing schedule
Please grease the following:
Initially
After 8 hours work
PTO Shafts
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Lubricate moveable mechanical joints when required. All nuts and bolts in the transmission including PTO shafts and
gearboxes should be checked for tightness after mowing at the following intervals:
• 1st 50 acres
• 1st 100 acres
• 1st 250 acres and every 250 acres thereafter
Operating the Machine/Mowing
The MAJOR Pasture Topper is designed to operate at a max 540 rpm (1000 RPM Jungle Buster. Always operate on
level ground when hitching / unhitching the implement. This will prevent dangerous movement. Never allow anyone to
stand between the tractor and the pasture topper.
1. Ensure the machine is hitched correctly to the tractor as previously described.
2. Ensure bystanders are clear from the machine & cannot be hit with debris expelled from the machine.
3. Ensure cutting decks are lowered to the ground.
4. Start up the tractor PTO at a low RPM.
5. Build up to operating speed, select a suitable forward gear & proceed to cut grass.
