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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
LXCT5 / LXCT6 / LXCT7 / LXCT8 CLEAN – SUPERIOR SLASHERS
Getting the best of your Superior
LINKAGE SLASHERS
SETTING UP:-
INITIAL START UP
Check Gearboxes for oil: Recommended OIL
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85w -- 140 EP GEAR OIL
Grease all grease points: Recommended Grease
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All Purpose Grease EPL 2
See Maintenance Schedule Attached
ATTACHING TRACTOR
Connect tractor to T.P.L. lower link pins, the Slasher is fitted with a stepped pin which will fit
either cat 1, 22 mm ( 7/8” ) or cat 2, 30 mm ( 1 1/8” ). Make sure tractor is fitted to correct size and
place lynch pin in hole end of pin.
Tighten Anti-Sway Bars / Chains (must be firm, not rigid)
Connect Top Link to Tower.
Connect Driveshaft to P.T.O. on Tractor and Clutch / Gearbox on Slasher; make sure Clamp Bolts
and or Q.R. Pins are located in respective grooves. (Failure to do this will result in Driveshaft
Damage).
Tractor Lift Arms can vary in length.
CHECK OPERATIONAL LENGTH OF DRIVESHAFT BEFORE OPERATING SLASHER.
Check length of Driveshaft at the highest and lowest positions of Tractor Lift arms.
The Driveshaft requires Sliding Movement of approx. 100 mm (4”) to avoid bottoming at minimum
or pulling apart at maximum operational lengths.
Caution
Entering & Exiting Steep Gully's or Steep Ridges may result in Drive Shaft Bottoming
out or Coming Apart, Check Drive Shaft Length before using Slasher in Extreme Conditions.
SETTING UP SLASHER
Your Superior Slasher will cut cleanest and requires less H.P. to drive when the front of the Slasher is set
lower than the rear.
Your Superior Slasher is fitted with stepped blades as standard; these will require approx. 12 mm (1/2”)
to 20mm (3/4”) lower setting at the front than the rear.
If fitting of Self Sharpening Suction Lift Blades is desired, the slasher should be set with approx 16mm
(1/2”) to 25mm (1”) lower setting at the front than the rear. Operate at these settings, check results, plus
adjust for local conditions
MULCHING
Your Superior Slasher will mulch better if fitted with suction lift blades.
Set the Slasher level (same height front and rear).
For best results detachable mulching plates are available as an optional extra, these are fitted to the rear of
the slasher and retain the cut material until full mulch is obtained.
SETTING UP SLASHER WITH REAR CASTOR WHEELS
Use the rear wheel adjustment to set the correct stance of the Slasher to suit blades that are fitted see
(SETTING UP SLASHER) and to set the slasher at the desired cutting height.
Adjust the Top Link to allow the Slasher to hinge at the tractor lower lift arms, so that the Slasher can
follow reasonable ground contours. If top link is too short the Slasher will tend to lift off the ground
resulting in an uneven cut.