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c. Disengage PTO.
d. Shut off tractor engine and remove key.
e. Wait until all moving parts have stopped.
f. Disconnect PTO driveline from tractor.
1. Loosen bolt and lock nut (B), remove bolt, washers and
lock nut (A), raise tail wheel to highest position and install
bolt, washer and lock nut (A).
2. Using rockshaft control lever, position front of cutter at
desired cutting height at location.
3. Adjust depth stop. (See your tractor Operator’s manual.)
4. Adjust center link so rear of cutter is approximately
2 inches (51 mm) higher than front.
NOTE:
The rotary cutter should be operated at the highest
position for optimal cutting results. This will help prevent
the blades from striking the ground, reducing blade wear
and placing undue strain on the cutter. For best results
under heavier cutting conditions, always tilt the rotary cutter
approximately 2 inches (51mm) lower in the front. This tilt
decreases horsepower requirements and increases potential
ground speed. When fine shredding is desired, adjust
rotary cutter deck level to slightly lower in the rear. This will
keep the foliage under the rotary cutter until thoroughly
shredded. More power is required for shredding.
5. Lower tail wheel to support rear of the cutter.
6. Install bolt, washers and lock nut (A) into one of seven
holes (C) that aligns with hole in wheel support.
7. Reinstall bolt, washers and lock nut. Tighten lock
nut. (A)
NOTE:
The tail wheel supports the rear of the machine and
the draft links support the front to allow the cutter to follow
the ground contour.
A-B Lock Nut, Washers, Bolt C- Adjustment holes
OPERATION
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PREPARING CUTTER FOR OPERATION
1. Adjust tractor rockshaft rate-of-drop. Allow at least two
seconds for machine to lower from full lift height to the
ground. (See your tractor Operator’s manual.)
2. If equipped, disengage tractor hitch/rockshaft control
lever from transport lock position and lower cutter to
the ground. (See your tractor Operator’s manual.)
3. Adjust tractor lift links to level machine side-to-side.
(See your tractor Operator’s manual.)
4. Adjust cutting height and angle. (See Adjusting Cutting
Height and Angle in this section.)
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT AND ANGLE
a. Lower machine until rear wheel just touches
or is slightly above ground.
b. Engage tractor parking brake and/or place
transmission in PARK.
A
B
C
DANGER: To help prevent severe injury or
death to you or someone else:
a. Do not engage tractor PTO when cutter is in
fully raised position transport position).
b. Keep all persons away from machine when
raising and lowering cutter.
DANGER: Help prevent bodily injury or death
caused by entanglement in rotating
driveline or blades. Entanglement in
rotating driveline or being struck by
blades can cause serious injury or
death.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the machine
from impact on ground when lowering, adjust
rate at which hitch will lower.