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6. Push pin in and slide driveline off tractor shaft.
7. Support and collapse driveline completely and
lower onto PTO holder or onto mower deck.
8. Lower tractor PTO shield, if equipped.
TRACTOR WITH THREE-POINT HITCH
1. Remove quick-lock pins from hitch pins and install in
storage position on tractor draft links.
2. Remove and lower tractor draft links from hitch pins.
3. Disconnect center link from mast straps. Position
tractor center link in transport location. Reinstall center
link pin/hardware.
4. Carefully drive tractor away.
STORAGE
AT THE END OF YOUR CUTTING SEASON
1. Spray shaft extensions with a suitable dry film or similar
preservative
2. Pack grease around seal to prevent drying and cracking
3. Fill the gearbox with enough oil so that it covers the top
of the input seal
4. Remember to drain the oil back to the correct level
before using again
5. Check (and replace where necessary) blades, bolts,
and nuts on the cutter.
6. Clean cutter and touch up any rust spots that
may have appeared.
7. Replace any safety decals if damaged.
8. Store rotary cutter in a clean dry location.
DETACHING CUTTER FROM TRACTOR
1. Park cutter on a level surface, or block tail wheel
so machine cannot roll after detaching
from the tractor.
2. Slowly push hitch control lever to lower cutter
close to the ground.
3. Engage tractor parking brake and/or place
transmission in Park.
4. Shut off tractor engine and remove key.
5. Raise tractor PTO shield, if equipped.
DETACHING/STORAGE
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.
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury caused
by unexpected movement:
a. Park machine on a level surface.
b. Engage tractor parking brake and/or place
transmission in Park.
c. Disengage PTO.
d. Shut off tractor engine and remove key.
DANGER: Shut off tractor engine before
detaching PTO driveline. Entanglement in
rotating driveline can cause serious injury or
death.
IMPORTANT: Do not use plastic shield on
driveline to hold driveline in position. Damage
to shielding can occur.
IMPORTANT: When the unit is going to be
stored for an extended amount of time please
perform the following steps to keep the oil
seals from deteriorating.
CAUTION: Always use a tractor to position
equipment for storage. Never attempt to
move equipment by hand.
