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TRACTOR SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
The following are basic tractor shutdown
procedures. Follow these procedures and any
additional shutdown procedures provided in
your tractor Operator’s Manual before leaving
the
operator’s
seat.
1.
Reduce engine speed and disengage
power take-off if engaged.
2.
Park tractor and implement on level,
solid ground.
3.
Lower implement to ground or onto
non- concrete support blocks.
4.
Put tractor in park or set park brake,
turn off engine, and remove switch
key to prevent unauthorized starting.
5.
Relieve all hydraulic pressure to
auxiliary hydraulic lines.
6.
Wait for all components to come to a
complete stop before leaving the
operator’s
seat.
7.
Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip
surface when stepping on and off the
tractor.
TRANSPORTING
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
When traveling on roadways, travel in
such a way that other vehicles may pass
you safely. Always use LED lights, clean
reflectors, and a slow-moving vehicle
sign that is visible from the back to warn
operators in other vehicles of your
presence. Always comply with all
federal, state, and local laws.
•
Always disengage power take-off and
wait for driveline to stop rotating before
raising implement to transport position.
1.
Make sure driveline does not contact
tractor or cutter when raising cutter to
transport position.
2.
Reduce tractor ground speed when
turning and leave enough clearance
so cutter does not contact obstacles
such as buildings, trees, or fences.
3.
Limit transport speed to 20 mph.
Transport only with a farm tractor of
sufficient size and horsepower.
4.
When traveling on roadways,
transport in such a way that faster
moving vehicles may pass you safely.
5.
Shift tractor to a lower gear when
traveling over rough or hilly terrain.
BLADE ENGAGEMENT & DISENGAGEMENT
Cutter blades can lock-up against each other
during start-up and shut-down especially if the
tractor’s power take
-off engagement is
“INSTANT ON” and “INSTANT OFF”. Follow blade
engagement and blade disengagement
instructions below will help eliminate blade lock
up.
BLADE ENGAGEMENT
1.
Increase throttle to a speed just
enough to get the cutter started
without stalling tractor while slowly
engaging drivelines. Use tractor’s
power take-off soft start option if
available.
2.
Ensure that all power shafts are
rotating and that the cutter is not
vibrating excessively after ramping up
to power take-off speed for at least 3
seconds. If excessive vibration
continues after 3 seconds at full
power take-off speed, disengage
power take-off immediately, shut
down tractor, and remove switch key.
3.
Check blades for a lock-up situation.
Block cutter deck up before working
under the unit. Unlock blades,
remove support blocks, and repeat
“
Blade Engagement
”
instructions.
BLADE DISENGAGEMENT
1.
Slowly decrease throttle speed until
