Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 3
General Safety ................................................... 3
Cutting Unit Safety.............................................. 3
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 8
Unit ................................................................. 9
4 Installing the PTO Cover ................................ 10
5 Leveling the Cutting Unit ................................ 10
6 Greasing the Machine.....................................11
Product Overview ....................................................11
Operation ................................................................ 12
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 12
Adjusting the Cutting-Unit Pitch ........................ 13
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers........................ 14
Adjusting the Skid ............................................. 14
Adjusting the Flow Baffle .................................. 15
Positioning the Flow Baffle................................ 15
Correcting a Cutting Unit Mismatch................... 15
Using the Side Discharge ................................. 16
Operating Tips ................................................. 16
Maintenance ........................................................... 17
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 17
Daily Maintenance Checklist............................. 17
Greasing the Bearings and Bushings ................ 18
Checking the Lubricant in the Gearbox.............. 19
Checking the Torque of the PTO
Driveshaft-to-Gearbox Fasteners.................. 19
Removing the Cutting Unit from the Traction
Unit ............................................................... 19
Servicing the Bushings in the Castor
Arms ............................................................. 20
Servicing the Castor Wheels and
Bearings........................................................ 20
Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................. 21
Checking and Correcting Mismatch of
Blades........................................................... 23
Replacing the Drive Belt ................................... 23
Replacing the Grass Deflector .......................... 24
Cleaning Under the Cutting Unit........................ 24
Storage ................................................................... 25
Safety
This machine has been designed in accordance with
ANSI B71.4-2017 and with EN ISO 5395 when you
complete the setup procedures and install the CE kit,
per the Declaration of Conformity.
General Safety
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury
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Read and understand the contents of this
Operator’s Manual
before starting the machine.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
functioning properly on the machine.
•
Keep clear of any discharge opening.
•
Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area. Never allow children to operate the machine.
•
Before you leave the operator’s position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Lower the cutting unit(s).
– Disengage the drives.
– Engage the parking brake (if equipped).
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all movement to stop.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol
, which
means Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
Cutting Unit Safety
•
The cutting unit is only a complete machine when
installed on a traction unit. Read the traction
unit
Operator’s Manual
carefully for complete
instructions on the safe use of the machine.
•
Stop the machine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before inspecting the
attachment after striking an object or if there is
an abnormal vibration in the machine. Make all
necessary repairs before resuming operation.
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