implement to the tractor can cause injury and damage to the implement or
tractor.
2. Adjust the tractor sway blocks or chains to remove all side movement.
3. Attach the top link. Adjust tractor top link to allow the rotary cutter to follow the
contour of the ground. In this position the top hitch plate is able to float.
4. Install the shielded driveline to the tractor by first lining up the splines and
depressing the snap pin. Push the yoke onto the PTO shaft as far as it will go.
Release the pin and pull back slowly until the pin clicks in place
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5. Attach the driveline chains to the tractor and to the rotary cutter to keep the driveline
protection from turning. The chains should not be too tight.
3.07 - Start Up
DANGER: The rotary cutter must always be lowered to the ground before starting
tractor engine or engaging PTO lever.
Lower the implement with the tractor rockshaft control lever until the deck is horizontal
to the ground or slightly tilted so that the front of the deck is lower than the rear. In
normal working conditions it is generally recommended to tilt the deck forward by 1” to
2” so that the blades cut material only at the front of the deck. This cutting position will
prolong the life of the blades and to use less horsepower throughout the operation.
If, instead, a better shredding of the material is desired, level the deck horizontal or
slightly raise the front of the deck so that the front is higher than the rear.
If the cutting height is not correct, change the setting using the tail wheel
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With the engine idling, slowly engage the PTO drive. Move the throttle lever until the
PTO speed indicated on the cutter is obtained. The machine is normally set for a PTO
speed of 540 rpm.
Shift the transmission to a slow speed gear and start forward, increase the ground
speed by shifting upward until the desired speed is obtained. Do not mow in reverse
unless absolutely necessary and only after careful observation of the area behind the
rotary cutter.
CAUTION: Do not operate this rotary cutter at a PTO speed or direction of rotation
other than that shown on the rotary cutter. Serious damage can occur to the
machine and/or the operator.
OPERATION 17 BEFCO
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ORNADO RSD & RRB OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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See Section 3.04 - Cutting Height Adjustment.
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See Section 3.03 - Assembly Instructions, for proper installation of the driveline to the rotary
cutter.
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