CAUTION: For emergency reasons learn how to stop the tractor and cutter
quickly. On the rotary cutter always disengage the PTO, lock parking brake, stop
engine and allow the blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting the
tractor.
3.09 - Uneven Terrain
DANGER: Be careful of rollover when operating tractor and rotary cutter over
uneven ground.
The following precautions should always be observed when working on uneven terrain:
1. In extremely uneven terrain rear wheel weights, front tractor weights, and/or tire
ballast should be used to improve stability.
2. Observe the type of terrain and develop a safe working pattern.
3. Whenever traction or stability is doubtful, first test drive over the terrain with the PTO
disengaged.
4. Operate the implement up and down steep slopes, not across slopes, to prevent the
tractor from tipping. Avoid sudden stops and starts, and slow down before changing
directions on a slope.
5. Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent hanging up the
tractor and implement.
6. Slow down on sharp turns and slopes to prevent tipping or loss of control.
7. Avoid tipping the mower while cutting.
8. Watch for holes, roots or other hidden objects. Do not use near the edge of a gully,
ditch or stream bank.
3.10 - Removing Rotary Cutter from the Tractor
CAUTION: Disengage tractor PTO. Set parking brake. Stop engine and remove
key from ignition. Disconnect rotary cutter driveline from tractor PTO shaft.
Collapse driveline and store in appropriate place. Disconnect three point linkage
and carefully drive tractor away from rotary cutter.
3.11 - Transport
Before raising the rotary cutter for transport, the tractor top link must be adjusted so
when lifted, the rear of the machine is higher than the front (the mower’s nose is tilted
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