SECTION 00 -- GENERAL INFORMATION -- CHAPTER 1
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LOWERING THE CUTTER BAR FOR FIELD
OPERATION
NOTICE: Be sure the flotation pin, 1, is installed in
the spring rod.
NOTICE: Be sure the limit chains are attached and
adjusted as explained earlier.
1. Put tension on the transport latch release rope, 2.
Raise or lower the lift cylinder with the tractor
hydraulics until the latch can be released.
2. Lower the mower into the operating position and
position the tractor valve in the float position. This
will allow the mower to follow the ground properly.
Be sure the up-stop channel, 2, is positioned over
the lift cylinder rod to limit lift height while the
curtain is down.
3. Unhook the curtain transport tie-down strap, 1,
and fold the curtain forward into the mowing
position.
WARNING
Never operate the mower with the curtain folded
rearward in the transport position. Failure to
comply could result in death or serious injury.
M1210
A3679-32r
1
2
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A3680-20r
1
2
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