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OPERATION
PREPARING CUTTER FOR OPERATION
1. Adjust tractor rockshaft rate-of-drop. Allow at
least two seconds for machine to lower from
full lift height to the ground. (See your tractor
Operator’s manual.)
2. If equipped, disengage tractor hitch/rockshaft
control lever from transport lock position and
lower cutter to the ground. (See your tractor
Operator’s manual.)
3. Adjust tractor lift links to level machine side-to-
side. (See your tractor Operator’s manual.)
4. Adjust cutting height and angle. (See Adjusting
Cutting Height and Angle in this section.)
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT AND
ANGLE
a. Lower machine until rear wheel just touches
or is slightly above ground.
b. Engage tractor parking brake and/or place
transmission in PARK.
c. Disengage PTO.
d. Shut o tractor engine and remove key.
e. Wait until all moving parts have stopped.
f. Disconnect PTO driveline from tractor.
1. Loosen bolt and lock nut (B), remove bolt,
washers and lock nut (A), raise tail wheel to
highest position and install bolt, washer and lock
nut (A).
2. Using rockshaft control lever, position front of
cutter at desired cutting height at location.
3. Adjust depth stop. (See your tractor Operator’s
manual.)
4. Adjust center link so rear of cutter is
approximately
2 inches (51 mm) higher than front.
NOTE: The Rotary Cutter should be operated at
the highest position for optimal cutting results.
This will help prevent the blades from striking the
ground, reducing blade wear and placing undue
strain on the cutter. For best results under heavier
cutting conditions, always tilt the Rotary Cutter
approximately 2 inches (51mm) lower in the front.
This tilt decreases horsepower requirements and
increases potential ground speed. When fine
shredding is desired, adjust Rotary Cutter deck
level to slightly lower in the rear. This will keep the
foliage under the Rotary Cutter until thoroughly
shredded. More power is required for shredding.
5. Lower tail wheel to support rear of the cutter.
6. Install bolt, washers and lock nut (A) into one
of seven holes (C) that aligns with hole in wheel
support.
7. Reinstall bolt, washers and lock nut. Tighten lock
nut. (A)
NOTE: The tail wheel supports the rear of the
machine and the draft links support the front to
allow the cutter to follow the ground contour.
A-B Lock Nut, Washers, Bolt C- Adjustment holes
A
B
C
DANGER: To help prevent severe injury or
death to you or someone else:
a. Do not engage tractor PTO when cutter is in
fully raised position transport position.
b. Keep all persons away from machine when
raising and lowering cutter.
DANGER: Help prevent bodily injury or death
caused by entanglement in rotating
driveline or blades. Entanglement in
rotating driveline or being struck by
blades can cause serious injury or
death.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the machine
from impact on ground when lowering, adjust
rate at which hitch will lower.
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