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Operator Manual—Topper
PRE - OPERATION CHECKLIST
It is important for both personal safety and maintaining the good mechanical condition of the Topper
that this checklist is followed.
• Grease every 20 hours of operation and pre / post season.
• Ensure tractor is of sufficient weight to be stable with the Grass Topper attached.
• Ensure that the Topper is properly attached to the tractor's 3 point linkage and that the mechanical
retainers such as linch pins are installed.
• Check that the PTO shaft is properly fitted and that protective covers are in good condition.
• Check for damaged, worn, missing parts and replace if necessary.
• If you are in any doubt about the mechanical condition of the Topper, you are advised not to use it
and consult Malone Engineering regarding your concern. (If the Topper's warranty has expired,
you may contact another competent mechanical engineer).
• Malone Engineering takes no responsibility for accidents, injuries or loss of limbs when using the
equipment.
OPERATING THE MACHINE
To connect the machine to the tractor
Make sure the front axle weight of the tractor is sufficient (use front weights if necessary) to lift the
Topper. Make sure the tractor is aligned with the Topper. Check that the three-point linkage arms of the
tractor are at an equal height. Fit the lower arms to the linkage pins (CAT 2) of the tree-point hitch.
Attack the top link of the tractor to the machine with a pin (CAT2 top link). Once the Topper has been
attached to the three-point linkage of the tractor, raise the lift . Turn off the tractor before installing the
PTO shaft. Make sure that the PTO shaft telescopes smoothly. Connect the machine PTO shaft to the
tractor PTO shaft.
Operating instructions
• Ensure the machine is hitched correctly to the tractor as previously described.
• Ensure bystanders are clear from the machine & cannot be hit with debris expelled from the
machine.
• Start up the tractor PTO at a low RPM.
• Build up to operating speed, select a suitable forward gear & proceed to cut grass.
• Do not exceed 540 RPM as the machine is not designed to operate any faster.
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