OPERATION
FX-520 06/16 Operation Section 4-2
© 2016 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
SCHULTE FX-520 ROTARY CUTTER
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Schulte mowers are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. This cutter is designed for cutting
right of way, pasture maintenance, shredding crop residue such as cotton and corn stalks, wheat stubble and
sweet clover for incorporation as green manure, and brush up to 2" [51mm] in diameter. The cutter is equipped
with protective deflectors and/or chain guards to prevent objects being thrown from the cutter by the blades,
however, no shielding is 100% effective. All shields, guards, deflectors, and chains equipped on the unit must
be maintained on the cutter in good operational condition.
It is the operator’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of all potential operating hazards and to take every
reasonable precaution to ensure oneself, others, animals, and property are not injured or damaged by the
cutter, tractor, or a thrown object. Do not operate the cutter if passersby, pets, livestock, or property are within
300 feet (100 m) of the unit.
• All THROWN OBJECT SHIELDING including, Front and Rear Deflectors, Chains Guards, Steel Guards,
Bands, Side Skirts and Skid Shoes in place and in good condition when mowing.
• Mower sections or wing are adjusted to be close and parallel to ground without exposing blades.
• MOWING AREA has been inspected and foreign materials and debris have been removed.
• PASSERSBY are inside enclosed vehicle.
This section of the Operator’s Manual is designed to familiarize, instruct, and educate safe and proper mower
use to the operator. Pictures contained in this section are intended to be used as a visual aid to assist in
explaining the operation of a rotary mower. Some pictures may show shields removed for purposes of clarity.
NEVER OPERATE this implement without all shields in place and in good operational condition. The operator
must be familiar with the mower and tractor operation and all associated safety practices before operating the
mower and tractor. Proper operation of the mower, as detailed in this manual, will help ensure years of safe
and satisfactory use of the mower.
IMPORTANT: To avoid cutter damage, retorque all bolts after the first 10 hours of operation. Retighten blade
carrier retaining nut on gearbox lower shafts to 600 ft. lbs.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY SECTION OF THIS
MANUAL AND THE TRACTOR MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE TRACTOR AND
IMPLEMENT. If you do not understand any of the instructions, contact your nearest authorized dealer for a
full explanation. Pay close attention to all safety signs and safety messages contained in this manual and
those affixed to the implement and tractor. OPS-U- 0001
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messages. Serious injury or
death may occur unless care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the
Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards.
(SG-2)
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