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KEEP RIDERS OFF MACHINE
FOLLOW SAFETY OPERATING PROCEDURES
Each rotary cutter can be adjusted to several cutting
heights from 1.5 inches to 9 inches of cutting height by
moving the rockshaft control lever in conjunction with
moving the tail wheel adjustment bolt among the height
adjustment holes (see photo on previous page).
8. Lengthen tractor lift links, if necessary, to provide
clearance.
FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES
1. BEFORE EACH USE, perform maintenance as required
in the Lubrication and Maintenance section.
2. Start tractor per tractor operator’s manual.
3. Raise/lower 3-point hitch to place cutter in working
position.
4. Look to be sure no one is near cutter.
5. With tractor at idle speed, slowly engage PTO
drive.
6. Set the tractor throttle for appropriate PTO speed (540
RPM).
7. Place the tractor in gear and proceed forward.
OPERATION
IMPORTANT: Loosening the center link may
allow the driveline to contact the cutter frame
or tractor tires in order to contact the foot
guards or chain shield. Raise the cutter slowly
and check for interference. Lengthen tractor
lift links to provide clearance to full height.
DANGER: Stay clear of rotating driveline. Do
not operate without driveline shields in place
and all equipment in good condition. Failure
to heed these warnings may result in personal
injury or death.
DANGER: Rotating cutter blades. Stand clear
until all motion has stopped. To avoid an
accidental fall from tractor and possible injury
by mower, it is recommended that tractor
be equipped with rollover protective system
(ROPS) and that a seatbelt be used by the
operator for all mowing operations.
NOTE: Tractor forward speed should be
controlled by gear selection, not engine
speed. For maximum cutting efficiency,
forward speed should allow cutter to maintain
a constant, maximum blade speed. If cutter
stalls or tractor engine bogs,disengage PTO.
Before re-engaging PTO,position cutter in a
cut area and reduce tractor throttle to idle. If
rotary cutter continuously stalls, select lower
gear and/or increase cutting height.
DANGER: Keep riders off. Riders are subject
to injury or death such as being struck by
foreign objects and being thrown off the
machine. Riders may also fall off and be run
over by machine. Riders also obstruct the
operator’s view resulting in the machine being
operated in an unsafe manner.
DANGER: To help prevent severe injury or
death to you or someone else: Never operate
cutter when other people are in the vicinity.
Debris can be thrown hundreds of feet.
Keep all deflectors in place, including those
on discharge opening at front and rear of
deck. Before starting machine, lower to the
ground. Engage tractor PTO and gradually
increase the speed. Operate tractor at rated
PTO speed. If engine speed is too slow or
too fast, machine may not perform properly.
Where conditions make it necessary to slow
ground speed, shift to a lower gear rather
than reducing engine speed. The engine
will maintain rated speed and keep cutter
running at optimum cutting speed. Operate
machine from tractor seat only. Never adjust
machine while in motion. Slow down when
turning or traveling over rough ground. Avoid
holes when operating on hillsides. Tractor
roll-over could result. Shut off tractor engine
and engage tractor parking brake and/or
place transmission in Park when leaving
tractor. Remove key when leaving tractor
unattended. Components behind shields may
rotate several minutes after power is shut off.
Look and listen for evidence of rotation before
removing shielding.
NOTE: Lift height may also be limited by
installing stops on rockshaft control lever
bracket.
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