3515 Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter 32 Titan Implement, LLC
February 2020 (423) 334-0012
6.2 Tractor Requirements
Tractor Owner/Operator Manual
Always refer to the tractor owner’s manual to
ensure compatibility and maximum safety.
The tractor used to operate the cutter must have the
power to lift, pull, and operate the Power Take O
(PTO) at the cutter’s rated speed while traveling at a
ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH.
The power required to operate the cutter is determined
by the tractor PTO horsepower. Operating the cutter
with a tractor that does not have adequate power may
damage the tractor engine.
Model Recommended
Min. HP
3515 60
Operating the cutter with a tractor that does not meet
the following requirements may cause tractor or cutter
damage and be a potential danger to the operator and
passersby.
Always review the “controls” section of the tractor
operator’s manual to be familiar with the location,
settings, and function of the tractor controls. Be
familiar with all controls before using this equipment.
6.2.1 Equipment and Capabilities
• Approved Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
or ROPS cab and seat belt.
• Tractor Safety Devices; Slow Moving Vehicle
(SMV) emblem, lighting, PTO master shield.
• Front end weight, as needed, to maintain 20%
weight on front axle.
• To reduce the risk of grass res, do not operate
the cutter on a tractor with an underframe
exhaust.
6.2.2 Tractor Safety Devices
If transporting or operating the tractor and implement
near a public roadway, the tractor must be equipped
with proper warning lighting and a Slow Moving Vehicle
(SMV) emblem which are clearly visible from the rear of
the unit. Lights and a SMV emblem must be attached
directly to the implement if the visibility of the tractor
warning signals are obscured.
Maintain all manufacturer equipped safety shields and
guards. Always replace shields and guards that were
removed for access to connect, service, or repair the
tractor or implement. Never operate the tractor PTO
with the PTO master shield missing or in the raised
position.
6.2.3 ROPS and Seat Belt
Rollover Hazard
To avoid serious injury or death from
falling o tractor, equipment runover,
rollover, or crushing:
1) Use ROPS equipped tractor.
2) Keep ROPS locked in the UP position.
3) Only operate the equipment when seated in the
tractor seat.
4) Always fasten seat belt when operating the tractor
and rotary cutter.
5) The unit is top heavy when the wings are folded.
Use caution when transporting over uneven
terrain and slow down for turns.
The tractor must be equipped with a Roll Over
Protective Structure (ROPS) (tractor cab or roll bar)
and seat belt to protect the operator from falling o the
tractor, especially during a roll-over where the driver
could be crushed and killed. Only operate the tractor
with the ROPS in the raised position and seat belt
fastened.
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