Titan 3PTTRIM - Engaging the Trimmer Head; Stopping the Cords from Spinning; Maintenance and Storage

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Engaging the Trimmer Head
1. Ensure that the trimmer is lowered to the ground and all guards are in place and properly secured before
using.
2. Set tractor throttle at IDLE and engage the PTO.
3. Increase tractor throttle to the RPM’s required to obtain 540 PTO speed.
Note: See your tractor manual for detailed information on tractor operation.
Stopping the Cords from Spinning
1. Reduce tractor throttle to IDLE.
2. Disengaging PTO to stop the trimmer.
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please
refer to this manual for maintenance procedures.
WARNING
Disengage PTO, shut down the tractor engine, remove the key, wait for all moving parts to come to a
complete stop, disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor, then wait five minutes before performing any
maintenance procedure or inspection on the trimmer.
Regular Maintenance Checklist
Note: Consider that the service intervals shown are the maximum under normal operating conditions.
Increase frequencies under extremely dirty or dust conditions. See the owner’s manual that came with the
tractor and with the PTO shaft for specific tractor and PTO shaft maintenance.
PROCEDURE
BEFORE
EACH USE
EVERY 8-10
HOURS
EVERY 18-20
HOURS
EVERY 50
HOURS
EVERY 100
HOURS
Check general equipment
condition,e.g. nuts, bolts, welds,etc.
●
Replace broken of frayed cutting
cords.
●
Check the plastic spherical cap and
cord head for excessive wear.
●
Lubricate PTO shaft and wheel
support grease fittings
●
Check belt tension and condition
●
Lubricate PTO shaft spline ends and
center overlap
●
Replace the belt
●
Grease pivot bearings and gearbox
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Maintenance and Storage