Company Brush Cutter User Manual

Operation 17
MAN0963 (2/16/2012)
TRANSPORTING
 Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or
ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely
fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death
from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable
ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.
 Always raise unit and install transport locks
before transporting. Leak down or failure of
mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equip-
ment to drop.
 Always attach safety chain to tractor drawbar
when transporting unit.
 Never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) during trans-
port.
 Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
 Do not operate PTO during transport.
 Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
 Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
 Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
Lock-Up
Always transport with wings and center frame in the
raised, locked position.
Wing Lock-Up
1. Raise wing to the up position.
2. Remove safety pin and lock-up bar from storage
position.
3. Place lock-up bar over cylinder pin and secure with
safety pin.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for opposite wing.
5. Lower cylinder against lock-up bars (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Transport Lock-Up Bar - Right Wing
Center Section Lock-Up
1. Raise cutter with hydraulic cylinder to maximum
height.
2. Rotate transport lock into position over cylinder rod
(Figure 3).
Figure 3. Transport Lock In Transport Position
3. Lower cutter against transport lock.
4. To lower cutter for operation, extend hydraulic
cylinder to raise cutter. Rotate transport lock back
away from cylinder rod (Figure 4).
5. Lower cutter to desired cutting height.
Figure 4. Transport Lock In Operation Position
CAUTION
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