User Guide

Operation 13
MAN0654 (Rev. 10/19/2007)
OPERATION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of
the cutter. The operator must be properly trained.
Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the tractor,
and all safety practices before starting operation. Read
the safety rules and safety decals on page 7 to page
12. Be sure to complete the Pre-Operation check list
on 19 before operating this Cutter.
This medium-duty cutter is designed for grass and
weed mowing and shredding.
Recommended mowing speed for most conditions is
from 2 to 5 mph.
 Full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding must
be installed when operating in populated areas or
other areas where thrown objects could injure peo-
ple or damage property.
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain,
rubber, or steel band shielding, operation must
be stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet
(92 m).
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-
tive devices cannot prevent all objects from
escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing
condition.
It is possible for objects to ricochet
and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).
 Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
 Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
 Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed.
 Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper-
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic-
ing equipment.
 Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before
resuming operation.
 Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
TRACTOR STABILITY
 A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a
loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.
Do not estimate.
Figure 1. Tractor Stability
CONNECTING CUTTER TO TRACTOR
(MOUNTED CUTTER)
 Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
■ Make sure driveline will not bottom out at the
shortest length and that it has at least 1/3 overlap
at the longest length.
■ With cutter adjusted to transport position, set
upper stop on tractor lift quadrant to prevent cutter
from contacting the driveline when being raised.
1. Attach tractor 3-point lift arms to category I or
category II side of hitch pins (5) and secure (Figure
2).
2. Attach tractor top link (1) to cutter top link
attachment point (2).
3. Raise cutter to transport position and adjust tractor
top link until cutter is level in this position.
4. Adjust the tractor lower 3-point arm anti-sway
devices to prevent cutter from swinging side to side
during transport.
5. Adjust tractor drawbar so that it will not interfere
with cutter or driveline.
CAUTION