User Guide

Operation 19

MAN0654 (Rev. 10/19/2007)

PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST

(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)

___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety

decal instructions on page 7 through page 12.

___ Check that equipment is properly and securely

attached to tractor.

___ Make sure driveline spring-activated locking

pin or collar slides freely and is seated firmly in

tractor PTO spline groove.

___ Set tractor PTO at 540 rpm.

___ Lubricate all grease fitting locations. Make sure

PTO shaft slip joint is lubricated.

___ Check to be sure gear lube runs out the small

check plug on side of gearbox.

___ Check that all hardware is properly installed

and secured.

___ Check that blades are sharp and secure and

cutting edge is positioned to lead in a counter-

clockwise rotation.

___ Check that shields and guards are properly

installed and in good condition. Replace if

damaged.

___ Check cutting height, front-to-rear attitude, and