User Guide

Safety 9
Single Spindle_MD (Rev. 5/11/2007)
imum transport speed. Doing so could result in:
• Loss of control of the implement and tractor
• Reduced or no ability to stop during braking
• Implement tire failure
• Damage to the implement or its components.
 Use additional caution and reduce speed when
under adverse surface conditions, turning, or on
inclines.
 Never tow this implement with a motor vehicle.
 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.
 Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
 Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
 A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, front tractor wheels could raise up result-
ing in loss of steering. The weight may be attained
with front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.
Do not estimate.
MAINTENANCE
 Before performing any service or maintenance,
disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
 Before working underneath, disconnect drive-
line, raise cutter, lock in transport position, and
block cutter securely. Hydraulic system leak down
and failure of mechanical or hydraulic system can
cause equipment to drop.
 Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo-
nents in any way.
 Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
 Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper-
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic-
ing equipment.
 Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
 Make certain all movement of equipment com-
ponents has stopped before approaching for ser-
vice.
 Frequently check blades. They should be sharp,
free of nicks and cracks, and securely fastened.
 Do not handle blades with bare hands. Careless
or improper handling may result in serious injury.
 Your dealer can supply genuine replacement
blades. Substitute blades may not meet original
equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
 Tighten all bolts, nuts and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are
installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition before putting unit into service.
 Service and maintenance work not covered in
OWNER SERVICE must be done by a qualified
dealership. Special skills, tools, and safety proce-
dures may be required. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious injury or death.
 Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
 Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
 Your dealer can supply original equipment
hydraulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute
parts may not meet original equipment specifica-
tions and may be dangerous.
 Leak down or failure of mechanical or hydraulic
system can cause equipment to drop.
 Explosive separation of tire and rim parts can
cause serious injury or death. Release all air pres-
sure before loosening bolts on wheel.
STORAGE
 Raise cutter and block securely. Block wheels
and raise tongue with jack. Disconnect driveline
and secure up off the ground.
 Disconnect cutter driveshaft and secure up off
ground. Raise cutter with 3-point hitch. Place
blocks under cutter side skids. Lower cutter onto
blocks. Disconnect cutter from tractor 3-point hitch
and carefully drive tractor away from cutter.
 Keep children and bystanders away from stor-
age area.
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
(Rev. 10/31/2008)