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Checking the Hydraulic Lines
and Hoses
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Check the hydraulic lines and hoses for leaks, kinked lines,
loose mounting supports, wear, loose fittings, weather
deterioration, and chemical deterioration. Make all necessary
repairs before operating.
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
penetrate skin and cause injury.
• Make sure all hydraulic fluid hoses and lines are
in good condition and all hydraulic connections
and fittings are tight before applying pressure to
the hydraulic system.
• Keep your body and hands away from pin
hole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure
hydraulic fluid.
• Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks.
• Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system
before performing any work on the hydraulic
system.
• Seek immediate medical attention if fluid is
injected into skin.
Cutting Unit System
Maintenance
Using the Optional Gauge Bar
Use the gauge bar
(Figure
to the Cutting Unit Operator's Manual for the adjustment
procedures.
1. Gauge bar
2. Height adjusting screw
3. Nut
Backlapping the Cutting Units
WARNING
Contact with the reels or other moving parts can
result in personal injury.
•
Keep fingers, hands, and clothing away from the reels or
other moving parts.
•
Never attempt to turn the reels by hand or foot while
the engine is running.
Note: When backlapping, all the cutting units operate
together.
1. Position the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, stop the engine, engage the parking
brake, and move the Enable/Disable switch to disable
position.
2. Raise the floor panel to expose the controls.
3. Make the initial reel to bedknife adjustments
appropriate for backlapping; refer to the cutting unit
Operator's Manual
4. Start the engine and allow it to run at low idle speed.
45
67) to adjust the cutting unit. Refer
Figure 67
4. Holes used for setting
Groomer HOG
5. Hole not used
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