Transport Position; Operating Position - Bush Hog 1812 Operator's Manual

10.4 Transport Position

To raise mower wings, drive the unit to a level area
and retract the wing hydraulic cylinders. DO NOT
raise wings with the mower positioned on an
embankment or other inclined position to prevent
overturning the mower. After the wings are fully
raised, install transport lock pins to prevent wings
from inadvertently falling. NOTE: If the transport
lock pins can not be easily installed, lower the
mower wings and remove rod end of cylinder and
adjust the rod clevis in or out to match the transport
lock pins.
The center of gravity is raised and the mower more
prone to tipping when the wings are in the raised
position. When transporting, raise the center
section high enough to clear ground obstacles.
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When the Wings are folded for transport, the center of gravity is raised and the possibility of
overturn is increased. Drive slowly and use extreme caution when turning on hillsides.
Overturning the Implement could cause the Implement to overturn the Tractor and vice
versa resulting in serious injury or even death.
Implement or unit may overturn.

10.5 Operating Position

To lower the wings, remove the transport lock pins
and secure pins on storage bracket. DO NOT drive
out transport lock pins. The wing cylinder may need
to be retracted to remove tension for lock pin
removal. After removing lock pins, extend wing
hydraulic cylinders and fully lower wings.
The valves operating wing cylinders should be
placed in the float position while mowing to allow the
mower to follow the contour of uneven terrain and to
prevent the wings from creeping up.
extending a wing over a ditch for mowing, place the
control valve lever detents in the center position.
This will give the mower more stability and prevent
the opposite wing from raising. DO NOT operate
the mower with the valves in the detent position for
extended periods of time to prevent deck frame
damage. OPS-R-0017_G
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Operation Section 4-29
Never fold wings on a hillside...the