Storage; Storage Safety; Placing In Storage; Removing From Storage - Titan 1204 Operation And Parts Manual

8. Storage

8.1 Storage Safety

At the end of the season, the rotary cutter should be
thoroughly inspected and prepared for storage. Repair
or replace any worn or damaged components to
prevent any unnecessary downtime at the beginning of
the next season.
CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
Store the rotary cutter in an area away from
human activity. To prevent the possibility of
serious injury, do not permit children to play on or
around the stored rotary cutter.
Crush Hazard
Always set the rotary cutter on safety stands
or on blocks for storage.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the rotary cutter, store it in a dry,
level area.

8.2 Placing In Storage

1. Remove all entangled vegetation.
2. Thoroughly wash the rotary cutter with a pressure
washer or water hose to remove all clippings, dirt,
mud, or debris.
3. Select an area that is dry, level, and free of debris
(inside a building is ideal). Move the rotary cutter to
its storage area.
4. Raise the rotary cutter with the 3-point hitch
and place blocks under the side skirts. Lower the
rotary cutter onto the blocks.
5. Disconnect the cutter drive line and secure it up off
the ground.
6. Disconnect the rotary cutter from the 3-point
hitch and drive the tractor away from the rotary
cutter. Do not leave the tractor attached to the
rotary cutter.
7. Lubricate all grease points. Make sure all
grease cavities have been fi lled with grease to
remove any water residue from washing.
8. Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to
prevent rusting.
1200-1600 Series Rotary Cutters
August 2016

8.3 Removing From Storage

When removing the rotary cutter from storage, follow
this procedure:
1. Attach the rotary cutter to the tractor 3-point hitch.
2. Raise the rotary cutter up off the blocks.
3. Before placing the rotary cutter back into service,
replace any worn or defective parts and perform the
Pre-Operation Checklist.
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