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Worksaver SDM40-48 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Standard duty 3-pt. mounted rotary cutter
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OWNER'S /
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO's
SDM40-48
SDM40-60
SDM40-72
CAUTION
For Safe Operation
Read Rules And
Instructions Carefully
SINO LEEINGLES, PIDA AYUDA
A AIGUIEN QUE SI LO LEA
PARA QUE LE TRADUZCA LAS
MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD.
STANDARD DUTY 3-PT. MOUNTED
Safety Instructions
Tractor Preparation
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD
1. Select an area for assembly that is clean and free
of any debris which might cause persons working
on the assembly to trip.
2. Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane,
jack, tackle, fork trucks or other mechanical devices.
3. Preview the assembly instructions in your opera-
tor's manual before proceeding further.
4. If the assembly instructions call for parts or assem-
blies to be blocked up, use only blocking material
that is in good condition and is capable of handling
the weight of the assembly to be blocked. Also
insure that the blocking material is on a clean, dry
surface.
5. Never put hands, or any part of body, under
blocked up assemblies if at all possible.
ROTARY CUTTER
Operating Instructions
Assembly & Mounting
C A U T I O N
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO BEGIN ASSEMBLING THIS MACHINE
6. After completing assembly, thoroughly inspect the
machine to be sure that all nuts, bolts, hydraulic fit-
tings or any other fastened assemblies have been
thoroughly tightened.
7. Before operating the machine, thoroughly read the
operation section of your operator's manual.
8. Before operating, read the maintenance section of
your operator's manual to be sure that any parts
requiring lubrication, such as gearboxes, are full, to
avoid any possible damage.
9. Before operating equipment – If you have any
questions regarding the proper assembly or
operation, contact your Worksaver dealer or
representative.
Maintenance
Repair Parts

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  • Page 1 9. Before operating equipment – If you have any questions regarding the proper assembly or operation, contact your Worksaver dealer or representative. Maintenance Repair Parts...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate the Cutter as specified. Use only genuine Worksaver, Inc. service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet stan- dards required for safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model and serial number of your Cutter here: Model:________________________________________ Serial Number:_______________________________ RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY...

  • Page 3: Specifications

    Thickness ....Construction ....Shipping Weight ... MODEL SDM40-48 MODEL SDM40-60 47”...

  • Page 4: Delivery Checklist

    D E L I V E RY CHECKLIST Inspect the cutter thoroughly after assembly to be certain it is set up properly. The following checklist is a reminder of points to inspect. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    To the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded opera- tor who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents. Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ( continued) EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment.

  • Page 7: Safety Signs

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY SIGNS Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory. How to Install Safety Signs: Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.

  • Page 8: Safety Training

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY TRAINING Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
  • Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ( continued) PREPARATION Never operate the tractor and cutter until you have read and completely understand this manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found on the safety signs on the tractor and cutter. Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving the implement.

  • Page 10: Operational Safety

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY Cutter operating power is supplied from tractor PTO. Refer to your tractor manual for PTO engagement and disengagement instructions. Always operate PTO at 540 RPM. Know how to stop tractor and cutter quickly in case of an emergency.
  • Page 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ( continued) OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued) Always stop the tractor, set brake, shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key, lower implement to the ground and allow cutter blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor. Never leave equipment unattended with the tractor running.
  • Page 12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ( continued) OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued) Stop cutter and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn engine off, remove key, inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation. The chain guards, bands, flaps, driveline shields, and gearbox shields should be used and maintained in good working condition.

  • Page 13: Transport Safety

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ( continued) TRANSPORT SAFETY Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads. The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit their use. Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.

  • Page 14: Maintenance Safety

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ( continued) MAINTENANCE SAFETY Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. Follow good shop practices. - Keep service area clean and dry. - Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded. - Use adequate light for the job at hand. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation.

  • Page 15: Storage Safety

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY (continued) After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed. Check to ensure all safety signs are installed and in good condition. (See safety sign section for location drawing.) Do not allow grease or oil to build up on any deck or platform. Never replace hex bolts with less than grade five bolts unless otherwise specified, i.e.

  • Page 16: Safety Sign Locations

    SAFETY SIGN LOCAT I O N S The types of Safety Sign and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
  • Page 17 SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS The types of Safety Sign and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.

  • Page 18: Preparation Instructions

    T R A C T O R R E Q U I R E M E N T S A N D P R E PA R AT I O N The models SDM40-48, SDM40-60 and SDM40-72 Standard Duty Cutters require a Category I 3-pt. hitch...
  • Page 19 In some cases it will be necessary to shorten the PTO assembly to match your particular tractor. The following procedure should be used: 1. Raise the tractor 3-pt. hitch so the input shaft of the cutter gearbox is in line with the PTO shaft on the trac- tor.
  • Page 20 Adjust the tailwheel and lift arms so the cutter is level. Then raise the tractor lift very slowly, making sure that the front drive shaft shield does not hit the front of the cutter. If it does, damage will be done to the drive shaft shield and, if interference is bad enough, it WILL also damage the drive shaft itself.

  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    O P E R ATING INSTRUCTIONS GEARBOX OIL FILL NOTE: The gearbox is shipped WITHOUT lubricant, so it will be necessary to fill is before use. With the gearbox in a level position, fill to the side inspection hole with a good 90 wt.

  • Page 22: Uneven Terrain

    O P E R ATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Vibration tends to loosen bolts during operation. All hardware should be checked regularly to maintain proper torque. It is a good practice to check cutter before each operation to ensure all hardware is secure.
  • Page 23 For four (4) foot cutter – Model No. SDM40-48 order No. 650575 front chain kit (4’) For five (5) foot cutter – Model No. SDM40-60 order No.

  • Page 24: O W N E R S E Rvice

    O W N E R S E RVICE The information in this section is written for operators who possess basic mechanical skills. Should you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians available. For your protection, read and follow all safety information in this manual.
  • Page 25 O W N E R S E RVICE B L A D E S E RVICING BLADE REMOVAL (Figure 7) 1. Jam nut 2. Lockwasher 3. Blade beam 4. Blade 5. Blade bolt Figure 7. Blade Installation Disconnect driveline from tractor PTO. It is necessary to gain access to bottom side of cutter for blade removal.
  • Page 26 O W N E R S E RVICE R E PAIR OF OPTIONAL CHAIN SHIELDING Inspect chain shielding each day of operation and replace any broken or missing chains as required. B L A D E B E A M & G E A R B O X R E M O VA L A.

  • Page 27: Proper Torque For Fasteners

    P R O P E R T O R Q U E F O R FA S T E N E R S...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E P R O B L E M Leaves a streak of uncut or partially cut grass. 10. Weed and grass stems are pushed Grass cut lower in center of swath than at edge.
  • Page 29 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E P R O B L E M Material discharges from cutter unevenly; bunches of material along swath. (Continued) Gearbox overheating. Blade is scalping ground.
  • Page 30 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E P R O B L E M Blade wears too fast. Cutter seems to require excessive power. Excessive vibration. 10. Wire or rope wrapped around 11.
  • Page 31 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E P R O B L E M Gearbox noisy. Gearbox leaking. Excessive wear of tailwheel tire. Front hitch “A” frame bending sideways.

  • Page 32: Warranty

    2. If the unit has been subjected to misapplication, abuse, misuse, negligence, fire or other accident. 3. If parts not made or supplied by Worksaver have been used in connection with the unit, if, in sole judge- ment of Worksaver such use affects its performance, stability, or reliability.

  • Page 33: Parts Lists

    Complete Guard w/ Instruction Manual (SDM40-72) Push Pin Set 1 ” Half Female Shaft w/ Guarding (SDM40-48) (Tractor End) Half Female Shaft w/ Guarding (SDM40-60) (Tractor End) Half Female Shaft w/ Guarding (SDM40-72) (Tractor End) Half Male Shaft w/ Guarding (SDM40-48) (Imp. End) Half Male Shaft w/ Guarding (SDM40-60) (Imp.
  • Page 34 SDM40-60 PA RTS VIEW SDM40-48 (4’ CUTTER) PA RTS LIST REF. PART 650561 Deck Weldment, SDM40-48 650435 Gearbox - Comer 135.802 (SDM40-48) 650570 Blade, Cutter SDM40-48 650569 Linkage Lift Strap SDM40-48 650565 PTO Assembly, SDM40-48 DESCRIPTION REQ'D.
  • Page 35 SDM40-60 (5’ CUTTER) PA RTS LIST REF. PART 650351 Deck Weldment, SDM40-60 650440 Gearbox - Comer 135.800 2503175 Bolt, Hex 2500083 Nut, Hex Vibration Proof 650395 Blade Holder Weldment 650425 Blade, Cutter SDM40-60/MDM70-60 650426 Blade Bolt, 1 650427 Lock, Washer, 1 650428 Nut, Hex Jam, 1 650378...
  • Page 36 COMER GEARBOX - LF-135.802 PA RTS VIEW (4’ CUTTER)

  • Page 37: Parts List

    COMER GEARBOX - LF 135.802 REF. WORKSAVER COMER PART NO. PART NO. 650553 0.135.5000.00 650442 0.135.0301.00 650554 0.135.2000.00 650555 0.135.6001.00 650556 0.135.7101.00 650446 0.135.1301.00 650447 1.135.7100.00 650448 8.0.1.00034 171017 8.0.1.00870 650449 8.0.1.00871 650451 8.2.2.00515 650452 8.3.2.00409 650453 8.4.1.00993 650557 8.5.1.00029 650456 8.5.2.00030...
  • Page 38 C O M E R G E A R B O X PA RTS VIEW (5’ & 6’ CUTTERS)
  • Page 39 COMER GEARBOX - LF 135.800 REF. WORKSAVER COMER PART NO. PART NO. 650441 0.131.5000.00 650442 0.135.0301.00 650443 0.135.2004.00 650444 0.135.6201.00 650445 0.135.7105.00 650446 0.135.1301.00 650447 1.135.7100.00 650448 8.0.1.00034 171017 8.0.1.00870 650449 8.0.1.00871 650451 8.2.2.00515 650452 8.3.2.00409 650453 8.4.1.00993 650454 0.100.7500.00 650456 8.5.2.00030...

  • Page 40: Part Description

    MAKE EVERY DAY FROM ACCIDENTS W O R K S AVER, INC. P.O. BOX 100 LITCHFIELD, IL 62056-0100 WEB: http:// www.worksaver.com A HOLIDAY (217) 324-5973 E-MAIL: sales@worksaver.com...

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