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GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR ......................................................................................................... 4-6
Boarding the Tractor .......................................................................................................................................... 4-7
Dismounting the Tractor ..................................................................................................................................... 4-7
STARTING THE TRACTOR .............................................................................................................................. 4-8
CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR ........................................................................................... 4-8
Connecting the Mower Tongue to the Tractor ................................................................................................... 4-9
Safety Tow Chain ............................................................................................................................................... 4-9
Connecting Implement Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor ..................................................................................... 4-10
Taking the Cutter Out of Transport .................................................................................................................. 4-11
SETTING THE MOWER .................................................................................................................................. 4-12
Setting Deck Height ......................................................................................................................................... 4-12
Setting Deck Pitch ............................................................................................................................................ 4-13
Leveling Wing .................................................................................................................................................. 4-14
Adjusting Counter Pressure Valve ................................................................................................................... 4-14
Adjusting Lift Rods ........................................................................................................................................... 4-15
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................................ 4-16
Driveline Length Check .................................................................................................................................... 4-16
Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline ...................................................................................................................... 4-18
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ........................................................................................... 4-19
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................ 4-20
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................ 4-20
Cutting Component Inspection ......................................................................................................................... 4-24
Blade Bolt Inspection ....................................................................................................................................... 4-26
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................................. 4-29
Starting the Tractor .......................................................................................................................................... 4-30
Brake and Differential Lock Setting .................................................................................................................. 4-30
Operating the Cutter Wings ............................................................................................................................. 4-30
Driving the Tractor and Mower ......................................................................................................................... 4-31
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ............................................................................................................... 4-32
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ........................................................................................... 4-33
Foreign Debris Hazards ................................................................................................................................... 4-34
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................. 4-34
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ............................................................................................................... 4-35
PTO RPM and Ground Speed ......................................................................................................................... 4-36
Operating the Mower ....................................................................................................................................... 4-36
Right of Way (Highway) Mowing ...................................................................................................................... 4-40
Shutting Down the Implement .......................................................................................................................... 4-41
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ............................................................................. 4-41
MOWER STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 4-43
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................... 4-44
Tires and Wheels ............................................................................................................................................. 4-45
Locking the Cutter For Transport ..................................................................................................................... 4-47
Transporting on Public Roadways ................................................................................................................... 4-48
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................ 4-52
MAINTENANCE SECTION .................................................................................................. 5-1
HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT ......................................................................................... 5-2
PARTS INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................... 5-3
LUBRICATION ................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Grease Schedule ............................................................................................................................................... 5-7
Tractor Shaft ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Drivelines ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Cutter Frame ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Blade and Blade Carriers ................................................................................................................................. 5-10
Blade Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 5-10
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