Connecting The Flex-Arm To The Tractor; Connecting Mower Hydraulic Lines To The Tractor - Schulte FLX-1510 Operator's Manual

Never run the Tractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The
exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your health.
Start tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat. Starting a
tractor in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Tractor operators
manual for proper starting instructions.

5. CONNECTING THE FLEX-ARM TO THE TRACTOR

Refer to the ASSEMBLY SECTION of this manual for information regarding connection of the FLEX-ARM to
the rotary cutter.

5.1 Connecting Mower Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor

With the tractor shut down and secured in position, relieve hydraulic pressure from the tractor by moving the
control levers back and forth several times or placing the levers in the float position. Keep mower hydraulic
lines, hoses, quick couplers, and swivels free of contamination. Never leave a disconnected hose end open
and cap the tractor hydraulic outlet ports when not in use. If the tractor ports or cutter hydraulic hose ends
become contaminated, wipe clean with a rag before connecting.
Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil
and fuel are explosive and their presence could present a hazard. Do
not check for leaks with your hand! High-pressure oil streams from
breaks in the line could penetrate the skin and cause tissue damage
including gangrene. To check for a hose leak, SHUT the unit ENGINE
OFF and remove all hydraulic pressure. Wear oil impenetrable gloves,
safety glasses and use cardboard to check for evidence of oil leaks. If
you suspect a leak, REMOVE the HOSE and have it tested at a Dealer.
If oil does penetrate the skin, have the injury treated immediately by a
physician knowledgeable and skilled in this procedure.
FLX-1510 Hydraulic Circuit Requirements, 15' Requirements
Hoses and breakaways are provided in order to connect to a 15' rotary cutter with individual single acting wing
circuits. A total of 4 hydraulic circuits are required. Two of the circuits require float positions on the control
valves in order to operate the single acting wing circuits on the rotary cutter.
FLX-1510 Hydraulic Circuit Requirements, 10' Requirements
Hoses and breakaways are provided in order to connect to a 10' rotary cutter with single acting wing circuit. A
total of 3 hydraulic circuits are required. One of the circuits requires a float position on the control valve in order
to operate the single acting wing circuit of the rotary cutter.
Hydraulic Line Support
After connecting the Flex-Arm hydraulic lines to the tractor, and mower hydraulics to the Flex-Arm, support the
hoses with the equipped brackets. Ensure that hoses do not contact the driveline, do not bind while turning,
and do not become pinched or kinked.
FLX-1510 06/18
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