Table Of Contents - Schulte FLX-1510 Operator's Manual

Flex-arm

Table of Contents

SAFETY SECTION .............................................................................................................. 1-1

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES ................................................................................ 1-2

OPERATOR SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................ 1-3

CRUSHING HAZARDS ..................................................................................................................................... 1-4

CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY ........................................................................ 1-5

THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS ....................................................................................................................... 1-6

RUN OVER HAZARDS ...................................................................................................................................... 1-8

PTO ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS ................................................................................................................... 1-9

MOWER BLADE CONTACT HAZARDS ......................................................................................................... 1-10

HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD .......................................................................................................... 1-11

ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS .................................................................................................................... 1-12

TRANSPORTING HAZARDS .......................................................................................................................... 1-13

HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT ...................................................................................... 1-14

Decal Location ................................................................................................................................................. 1-16

Decal Description ............................................................................................................................................. 1-18

Federal Laws and Regulations ........................................................................................................................ 1-28

INTRODUCTION SECTION ................................................................................................. 2-1

Equipment Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 2-3

KEY OPERATION POINTS ............................................................................................................................... 2-4

Operating Noise Level/Sound Pressure ............................................................................................................ 2-4

ASSEMBLY SECTION ........................................................................................................ 3-1

INITIAL ASSEMBLY AND ATTACHMENT TO TRACTOR ................................................................................ 3-2

Lifting the FLEX-ARM Shipping Package .......................................................................................................... 3-2

Remove Shipping Brackets ............................................................................................................................... 3-2

Connect the FLEX-ARM to a Tractor ..................................................................................................................3-3

Safety Tow Chain .............................................................................................................................................. 3-4

Lock the Caster Wheels ......................................................................................................................................3-5

Configure the FLEX-ARM for Use with a 10' Rotary Cutter ............................................................................... 3-6

Adjust the Castor Springs .................................................................................................................................. 3-7

Check Tire Pressure .......................................................................................................................................... 3-7

CONNECTING THE FLEX-ARM TO A ROTARY CUTTER .............................................................................. 3-7

Connect Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor ............................................................................................................. 3-7

Connecting the FLEX-ARM to a Rotary Cutter ...................................................................................................3-8

Install Arm Mount on Rotary Cutter ....................................................................................................................3-9

Connect Strut to Rotary Cutter .......................................................................................................................... 3-9

Release Castor Wheels ..................................................................................................................................... 3-9

Connect Hydraulic Lines between the FLEX-ARM and Rotary Cutter ..............................................................3-10

Installing Selector Valve Kit ..............................................................................................................................3-11

Selector Valve Switch Box ................................................................................................................................3-12

Connect Lights ................................................................................................................................................. 3-12

Install the Driveline between the Rotary Cutter and the FLEX-ARM ............................................................... 3-12

Relocate the Rotary Cutter CV Driveline to the FLEX-ARM ............................................................................ 3-13

Driveline Shield Chains .................................................................................................................................... 3-13

Install Stop Blocks (Optional) ........................................................................................................................... 3-14

Pre-delivery checklist ....................................................................................................................................... 3-14

OPERATION SECTION ....................................................................................................... 4-1