Schulte FLX-1510 Operator's Manual page 8

OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 4-3
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................ 4-4
ROPS and Seat Belt .......................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Tractor Safety Devices ...................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Tractor Horsepower ........................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Drawbar ............................................................................................................................................................. 4-5
Tractor Hydraulics .............................................................................................................................................. 4-5
Front End Weight ............................................................................................................................................... 4-6
Power Take Off (PTO) ....................................................................................................................................... 4-6
Tire Spacing ....................................................................................................................................................... 4-7
GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR ......................................................................................................... 4-7
Boarding the Tractor .......................................................................................................................................... 4-7
Dismounting the Tractor .................................................................................................................................... 4-8
STARTING THE TRACTOR .............................................................................................................................. 4-8
CONNECTING THE FLEX-ARM TO THE TRACTOR ....................................................................................... 4-9
Connecting Mower Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor ............................................................................................. 4-9
SETTING THE MOWER .................................................................................................................................. 4-10
Setting Deck Height ......................................................................................................................................... 4-10
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................................ 4-11
Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline ..................................................................................................................... 4-12
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ........................................................................................... 4-13
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ....................................................................................................... 4-14
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................ 4-14
Cutting Component Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 4-18
Blade Bolt Inspection ....................................................................................................................................... 4-19
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................................. 4-22
......................................................................................................................................................................... 4-22
Starting the Tractor .......................................................................................................................................... 4-23
Brake and Differential Lock Setting ................................................................................................................. 4-23
Operating the Mower Wings ............................................................................................................................ 4-23
Transport Position ............................................................................................................................................ 4-24
Operating Position ........................................................................................................................................... 4-24
Driving the Tractor, FLEX-ARM and Rotary Cutter .......................................................................................... 4-24
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ............................................................................................................... 4-26
......................................................................................................................................................................... 4-26
OPERATING THE TRACTOR, FLEX-ARM AND MOWER ............................................................................. 4-27
Foreign Debris Hazards ................................................................................................................................... 4-28
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................. 4-28
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ............................................................................................................... 4-29
PTO RPM and Ground Speed ......................................................................................................................... 4-30
Operating the Flex-Arm and Mower ................................................................................................................. 4-30
Shutting Down the Implement .......................................................................................................................... 4-34
DISCONNECTING THE FLEX-ARM & MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ...................................................... 4-34
FLEX-ARM AND MOWER STORAGE ............................................................................................................ 4-36
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR, FLEX-ARM AND MOWER ...................................................................... 4-36
Rotary Cutter Tire and Wheels ........................................................................................................................ 4-37
Transporting on Public Roadways ................................................................................................................... 4-38
Hauling the Tractor, Flex-Arm and Mower........................................................................................................ 4-43
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (FLX15/10) ...................................................................................................... 4-44
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CUTTER) ....................................................................................................... 4-45
MAINTENANCE SECTION .................................................................................................. 5-1
HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT ........................................................................................ 5-2
LUBRICATION ................................................................................................................................................... 5-3