Safety Tow Chain; Slip Clutches - Initial Use - Schulte FX-520 Operator's Manual

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5.2 Safety Tow Chain

If the mower is towed on a public roadway, a safety chain with tensile strength equal to or greater than the

gross weight of the mower must be connected between the tractor and mower. This will help control the

implement in the event the tongue becomes disconnected from the drawbar. Make sure the chain is attached

to a secure location on the tractor and not to an intermediate support.

After connecting both ends of the safety chain, drive the tractor to the right and left to check for proper chain

length. Adjust length as necessary and allow only enough slack in the chain to make a maximum turn in both

directions. When not in use, store the safety chain to protect it from mud or standing water by wrapping the

chain around the tongue. Replace the safety chain if one or more links or end fittings are broken, stretched or

otherwise damaged or deformed. OPS-U-0039

IMPORTANT: Scan this QR Code with your smart phone to link to the PAMI Safe

Implement Hitching Manual for more information on correctly connecting

agricultural tractors to implements. Or type in your internet browser the following

web address: www.algqr.com/hme

Failure to comply with the following procedure will result in slip clutch and possible

implement damage!

This machine has a Weasler self-adjusting clutch. At the beginning of a season or after long periods of

inactivity (60 days), loosen all slip clutch bolts on the outside diameter of the clutch until they are just loose,

then tighten one half turn.

With the cutter in the fully raised position, and the tractor engine at an idle, engage the PTO for 2-3 seconds to

make the clutch slip. Retighten slip clutch bolts to 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm).

Do not allow the clutch to slip for more than 2-3 seconds at a time to prevent damage to the

clutch lining.

If the clutch does not slip repeat this procedure 2 or 3 times. If the clutch does not slip after 2 or 3 attempts,

disassemble the clutch, clean all contact surfaces and replace any damaged components.

FX-520 06/16

OPERATION

Ops-0008-MISC

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