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Boom Unit Pre-Operation Inspection and Service ........................................................................................... 4-12
MACHINE CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................... 4-19
Cable Controlled Models Only ......................................................................................................................... 4-19
Lever Functions ............................................................................................................................................... 4-19
Rotor Controls-Gear Hydraulic Machine Only .................................................................................................. 4-21
BREAKAWAY .................................................................................................................................................. 4-22
Powered Slew .................................................................................................................................................. 4-23
WIRE TRAP ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-24
Rotor Operating Speed .................................................................................................................................... 4-24
Forward Speed ................................................................................................................................................ 4-24
High Voltage Cables ........................................................................................................................................ 4-25
Hedge Cutting Procedure ................................................................................................................................ 4-25
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................................. 4-27
Starting the Tractor .......................................................................................................................................... 4-28
Brake and Differential Lock Setting .................................................................................................................. 4-28
Driving the Tractor and Boom .......................................................................................................................... 4-29
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ........................................................................................... 4-30
Foreign Debris Hazards ................................................................................................................................... 4-30
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................. 4-31
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ............................................................................................................... 4-31
Operating Speed and Ground Speed .............................................................................................................. 4-32
Operating the Mower ....................................................................................................................................... 4-32
Operating the Attached Mower Heads ............................................................................................................. 4-34
Shutting Down the Attached Head ................................................................................................................... 4-35
TRACTOR, BOOM, AND ATTACHED HEAD STORAGE ............................................................................... 4-36
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................... 4-37
TRANSPORT POSITION-Head Attached ........................................................................................................ 4-39
TRANSPORT POSITION-Head Removal ........................................................................................................ 4-39
Transporting on Public Roadways ................................................................................................................... 4-40
Hauling the Tractor and Implement .................................................................................................................. 4-42
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................ 4-44
MAINTENANCE SECTION .................................................................................................. 5-1
LUBRICATION ................................................................................................................................................... 5-2
General .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-2
PTO SHAFT INSPECTION ................................................................................................................................ 5-2
PTO SHAFT LUBRICATION .............................................................................................................................. 5-2
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Oil Supply ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Filtration Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 5-3
HYDRAULIC HOSES ......................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Hose Replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 5-4
Hose Warranty ................................................................................................................................................... 5-4
FLAIL HEAD ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-5
CABLES ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-5
PTO GEARBOX ................................................................................................................................................. 5-6
STORAGE ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
PROPER TORQUE VALUES FOR FASTENERS ............................................................................................. 5-7
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