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FOLLOW Safety internet Operation Instructions contained www.algqr.com/sve in this manual before operating the equipment. C01-Cover_S Schulte Industries Ltd. PO Box 70 Englefeld Saskatchewan Canada S0K 1N0 Tel. (306) 287-3715 Fax. (306) 287-3355 Parts Fax. (306) 287-4066 Web: www.schulte.ca $0.00...
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In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Schulte, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiarize and instruct mower-tractor operators in safe practices when using industrial and agricultural mowing equipment.
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Schulte Industries LTD. is willing to provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video Mower Operator’s Manual AEM Mower Operator’s Safety Manual...
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A Manual canister is provided on the implement where this manual can be properly stored. If you lose or damage this manual a free replacement manual can be obtained from an authorized Schulte dealer or by down loading the manual from the Schulte website www.schulte.ca...
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DEALER to CUSTOMER Pre-Delivery/ Operation Instructions Dealer should inform the Purchaser of this product of Warranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable. Dealer should inform Purchaser to review the contents of the Operator’s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation and maintenance, to review the Safety Signs on the implement (and tractor if possible) and of Purchaser’s responsibility to train his/her operators’s of safe operation procedures.
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 ......................
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Connection to Tractor - Equal Angle Hitch ......................4-5 Tractor Hydraulics .............................. 4-6 Front End Weight .............................. 4-6 Power Take Off (PTO) ............................4-6 Tire Spacing ............................... 4-6 ................................... 4-6 GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR ......................4-7 Boarding the Tractor ............................4-7 Dismounting the Tractor ............................4-7 STARTING THE TRACTOR ..........................
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HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT ..................5-2 PARTS INFORMATION ............................. 5-4 LUBRICATION ..............................5-4 Grease Schedule ............................... 5-8 Tractor Shaft ..............................5-9 Drivelines ................................5-9 BLADE SERVICING ............................5-10 Blade and Blade Carriers ..........................5-10 Blade Installation ..............................5-10 Blade Carrier Removal ............................. 5-11 Blade Carrier Installation ..........................5-11 Disassembly ..............................5-12 Reassembly ..............................5-13...
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These parts are made and tested to Schulte Industry specifications. Non-genuine "will fit" parts do not consistently meet these specifications. The use of “will fit” parts may reduce the performance, void Schulte warranties, and present a safety hazard. Use genuine Schulte parts for economy and safety.
SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Schulte supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Schulte cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals on this product in the field, free of charge (Some shipping and handling charges may apply).
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PART NO. TYPE DESCRIPTION 226-004 LOGO FEMA Member 226-100 SER PLT Serial Plate 226-118 LOGO Schulte Logo, Large Profile 226-081 IMPORTANT Check Oil Level 226-153 REFLECTOR Red Reflector, 2” x 9” 226-154 REFLECTOR Amber Reflector, 2” x 9” 226-164 WARNING...
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INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Schulte customer. Your Rotary Cutter has been carefully designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers to give maximum service with minimum down time. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your rotary cutter in top operating condition.
Your FX-530 rotary cutter is primarily designed for crop shredding, grass, weeds and brush up to 2” in diameter. The FX-530 is a premium built 30 foot (9.14 m) Rotary Cutter. It features a five rotor design and incorporates a 10 gauge (3.4mm) Domed Deck to eliminate corrosion due to the moisture and to make it very easy to clean.
ALWAYS OPERATE WITH THE WING HYDRAULIC CYLINDER CONTROL VALVES IN A FLOAT POSITION. • For maximum performance and service life, Always use Genuine Schulte replacement parts. Operating Noise Level/Sound Pressure The sound levels at the operator's ear from the attached machine (rotary cutter) are at least 10 dB(A) below the levels from typical Agricultural tractors used to power and transport this machine.
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GENERAL STATEMENT AFFECTING ALL SCHULTE WARRANTY Schulte Industries Ltd. warrants to the original purchaser only, that in the event of any defect in material or workmanship in the product sold by Schulte Industries, the subject of this warranty (“the goods”) during the warranty period mentioned below the manufacturer will provide the coverage specified below.
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• The Dealer must keep the failed part until the claim is processed, to allow Schulte Industries the option of further examination of the part. Further examination may mean that pictures are sent, or that the part be returned to Schulte.
Asm-0001 OPERATING POSITION When you receive your FX-530, it will be shipped with the small outer wings flipped over as shown below (Figure AsmP-R-0501). A.If you have not purchased the hydraulic fold option for the outside wings: -Simply put the main wings down and then flip the outer wing over using an approved lifting device.
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Then install the two 5/8” bolts provided to firmly hold the wing in place. One at the front of the wing and one at the back of the wing as shown below (Figures Asm-R-0569 & Asm-R-0570). FX-530 03/21 Assembly Section 3-3...
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Then install the two 5/8” bolts provided to firmly hold the wing in place. One at the front of the wing and one at the back of the wing as shown below (Figures Asm-R-0568 & Asm-R-0567). C.If your FX-530 is shipped with the hitch flipped up as shown below, please follow the following steps outlined for assembly.
ASSEMBLY Row Crop Wheel Standard Spacing FX-530 has adjustable wheel standards so it can be used in Row Crop. Adjust the wheel standards to the following dimensions according to your row width from 12” to 38” (305mm to 0.96 m). All dimension are from the end of beam to the center of the wheel standard as shown. Wheels may not be centered in row but are placed to allow for level machine operation.
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SCHULTE FX-530 ROTARY CUTTER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Schulte FX-530 rotary cutters are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. These cutters are designed to cut grass, weeds, crop stalks, brush and other vegetation up to 2” (51 mm) diameter. The cutter is equipped with protective deflectors and/or chain guards to prevent objects being thrown from the cutter by the blades, however, no shielding is 100% effective.
Then install the two 5/8” bolts provided to firmly hold the wing in place. One at the front of the wing and one at the back of the wing as shown below (Figures Asm-R-0569 & Asm-R-0570). FX-530 06/21 Operation Section 4-30...
These parts are made and tested to Schulte Industry specifications. Non-genuine "will fit" parts do not consistently meet these specifications. The use of “will fit” parts may reduce the performance, void Schulte warranties, and present a safety hazard. Use genuine Schulte parts for economy and safety.
MAINTENANCE Everyone of these slip clutches are pre-set and run-in by the Schulte supplier, so they should not be adjusted by the dealer or end user. After an extended period (4 to 6 months) of not being used, the clutches should be taken apart to ensure all parts are movable and all surfaces are free of rust.
DO NOT remove them. Use a hydraulic jack to lift the back end of the cutter frame near the wheel standard. Securely block the wheel standard so the tire can spin freely before removing the wheel bolts. FX-530 06/21 Maintenance Section 5-16...