Schulte FX-1800 Operator's Manual page 60

ROTARY CUTTER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Schulte FX-1800/FX-1200 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 4" 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. All shields, guards, deflectors, and chains equipped on the
unit must be maintained on the mower in good operational condition.
It is the operator's responsibility to be knowledgeable of all potential operating hazards and to take every
reasonable precaution to ensure oneself, others, animals, and property are not injured or damaged by the
cutter, tractor, or a thrown object. Do not operate the cutter if passersby, pets, livestock, or property are within
300 feet of the unit.
• All THROWN OBJECT SHIELDING including, Front and Rear Deflectors, Chains Guards, Steel Guards,
Bands, Side Skirts and Skid Shoes in place and in good condition when mowing.
• Mower sections or wing are adjusted to be close and parallel to ground without exposing blades.
• MOWING AREA has been inspected and foreign materials and debris have been removed.
• PASSERSBY are inside enclosed vehicle.
This section of the Operator's Manual is designed to familiarize, instruct, and educate safe and proper cutter
use to the operator. Pictures contained in this section are intended to be used as a visual aid to assist in
explaining the operation of a flex-wing rotary cutter and are not necessarily of a FX-1800/FX-1200 cutter.
Some pictures may show shields removed for picture clarity. NEVER OPERATE this implement without all
shields in place and in good operational condition. The operator must be familiar with the cutter and tractor
operation and all associated safety practices before operating the cutter and tractor. Proper operation of the
cutter, as detailed in this manual, will help ensure years of safe and satisfactory use.
IMPORTANT: To avoid mower damage, retorque all bolts after the first 10 hours of operation. Retighten blade
carrier retaining nut on gearbox lower shafts to 600 ft. lbs.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY SECTION OF THIS
MANUAL AND THE TRACTOR MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE TRACTOR AND
IMPLEMENT. If you do not understand any of the instructions, contact your nearest authorized dealer for a
full explanation. Pay close attention to all safety signs and safety messages contained in this manual and
those affixed to the implement and tractor. OPS-U- 0001
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messages. Death or serious
injury may occur unless care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the
Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards.
FX-1800/FX-1200 07/20
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OPERATION
SCHULTE FX-1800/FX-1200
Operation Section 4-2
(SG-2)