Drawbar-Pull Type Mower; Tractor Hydraulics; Front End Weight; Power Take Off (Pto) - Schulte FX-1800 Operator's Manual

2.4 Drawbar-Pull Type Mower

Position the length of the drawbar from the end of
the tractor PTO shaft to the drawbar hitch hole
according to the operating speed of the cutter. If
the cutter is a 540 RPM unit, position the drawbar
length from shaft end to hitch hole at 14". For
1000 RPM cutters, set the drawbar length at 16"
for 21 spline 1-3/8" cutters and at 20" for 1-3/4"
20 spline cutters.
Incorrect drawbar length will change angle of
driveline causing possible
constant velocity joint. Do not use PTO
adaptors. PTO adaptors will invalidate your
warranty. See your tractors operator's manual for
drawbar adjustment procedures.

2.5 Tractor Hydraulics

The mower deck and wings are raised and lowered with hydraulic cylinders operated by the tractor hydraulic
pump. The mower can be operated on a tractor with a minimum of one single and one double acting circuit.
Refer to the assembly and parts section of this manual for hydraulic system set-up or contact an authorized
dealer for the best configuration depending on your tractor hydraulic capabilities and your intended mower use.

2.6 Front End Weight

A minimum of 20% total tractor weight must be maintained on the tractor front end at all times. Front end
weight is critical to maintain steering control and to prevent the tractor from rearing up while driving. If the
front end is too light, add weight until a minimum of 20% total weight is reached on the front tires. Front
weights and weight carriers can be purchased through an authorized tractor dealership. OPS-U- 0005

2.7 Power Take Off (PTO)

Depending on the unit, the mower is designed to operate at a PTO speed of 540 or 1000 RPM. Most tractors
operate at either 540, or a combination of 540 and 1000 RPM PTO speeds. The operating speed of the
mower and tractor can be determined by the number of splines on the driveline yoke and PTO output shaft.
Those operating at 540 RPM will have a 1-3/8" diameter 6-spline shaft and those operating at 1000 RPM will
have a 1-3/8" 21-spline shaft or a 1-3/4" 20 spline shaft. Refer to the tractor owner's manual for instructions to
change PTO speeds on models that operate at more than one speed.
If operating an older model tractor where the tractor's transmission and PTO utilize one master clutch, an
over-running clutch must be used between the PTO output shaft and the driveline of the mower. An
authorized tractor dealer can provide the over-running clutch and its installation if needed. OPS-U- 0006_D
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