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STORAGE
Follow these steps when storing your cutter:
1. Clean cutter before storing. See page 23 for clean-
ing instructions. Store on level, solid ground.
2. Disconnect driveline and secure up off the ground.
3. Lower wings to ground.
4. Raise cutter center section and pin transport bar in
raised position.
5. Attach parking jack and raise tongue weight off trac-
tor drawbar.
6. Place wedge blocks at front and rear of wheels
on center section and each wing to prevent wheel
rotation.
7. Securely block all four corners of center section and
each wing with jack stands.
8. Remove hydraulic hoses after tractor is turned off
and all system pressure is released by operating
valve levers several times.
9. Remove safety tow chain.
10. Remove retainer pin and high strength drawbar pin.
11. Keep children and bystanders away from storage
area.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)
Review and follow all safety rules and safety de-
cal instructions on page 7 through page 13.
Check that all safety decals are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
Check that equipment is properly and securely
attached to tractor.
Make sure driveline spring-activated locking pin
or collar slides freely and is seated firmly in trac-
tor PTO spline groove.
Check all lubrication points and grease as in-
structed in lubrication information. Make sure the
PTO slip joint is lubricated and that the gearbox
fluid levels are correct.
18 Operation
Set tractor PTO at correct RPM for your
equipment.
Lubricate all grease fitting locations. Make sure
PTO shaft slip joint is lubricated.
Check that all hydraulic hoses and fittings are in
good condition and not leaking before starting
tractor. Check that hoses are not twisted, bent
sharply, kinked, frayed, or pulled tight. Replace
any damaged hoses immediately.
Check that all hardware is properly installed and
secured.
Check cutting height and attitude adjustment.
Raise and lower equipment to make sure air is
purged from hydraulic cylinders and hoses.
Check that blades are sharp and secure and
cutting edge is positioned to lead in a counter
clockwise rotation for center and right wings, and
clockwise for left wing.
Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS cab and seat
belt are in good condition. Keep seat belt secure-
ly fastened during operation.
Check that shields and guards are proper-
ly installed and in good condition. Replace if
damaged.
Before starting engine, operator must be in
tractor seat with seat belt fastened. Place trans-
mission in neutral or park, engage brake and
disengage tractor PTO.
Inspect area to be cut and remove stones,
branches, or other hard objects that might be
thrown and cause injury or damage.
Inspect rubber or chain shielding and replace
any damaged rubber shield or missing links.
Make sure tractor 3-point lift links do not interfere
with hydraulic hoses or driveline throughout full
turning range.
MAN1337
( 05/03/22 )
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