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The designed and tested safety of this machine
depends on it being operated within the limitations as
explained in this manual. Be familiar with and follow all
safety rules in the manual, on the cutter and on the
tractor.
The safe operation of this cutter is the responsibility of
the operator, who must be properly trained. The opera-
tor should be familiar with the equipment and all safety
practices before starting operation. Read the safety
information on page 7 through page 13.
Recommended tractor ground speed for most condi-
tions is from 1 to 6 mph.
Always operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM on BW15.60
and BW10.60; on BW15.60Q and BW10.60Q operate
PTO at 1,000 RPM.
Full chain shielding must be installed at all
times. Thrown objects could injure people or dam-
age property.
• If the machine is not equipped with full chain
shielding, operation must be stopped.
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-
tive devices cannot prevent all objects from
escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing
condition. It is possible for objects to ricochet
and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet
(92m).
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper-
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic-
ing equipment.
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
CAUTION
Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before
resuming operation.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
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OPERATION
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equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
CONNECTING CUTTER TO TRACTOR
NOTICE
■
For tractors with a 1-3/8" diameter PTO shaft,
the horizontal distance from the end of the tractor
PTO shaft to the center of drawbar pin should be
14" for 540 RPM cutter and 16" for the 1000 RPM
cutters. Tractors with 1-3/4 20-spline PTO shaft
should be set to 20". This will minimize joint knock
and damage to drive components.
Use of the CV Lift Assist System
The Batwing® cutter has a system to help lift and
support
the
driveline
disconnecting it from the tractor. Follow the instructions
below.
1. Remove klik pin.
2. Lift lever to vertical position which will lift driveline.
3. Connect coupler to tractor PTO shaft.
4. Lower lever and secure with klik pin.
If the driveline is held too high or low, the roller carriage
can be adjusted by removing the mounting bolts, mov-
ing it to the preferred position, and replacing the bolts.
NOTICE
■
If the tractor used to power the Batwing® has a
PTO shaft and drawbar closer than the current
standards, the driveline could contact the lift assist
frame or roller during use and could cause damage
and failure to the driveline. When using a tractor of
this type, the CV lift assist system should be
removed from the tongue to avoid potential contact
and damage.
Figure 1. Cutter to Tractor Connection
while
connecting
and
MAN1238 (11/13/2017)
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