Locking The Cutter For Transport; Transporting On Public Roadways - Schulte GX-130 Operator's Manual

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OPERATION

13.3 Locking the Cutter for Transport

A transport lock bar is provided for the center lift

cylinder and a ball valve is provided on the

hydraulic wing lift circuit. When the transport lock

bar is used on the center lift cylinder it prevents

the mower from suddenly dropping due to a

hydraulic cylinder or hose failure. When the ball

valve is actuated it prevents oil flow in the

hydraulic wing lift circuit so the wings of the

mower cannot be activated accidentally.

FULLY extend the center lift cylinder so that the

transport lockup bar can fit around the center

cylinder rod. Fully retract the wing cylinders until

the wings are in the transport position. Once the

wings are in the transport position actuate the

handle of the ball valve so the handle is 90

degrees to the ball valve body. This will prevent

any oil flow to wing lift cylinders.

Extreme caution should be used when transporting the tractor and mower on public roadways. The tractor

must be equipped with all required safety warning features including a SMV emblem and flashing warning

lights to alert drivers of the tractor's presence. Remember that roadways are primarily designed for automotive

drivers and most drivers will not be looking out for you, therefore, you must look out for them. Check your side

view mirrors frequently and remember that vehicles will approach quickly because of the tractor's slower

speed. Be extremely cautious when the piece of equipment that you are towing is wider than the tractor tire

width and/or extends beyond your lane of the road.

If the rotary cutter obscures the tractor warning or tail lights, the rotary cutter MUST be equipped with a

transport light kit. See the 'Assembly Section' for installation instructions.

Check local highway regulations concerning moving machinery on highways. OPS-R-0036_A str

GX-130 04/23

Operation Section 4-47

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