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OPERATING TECHNIQUE
1. Power for operating the cutter is supplied by the trac-
tor PTO. Operate PTO at 540 RPM. Know how to
stop the tractor and cutter quickly in an emergency.
2. Engage PTO at a low engine RPM to minimize
stress on the drive system and gearbox. With PTO
engaged, raise PTO speed to 540 RPM and main-
tain throughout cutting operation.
Gearbox protection is provided by a slip clutch with
replacement fiber disc. The slip clutch is designed
to slip when excessive torsional loads occur.
3. Move slowly into material. Adjust tractor ground
speed to provide a clean cut without lugging the
tractor engine. Use a slow ground speed for better
shredding.
Proper ground speed will depend on the terrain and
the material's height, type, and density.
Normally, ground speed will range from 2 to 5 mph.
Tall, dense material should be cut at a low speed;
thin, medium-height material can be cut at a faster
ground speed.
4. Always operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM to maintain
proper blade speed and to produce a clean cut.
5. Under certain conditions tractor tires may roll down
some grass and prevent cutting at the same height
as the surrounding area. When this occurs, reduce
your ground speed but maintain PTO at 540 RPM.
The lower ground speed will permit grass to re-
bound partially.
TRANSPORTATION
WARNING
■ Disengage the PTO and wait for all moving parts
to come to a complete stop. Raise the tractor
3-point arms to bring the cutter into transport
position.
■ With cutter adjusted to transport position, set
upper stop on tractor lift quadrant to prevent
cutter from contacting driveline while being
raised.
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STORAGE
WARNING
■ Keep children, bystanders and animals away
from equipment and storage area.
1. Disconnect cutter driveshaft and secure up off
ground. Raise cutter with 3-point hitch.
2. Place blocks under cutter side skids.
3. Lower cutter onto blocks.
4. Disconnect cutter from tractor 3-point hitch and
carefully drive tractor away from cutter.
5. Perform the Pre-Operation Check List, page when
returning to use.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)
Review and follow all safety rules and safety de-
cal instructions on page 7 through page 11.
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.
Set tractor PTO at 540 RPM.
Lubricate all grease fitting locations. Make sure
PTO shaft slip joint is lubricated.
Check to be sure gear lube runs out the small
check plug on side of gearbox.
Check that all hardware is properly installed and
secured.
Check that blades are sharp and secure and
cutting edge is positioned to lead in a counter-
clockwise rotation.
Check that shields and guards are proper-
ly installed and in good condition. Replace if
damaged.
Check cutting height, front-to-rear attitude, and
top link adjustment.
Place tractor PTO and transmission in neutral
before starting engine.
Inspect area to be cut and remove stones,
branches, or other hard objects that might be
thrown and cause injury or damage.
MAN1298
( 08/01/2023 )
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