Table of Contents
Section 1 - Safety
Serial Number
Safety Sign-off Form
Safety Alert Symbol
General Safety
Safety Decals
Safety Decal Locations
Section 2 - Transporting the Mower
Tractor Requirements
Ensure Correct PTO Speed
Adjust Single Point Drawbar Length
Connect Single Point Hitch
Connect the Safety Chain to Tractor
Connect the 2 Point Hitch
Tractor Wheel Tread Width Settings
Attach Driveline to PTO
Attach Hydraulics
Connect Lights
Place Hitch Jack in Storage Location
Check on the Condition of the Tires
Raise Wings and Lock in Place
Lower Mower Onto Height Control Lock
Install Hitch Transport Lock Pin
Verify SMV & Lights In Place and Working
Transport Speed
Section 3 - Mower Preparation
Park On Level Ground
Ensure Safety Decals Are in Place
Ensure the SMV is Clean and Visible
Ensure Lighting is Working Properly
Check the Condition of the Blade Pans
Check the Condition of the Blades
Remove the Height Control Transport Lock
Remove the Wing Transport Lock Pins
Remove the Hitch Transport Lock Pin
Lower the Wings on Level Ground
Level the Mower Center Section Deck
Determine the Primary Mowing Operating Conditions
Wing Adjustment Procedure
Set the Preferred Cutting Height
Inspect All the Hydraulic Cylinders
Check Condition of the Chain Guards
Inspect the Wheels and Tires
Inspect the Wing Skid Shoe
Ensure Driveline Clutches Will Slip
Ensure Driveline Shields Are in Place
Section 4 - Operating the Mower
Do Not Operate with the Wings Raised
Park on Level Ground
Remove the Wing Lock Pins
Remove the Hitch Lock Pin
Lower the Wings
Remove Debris from the Cutting Area
Rotate the Mower Deck to Move into the Cutting Area
Recommended Setup for a Quality Cut
Lower to the Cutting Height
Adjust Ground Speed
Operate the PTO at the Rated Speed
Allow the Wings to Float
Avoid Cutting into the Ditch
Rotate the Deck to Swing Away from Obstructions
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines
Wing Cutting Angles
Making Turns
Recommended Practices for A Quality Cut
Section 5 - Maintaining the Mower
Check Fluid Level in Gearboxes Daily
Lubrication
Gearbox Oil Changing Procedures
Run-In of the Friction Clutch
Replacing the Clutch Friction Discs
Blade Replacement Procedure
Removing and Replacing the Blade Pan
Tires
Section 6 - Storing the Mower
Clean Debris off the Mower Decks
Lubricate Grease Points
Tighten All Bolts to Torque
Touch-up the Paint to Prevent Rusting
Park the Mower on Level Ground
Lower the Mower
Support the Hitch with the Jack
Remove the Driveline from Tractor
Disconnect Safety Chain
Disconnect Hitch from Tractor
Relieve/Disconnect Hydraulic Hoses
Secure Hydraulic Hoses
Support Driveline in Holder
Change Oil in all Gearboxes
Section 7 - Troubleshooting
Operation
Wings
Wheels
Hitch
Blades
Driveline Clutches
Drive Boxes
Drivelines
Section 8 - Mower Specifications
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