Operator`s manual

Adjust the pitch as follows:
A. Loosen jam nut on each linkage rod assembly.
(Figure 2-3).
B. Use the turnbuckles to lengthen or shorten the
leveling rod assemblies. Shortening the rods will raise
the front of the cutter and lengthening rods will lower
the front of the cutter. While adjusting, alternate from
one rod to the other.
C. When the desired pitch is attained, make a
final adjustment of the rods so that each will be
under the same amount of tension. This may be
done by tapping the rods and “tuning” them to the
same sound.
D. Re-tighten jamnut.
2-4 WING ADJUSTMENT
Wings should be adjusted before use if they are not
level (parallel) left to right with center deck section.
Adjust as follows:
A. Lower cutter until skids on center section are ap-
proximately 1-2 inches (25-51mm) off ground.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:
STAND CLEAR OF WING(S) DURING AND
AFTER REMOVAL OF TRANSPORT LOCK
PIN(S). AIR IN HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS
MAY ALLOW WING(S) TO FALL. DO NOT
“DRIVE OUT” PIN IF IT IS TIGHT AGAINST
WING LUG. TO REMOVE PIN, RETRACT
WING LIFT CYLINDER TO RELIEVE LOAD ON
PIN.
Figure 2-5 Wing Transport Lock pin Stored for Work
WARNING
3-5 WING TRANSPORT ADJUSTMENT
A. Fold the wings to the transport position
B. Remove pin from the transport latch and pin the
latch to the wing transport lug.
C. If the pin will not install with the wing fully folded,
the rod end clevis on the wing fold cylinder can be adjusted
by loosening the clamp bolt and shortening to make the
wing draw up further or loosened to relax the wing so pin
can be installed and removed without force.
NOTE
Prior to engaging PTO drive, all gearboxes should
have the proper level of gear oil and all lubrica-
tion points should be serviced according to the
“Maintenance Section.”
Figure 2-6 Adjustable Link
B. Remove wing transport lock pin(s) and place in
link and flip pin onto deck of center unit for storage.
C. Lower wing(s) to ground allowing weight to rest
on wheel(s).
D. If wing(s) are not level (parallel to center sec-
tion), back jamnut off and adjust turnbuckle shorter
to lower the outside edge of the wing and longer
to raise the outside edge of the wing. It may be
necessary to use wing lift cylinder to relieve pressure
from the turnbuckle during adjustment.
E. Tighten jamnut to 250 ft. lbs. while holding the
body of the turnbuckle from turning (Figure 2-6).
SECTION III
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3-1 GENERAL SAFETY
Only qualified people should operate this machine.
Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses, and
safety shoes. Use ROPS (Rollover Protective Struc-
ture) and seat belt equipped tractors for mowing op-
erations. Before beginning operation, clear work area
of objects that may be picked up and thrown. Check
for ditches, stumps, holes or other obstacles that
could upset tractor or damage cutter. Always turn off
tractor engine, set parking brake, and allow cutter
blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting
tractor.
3-2 TRANSPORTING
When implement is transported on road or highway,
day or night, use tractor flashing warning lights unless
prohibited by law. A slow moving vehicle (SMV) sign
must be visible from the rear by approaching vehicles.
A bracket for SMV sign is provided on the center sec-
tion axle. Do not exceed 15 mph (24 kph) when
traveling. Prepare machine for transporting as fol-
lows:
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