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Operation
MAN1289 (10/18/2019)
OPERATION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of
the cutter. The operator must be properly trained.
Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the tractor,
and all safety practices before starting operation. Read
the safety rules and safety decals on page 7 through
page 11.
The intended use of this standard-duty cutter is for
grass or weed mowing and shredding applications.
Recommended mowing speed for most conditions is
from 2 to 5 mph.
Full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding must
be installed when operating in populated areas or
other areas where thrown objects could injure peo-
ple or damage property.
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain,
rubber, or steel band 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 (92 m).
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed.
Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, set
parking brake, 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
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
Tractor Stability
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, front tractor wheels could raise up result-
ing in loss of steering. The weight may be attained
with front wheel weights, ballast in tires, front trac-
tor weights or front loader. Weigh the tractor and
equipment. Do not estimate.
Figure 1
. Tractor Stability
ATTACHING CUTTER TO TRACTOR -
BB48.30, BB60.30, BB72.30 (FIGURE 2)
Category 1 Standard Hitch
1.
Position tractor lower lift arms between hitch mast
plates.
2.
Secure with hitch pins (1) and klik pins (2).
3.
Attach the tractor’s top link to the top hole of the A-
Frame bars (4). Secure with the heavy-duty top link
pin and retaining pin supplied with the tractor top
link.
Category 1 Quick Hitch (Figure 2)
1.
Place 1-7/16" OD bushings (3) over hitch pins (1)
and secure into position with klik pins (2).
2.
Align Quick Hitch with lower bushings (3) and
upper sleeve (5) located between A-Frame bars
and break link.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
