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Operation
MAN0632 (5/15/2007)
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.
This standard-duty cutter is designed for grass and
weed mowing and shredding.
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
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ple or damage property.
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain,
rubber, or steel band shielding, operation must
be stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet
(92 m).
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec
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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.
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
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
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ing in loss of steering. The weight may be attained
with front wheel weights, ballast in tires, front trac
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tor weights or front loader. Weigh the tractor and
equipment. Do not estimate.
Figure 1
. Tractor Stability
ATTACHING CUTTER TO TRACTOR -
BB48X ONLY
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
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Make sure driveline will not bottom out at the
shortest length and that it has at least 1/3 overlap
at the longest length.
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With cutter adjusted to transport position, set
upper stop on tractor lift quadrant to prevent cutter
from contacting the driveline when being raised.
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Select a top link mounting pin (maximum length
3-5/8") that will allow floating link to swing freely
through the cutter A-frame bars.
1.
Attach tractor 3-point lift arms to the cutter hitch
pins and secure.
2.
Attach tractor top link to cutter clevis using forward
hole. Select a top link mounting pin that will allow
floating link to swing freely through the cutter A-
frame bars.
NOTE:
You will need to adjust the top link; refer to
Top Link Adjustment - BB48X Only (Figure 2),
page 13
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DANGER
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
(Rev. 4/24/2009)
