Operation
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MAN1048 (4/16/2014)
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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.
Figure 2
. Standard Hitch and Quick Hitch Configurations
Standard Hitch (See Figure 2)
1.
Position tractor 3-point arms over the hitch pins
and secure.
2.
Connect the tractor top link to the cutter A-frame
using the upper holes and the appropriate
hardware. The break link must be placed in the
lower holes of the A-frame.
3.
For subcompact tractors, it may be necessary to
position the break link pivot in the front location.
Quick Hitch
1.
Break link pivot must be located in rear location.
2.
Install quick hitch sleeves over hitch pins and
secure with Klik pin.
3.
Attach tractor with the quick hitch to the cutter and
secure according to the quick hitch manufacturer’s
instuctions.
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
OF DRIVELINE (TRACTOR PTO)
To Install:
Pull locking collar back and at the same time push
driveline onto tractor PTO shaft until locking device
engages.
To Remove:
Hold driveline into position, pull locking collar back, and
slide driveline off tractor PTO shaft.
Figure 3
. Lock Collar
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
Attach the cutter to the tractor 3-point hitch (or quick
hitch if available). Do not attach driveline. Raise and
lower cutter to determine maximum and minimum dis-
tance between the tractor PTO shaft and the gearbox
input shaft. If the distance is too large, the driveline will
be too short for proper engagement. If distance is too
small, the driveline may bottom out in operation and
damage the cutter or tractor.
The driveline length must be sufficient to provide at
least 1/3 driveline length of engagement during opera-
tion. There must be at least 4 inches of engagement at
the cutter’s lowest possible point of operation. The
