Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................... 3-14
Boom Unit Pre-Operation Inspection and Service .............................................................................................. 3-14
Cutting Component Inspection ............................................................................................................................ 3-18
Cutting Component Inspection-Blade Bar ........................................................................................................... 3-19
Blade Bolt Inspection .......................................................................................................................................... 3-20
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .................................................................................................... 3-23
Starting the Tractor ............................................................................................................................................. 3-24
Brake and Differential Lock Setting ..................................................................................................................... 3-25
Driveline Angle Problems .................................................................................................................................... 3-26
Driving the Tractor and Boom ............................................................................................................................. 3-27
OPERATING THE BOOM UNIT AND ATTACHED HEAD ................................................................................. 3-28
Operating Instructions ......................................................................................................................................... 3-28
Operating the Control Valve ................................................................................................................................ 3-29
Foreign Debris Hazards/Overhead Obstructions ................................................................................................ 3-30
Operating Speed and Ground Speed ................................................................................................................. 3-31
Shutting Down the Implement ............................................................................................................................. 3-33
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ................................................................................ 3-33
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ...................................................................................... 3-34
Transporting on Public Roadways ...................................................................................................................... 3-35
Hauling the Tractor and Implement ..................................................................................................................... 3-37
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...........................................................................................................................3-39
MAINTENANCE SECTION .....................................................................................................1-1
HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT ............................................................................................1-2
PARTS INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................1-3
LUBRICATION INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................ 1-3
HYDRAULIC FLUID .............................................................................................................................................. 1-5
Proper Oil Level .................................................................................................................................................... 1-6
DRIVELINE LUBRICATION ..................................................................................................................................1-7
MAIN DRIVELINE & CAT 4 SAFETY SHIELD ...................................................................................................... 1-8
BLADES .............................................................................................................................................................. 1-10
BLADE SERVICING ........................................................................................................................................... 1-11
BLADE SHARPENING ....................................................................................................................................... 1-12
BLADE REMOVAL .............................................................................................................................................. 1-12
BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL ............................................................................................................................ 1-13
BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................... 1-13
Hardware ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-14
Cylinder Rod Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 1-14
Boom Cylinder Removal and Replacement Instructions ..................................................................................... 1-15
Hydraulic Component Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................................... 1-16
LEXAN Sheet Cleaning Recommendations ........................................................................................................ 1-16
Cleaning Procedure for Small Areas - Manual .................................................................................................... 1-16
Cleaning Procedure for Large Areas - Automated .............................................................................................. 1-17
Other Important Instructions for All Lexan Sheets: ............................................................................................. 1-17
Additional Important Considerations for Multiwall, Corrugated and Sign Sheet .................................................. 1-17
Graffiti removal from Lexan* Margard* sheet ...................................................................................................... 1-17
STORAGE .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-18
PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS ............................................................................................................. 1-18
SERVICE OF SPINDLE HOUSING .................................................................................................................... 1-20
Removing Bearing .............................................................................................................................................. 1-20
Inspection ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-20
Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-21
MOTOR & COUPLING INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................. 1-22
TAPER BUSHING & SHEAVE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 1-22
START UP PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................................. 1-23