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Side & Rear Flail Operation Section 3-4
OPERATION
The rear mower height is controlled with the 3-point hitch control lever. Follow the
instructions for this control is the tractor operators manual. The tilt of the rear mower is
controlled with the third spool if the lift valve and is coordinated as shown above.
The side and rear mower positions may optionally be controlled with the tractors
remote hydraulic connections or a combination of lift valve and remote hydraulics. If so,
determine which position of the side or rear mower is to be controlled be each remote
lever.
The side mower ON / OFF switch is located in a switch box mounted to the valve
stand or cable controls for non-cab and cab units respectively. If operating a rear mower,
the ON / OFF switch is located in the switch box with a side mower switch.
This machine may be equipped with an auxiliary oil temperature gauge, an amp gauge
or oil pressure gauge. If oil temperature reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit, stop mowers
and see trouble shooting section for possible causes. Keep an eye on all gauges for
indication of problems.
MOWER OPERATION
When rotating parts are in motion, serious injury may occur if caution is
not used or danger is not recognized. Never allow bystanders within 300
feet of the machine when in operation. Extreme care should be taken
when operating near loose objects – such as gravel, rocks and debris.
These conditions should be avoided.
The rotating parts in this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use.
However, they could fail upon impact with heavy solid objects – such as steel guard rails,
concrete abutments, etc., causing them to be thrown at a very high velocity. Never allow
cutter head to contact such objects. Inspecting the cutting area for such objects prior to
mowing can help eliminate these potential hazards.
Once on location, lower the mower deck slightly above the material to be cut, so
the mower does not have to start under a load. Bring the R.P.M. of the tractor up to 1200
and engage the side mower. If a rear mower is being used, allow the R.P.M. to return to
1200 before engaging the rear mower.
The flail mower deck should be carried so that part of the weight is carried by the
ground roller. When the flail is carried this way, the roller also follows the contour of the
ground more easily during mowing operations.
When cutting small shrubs or brush, begin each pass at the top of the material and
work down with each consecutive pass. Use a low speed to allow the cutting blades time
to mulch as well as cut the foliage. When the initial pass has been made, disengage the
mower and return the mower to the travel position. Return to the starting point and make
next pass, etc. The flail head is not intended for cutting heavy brush, or for continually
cutting brush. Wear or damage of the blades will occur rapidly when the flail cutter is
used this way.