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Operation Section 3-14
OPERATION
63” BOOM FLAIL
The 63” boom flail mower was designed for cutting grass. The cutter shaft speed
must be maintained for proper cutting. To insure that the cutter shaft is rotating at maximun
speed, run tractor at full throttle during mowing operations. If cutter shaft slows to the
point that the knives are folding back against the cutter shaft, move the mower head
away from the foliage and allow the cutter shaft to regain full speed.
Operating the mower in a manner that allows the knives to contact
the drum will cause permanent damage to the cutter shaft drum, knives,
and knife attachment parts.
The 63” boom flail cutter shaft is designed for standard rotation (same
rotation as the tractor wheels during forward travel). Never operate the
cutter shaft in reverse rotation. Operating this mower in reverse
rotation may cause objects to be thrown out the front of the mower head.
UNSTOWING BOOM
To un-stow the boom from the boom rest, proceed as follows. Extend the
secondary boom “OUT” and lift the head off of the boom rest. Extend the knuckle
boom “STRAIGHT”. Move main boom “UP” off of main boom support. Swivel boom
“FORWARD” perpendicular to tractor and switch travel lock to “OFF”. The head and
booms are now ready for full operation.
TRANSPORTING MOWER
Transporting under the units own power:
NOTE: ONLY when transporting under the units own power is it permissible to
rest the head in any of the resting positions. When transporting on a trailer
the head MUST be resting on the position designed for the head you are
using.
When transporting between job sites, the following procedure should be followed:
Shut off the power to the cutting head and allow all motion to come to a complete
stop. Roll the mower deck “OUT” all the way until it is adjacent to the secondary
boom. Extend the secondary boom “OUT” to clear the boom rest. Next, swivel the
boom “AFT” and manuver the main boom until it rests on the boom rest. Switch over
to the knuckle control and curl the knuckle “Back” fully. Slowly and carefully lower the
secondary boom until it contacts the desired cradle. Lastly, place the “Travel Lock”
switch on the main control switch box to the “ON” position. The unit is now ready for
self transportation. (See picture of stowed boom on next page).