• Detaching Cutter from Tractor
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury caused
a. Park machine on a level surface.
b. Engage tractor parking brake and/or
place transmission in “Park”.
d. Shut off tractor engine and remove key.
1. Park cutter on a level surface, or block tail-
wheel so machine cannot roll after detaching
2. Slowly push hitch control lever to lower cutter
3. Engage tractor parking brake and/or place
Shut off tractor engine before
detaching PTO driveline. Entanglement in
rotating driveline can cause serious injury
4. Shut off tractor engine and remove key.
5. Raise tractor PTO shield, if equipped.
IMPORTANT: Do not use plastic shield on driveline to
hold driveline in position. Damage to shielding can occur.
6. Pull collar back toward cutter and slide drive
7. Support and collapse driveline completely and
8. Lower tractor PTO shield, if equipped.
4. Shorten center link or lengthen lift links to
provide clearance. (See your tractor
IMPORTANT: PTO driveline may be too long for some
tractor models, causing tractor transaxle damage. Hold
driveline sections parallel to each other and check for a
minimum of 6 inches overlap.
5. Raise and lower cutter slowly to check for
binding or interference. Check cutter-to-tractor
driveline telescoping length to ensure it does
not bottom out. Modify driveline if necessary.
(See MODIFING PTO DRIVELINE
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Shut off tractor engine before
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