14 Operation
MAN0224 (Rev. 9/30/2005)
Figure 3. Top Link Adjustment
Figure 4. 3-Point Arms & Top Link Attached to Cutter
QUICK HITCH ATTACHMENT (FIGURE 5)
1. Remove nut and washer from hitch pin and lower
A-frame bars to the second mounting hole.
2. Attach open end of floating link (3) to the A-frame
bars (5). Attach closed end of floating link to top
link bars (6).
NOTE: Quick hitch top hook will pick up on pin (2).
Lower quick hitch hook will attach to cutter hitch
pins (4).
3. Raise cutter to transport position and adjust tractor
top link until cutter is level in the raised position.
NOTICE
■ With cutter adjusted to transport position, set
upper stop on tractor lift quadrant to prevent cutter
from contacting the driveline when being raised.
Figure 5. Quick Hitch Adjustment
Figure 6. Quick Hitch Attached to Cutter
OPERATING TECHNIQUE
1. Power for operating the cutter is supplied by the
tractor PTO. Operate PTO at 540 RPM. Know how
to stop the tractor and cutter quickly in an
emergency.
2. Engage PTO at a low engine RPM to minimize
stress on the drive system and gearbox. With PTO
engaged, raise PTO speed to 540 RPM and
maintain throughout cutting operation.
Gearbox protection is provided by a slip clutch with
replacement fiber disc or a shear bolt. The slip
clutch is designed to slip and the shear bolt will
shear when excessive torsional loads occur.
3. Move slowly into material. Adjust tractor ground
speed to provide a clean cut without lugging the
tractor engine. Use a slow ground speed for better
shredding.
Proper ground speed will depend on the terrain
and the material’s height, type, and density.
