16 Owner Service
MAN0224 (Rev. 7/29/2005)
OWNER SERVICE
The information in this section is written for operators
who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help,
your dealer has trained service technicians available.
For your protection, read and follow the safety informa-
tion in this manual.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Before performing any service or maintenance,
disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the
ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and
secured. Never place any part of the body under-
neath equipment or between moveable parts even
when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic
system leak down, hydraulic system failures,
mechanical failures, or movement of control levers
can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpect-
edly and cause severe injury or death. Follow Oper-
ator's Manual instructions for working underneath
and blocking requirements or have work done by a
qualified dealer.
If you do not understand any part of this manual
and need assistance, see your dealer.
BLOCKING METHOD
To minimize the potential hazards or working under-
neath the cutter, follow these procedures.
1. Jackstands with a load rating of 1000 lbs. or more
are the only approved blocking device for this
cutter. Install a minimum of four jackstands, two in
front and two in rear (refer to Xs in Figure 7) under
the cutter before working underneath unit.
2. Do not position jackstands under wheels, axles, or
wheel supports. Components can rotate and cause
cutter to fall.
3. Consider the overall stability of the blocked unit.
Just placing jackstands underneath will not ensure
your safety.
4. The working surface must be level and solid to
support the weight on the jackstands. Make sure
jackstands are stable, both top and bottom. Make
sure cutter is approximately level.
5. With full cutter weight lowered onto jackstands, test
blocking stability before working underneath.
6. If cutter is attached to tractor when blocking, set
the brakes, remove key, and block cutter before
working underneath.
7. Securely block rear tractor wheels, in front and
behind. Tighten tractor lower 3-point arm anti-sway
mechanism to prevent side-to-side movement.
LUBRICATION INFORMATION
1. Do not let excess grease collect on or around
parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas.
2. See Figure 7 for lubrication points and frequency of
lubrication based on normal operating conditions.
Severe or unusual conditions may require more
frequent lubrication.
3. Use a lithium grease of #2 consistency with a
MOLY (molybdenum disulfide) additive for all
locations unless otherwise noted. Be sure to clean
fittings thoroughly before attaching grease gun.
One good pump of most guns is sufficient when the
lubrication schedule is followed.
Driveline Lubrication
1. Lubricate the driveline slip joint every eight
operating hours. Failure to maintain proper
lubrication could result in damage to U-joints,
gearbox, and driveline.
2. Lower cutter to ground, disconnect driveline from
tractor PTO shaft, and slide halves apart but do not
disconnect from each other.
3. Apply a bead of grease completely around male
half where it meets female half. Slide drive halves
over each other several times to distribute grease.
Gearbox Lubrication
For gearbox, use a high quality gear oil with a viscosity
index of 80W or 90W and an API service rating of GL–
4 or –5 in gearboxes.
Fill gearbox until oil runs out the side plug on gearbox.
Check gearbox daily for evidence of leakage, and con-
tact your dealer if leakage occurs.
