(Figure 3-5) To transfer more weight, shorten the measurement. To transfer less weight, lengthen the measurement. Be advised, the shorter the measurement, the less the outer end of the cutter bar can reach down. 3-8 UNHITCHING FROM TRACTOR AND STORAGE To prevent rust, always clean all debris from mower after use. Store in a clean, dry place preferably with a hard, level floor. Clean and paint any areas where paint is missing. Apply a light coat of grease to cylinder rod.. Unhitch mower as follow

A. Attach hitch assembly to cutter bar assembly using 1 x 9” pin, cotter pin, 3/8 x 2” bolt, and locknut. The bolt should be installed through the welded bushing. (Figure 5-1) B. Slide breakaway assembly over bushing on hitch mast and rotate 180 degrees to lock in place. Fasten breakaway assembly to beam using 1 x 3-3/4” bolt and locknut. C. Pin butt end of cylinder and beam spring cushion to frame using 1 x 8-1/8” pin, 3/8 x 2” bolt, and locknut. Note that cylinder ports must be facing down. D.

Slide cover and plastic tube back. Figure 4-1b (4) 20 Hours (3) Before Each Use Figure 4-1d (5) 20 Hours - Gear Bar Lube 13 4-3 BLADE REPLACEMENT The disc mower blades each have two cutting edges. When one edge becomes dull or damaged, remove the bolt and turn the blade over, Nuts can be re-used if not damaged. If both cutting edges of the blade have been used, the blades must be replaced. Always replace both blades on a spindle to retain balance. When replacing blades, the attaching bolt and nu

II quick hitch, mower must have optional bushings installed on upper and lower lift pins as shown in Figure 2-2. Lower lift pins must be attached to the mower as shown in the STANDARD configuration of Figure 2-1. B. Connect and/or adjust stabilizer bars, sway blocks, sway chains, or equivalent to prevent laterql movement of lift arms. Refer to tractor operator’s manual. C. Connect hydraulic hose to tractor remote hydraulic outlet. Figure 2-2 Hitch Pin Bushings NARROW STANDARD WIDE 46” Max. 8 D.

If required, a steady prying force on either side of the cutter bar, spaced 180° apart, can aid in removing the blade disc assembly from the spindle shaft. C. Remove the six (6) M10 nuts connecting the spindle assembly to the cutter bar. (Figure 4-8) D. Lightly tap a screwdriver into the two slotted notches cast into each spindle housing, positioned 180° apart. Simultaneously and with equal force, press downward on the two screwdrivers. When the sealant attaching the spindle housing to the cutte