Boom Unit Pre-Operation Inspection and Service ...........................................................................................4-12
MACHINE CONTROLS ...................................................................................................................................4-19
Cable Controlled Models Only .........................................................................................................................4-19
Lever Functions ...............................................................................................................................................4-19
Rotor Controls-Gear Hydraulic Machine Only ..................................................................................................4-21
BREAKAWAY ..................................................................................................................................................4-22
Powered Slew ..................................................................................................................................................4-23
WIRE TRAP .....................................................................................................................................................4-24
Rotor Operating Speed ....................................................................................................................................4-24
Forward Speed ................................................................................................................................................4-24
High Voltage Cables ........................................................................................................................................ 4-25
Hedge Cutting Procedure ................................................................................................................................4-25
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .................................................................................................4-27
Starting the Tractor ..........................................................................................................................................4-28
Brake and Differential Lock Setting .................................................................................................................. 4-28
Driving the Tractor and Boom ..........................................................................................................................4-29
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ...........................................................................................4-30
Foreign Debris Hazards ...................................................................................................................................4-30
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions .................................................................................................................4-31
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ............................................................................................................... 4-31
Operating Speed and Ground Speed ..............................................................................................................4-32
Operating the Mower .......................................................................................................................................4-32
Operating the Attached Mower Heads .............................................................................................................4-34
Shutting Down the Attached Head ................................................................................................................... 4-35
TRACTOR, BOOM, AND ATTACHED HEAD STORAGE ............................................................................... 4-36
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ...................................................................................4-37
TRANSPORT POSITION-Head Attached ........................................................................................................4-39
TRANSPORT POSITION-Head Removal ........................................................................................................4-39
Transporting on Public Roadways ................................................................................................................... 4-40
Hauling the Tractor and Implement ..................................................................................................................4-42
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................4-44
MAINTENANCE SECTION .................................................................................................. 5-1
LUBRICATION ................................................................................................................................................... 5-2
General .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-2
PTO SHAFT INSPECTION ................................................................................................................................5-2
PTO SHAFT LUBRICATION ..............................................................................................................................5-2
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Oil Supply ...........................................................................................................................................................5-3
Filtration Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................5-3
HYDRAULIC HOSES ......................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Hose Replacement ............................................................................................................................................5-4
Hose Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................5-4
FLAIL HEAD ......................................................................................................................................................5-5
CABLES .............................................................................................................................................................5-5
PTO GEARBOX .................................................................................................................................................5-6
STORAGE .........................................................................................................................................................5-6
PROPER TORQUE VALUES FOR FASTENERS .............................................................................................5-7
