Bush Hog TDR-11 - Manual (Page 10)

2-1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR
IMPORTANT
(540 RPM only)
The minimum required PTO horsepower is 30 HP
for the TDR-11.
A. Adjust tractor drawbar length to dimension
shown in Figure 2-1. Incorrect drawbar length will
change angle of driveline causing possible damage
to constant velocity joint. See tractor operator’s man-
ual for drawbar adjustment procedure.
WARNING
NEVER STAND BETWEEN TRACTOR
AND MOWER WHILE TRACTOR IS
BEING BACKED TO HITCH.
Figure 2-1 Tractor Drawbar Adjustment
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E. Connect hydraulic hose to tractor remote
quick couplers.(See tractor dealer if furnished cou-
plers are not correct for your particular tractor) Make
sure hydraulic line is not twisted or kinked.
Figure 2-2 Tongue/Clevis Adjustment
WARNING
USE A PIECE OF CARDBOARD OR WOOD
RATHER THAN HANDS AND WEAR EYE PRO-
TECTION WHEN SEARCHING FOR HYDRAULIC
LEAKS. ESCAPING HYDRAULIC OIL UNDER
PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE SKIN. IF OIL IS
INJECTED INTO SKIN, IT MUST BE SURGICALLY
REMOVED WITHIN A FEW HOURS OR
GANGRENE MAY RESULT.
1 inch (25mm) diameter approved pin with lynch pin
retainer or equivalent.
D. Adjust tongue and clevis angle as necessary
to keep mower frame level with ground when
attached to drawbar. (Figure 2-2)
IMPORTANT
PTO ADAPTERS SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH ANY
BUSH HOG EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL CAUSE DRIVELINE
FAILURE AND POSSIBLE TRACTOR DAMAGE.
B. Attach jackstand to frame of cutter. Extend
jackstand to support weight of frame.
C. Connect clevis hitch to tractor drawbar using a
Drawbar
Height
8” - 12-1/2”
12-1/2” - 17”
Above 17”
Clevis
Tongue Adjustment
(Note Bolt Locations
Pointed Out By Arrows)
SECTION II
PREPARATION FOR USE
NOTE:
Before operation, service all locations outlined in Section 4-2 “Lubrication” and
remove transport lock pins from mower decks as shown in Figure 3-4. Unpin inside
wing tires and reposition into a trailing position and repin in place. Run-in the
mower in a static condition at half throttle for 30 minutes. Inspect all belts for prop-
er tension; check gearboxes for proper oil level; and check to make sure blade
spindles are not overheating.
NOTE:
Offset drawbar
must be turned
down as shown.
If after turning the offset draw bar downward, there is
less than 7” ground clearance, it should be replaced with
a straight draw bar or the unit cannot be properly leveled.
It is important that the TD be operated in a level posi-
tion. Leveling can be accomplished by adjusting the
implement hitch to the tractor draw bar height and lev-
eling the mowerframe by use of the adjustable jack-
stand.
If after properly leveling the mower deck the draw bar
height is less than 8”, a standard pull pin may be too
long. To prevent turf damage in uneven terrain, the
standard pin should be replaced with a 1 x 5” Grade 5
bolt with locknut securely tightened.