Behlen 80110060YEL - Manual (Page 3)

tractor key, and allow implement to come to a
complete stop before dismounting tractor.
Never leave equipment unattended with tractor
running.
•
Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modifications could result in
serious injury or death and may impair the
function and shorten the life of the equipment
and void any warranty coverage.
•
In addition to the design of this implement,
including safety decals and safety equipment,
accident prevention is dependent upon the
awareness, common sense, forethought, and
proper training of everyone involved in the
operation, transport, maintenance, and storage
of the machine. Also refer to safety messages
and operating instructions in each of the
appropriate sections of the tractor manual. Pay
close attention to the safety decals affixed to
both the tractor and Rotary Cut Mower.
• For non-agricultural applications, OSHA, ASAE,
SAE,and ANSI standard require the use of chain
guards, deflectors, or solid skirts at all times.
We strongly recommend the use of of chain
guards or solid skirts to agricultural applications
as well to reduce the risk of property damage,
serious bodily injury or even death from objects
thrown or from contact with the cutting blades.
Blocking Requirements
•
NOTE: Jack stands with a load rating of 1,000
lbs. are the only approved blocking device for
the mower. Install a minimum of (4) four jack
stands under the mower before working
underneath the unit.
Do not position jack stands under wheels,
axles, or wheel supports. Components can
rotate and cause the mower to fall.
Make sure the working surface and mower are
level and the jack stands are solid to support
the weight of the mower.
With the full weight of the mower on the jack
stands, always test the stability of the mower
before working underneath.
If the mower is attached to the tractor when
blocking, set brakes, remove key, and block
mower according to the instruction above.
Securely block the rear tractor wheels, in front
and behind. Tighten tractor lower 3-Point arm
anti-sway mechanism to prevent sideways
motion.
STARTING AND
STOPPING SAFETY
• Check the tractor master guard over the PTO
shaft. Make sure it is in good condition and
fastened securely to the tractor. Purchase a
new guard if the old guard is damaged or
missing.
• All tractors that are not equipped with a
“live” Power Take Off (PTO) need to be
equipped with an over-running PTO clutch.
These are available through most farm
equipment stores.
When attempting to stop a tractor that does
not have a live PTO, the momentum created
by the blades of the mower can cause the
tractor to be pushed forward. Do NOT
operate this mower unless the tractor has a
live or independent PTO.
NOTE: The addition of an over-running PTO
clutch may change the length of the PTO
driveline required. Pay extra attention to the
instructions on the PTO driveline installation.
Be sure that the driveline system guarding is
sufficient.
• The Rotary Cut Mower operating power is
supplied from the tractor PTO. Refer to your
tractor manual for PTO engagement and
disengagement instructions. Know how to
stop the tractor and mower quickly in case
of emergency.
• The engine RPM should always be at idle
speed when engaging the PTO. Once
engaged and you are ready to start cutting,
increase the PTO speed to approximately
540 RPM and maintain throughout the
cutting operation. The Rotary Cut Mower is
designed for use on tractors with a 540-RPM
power take off. Do not exceed horsepower
recommendations.
• Most accidents occur because of neglect or
carelessness. Keep all assistants and
bystanders several hundred feet from the
operating Rotary Cut Mower.
• When machine is operated in populated
areas where thrown objects could injure
persons or property, operation must be
stopped if anyone comes within 200 feet.
•
The majority of the accidents involve
entanglement on the driveline, injury of
bystanders by the objects thrown by the
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