Table of Contents
SAFETY SECTION ...............................................................................................................1-1
Safety Messages ................................................................................................................................................1-2
Operator Safety Instructions and Practices ........................................................................................................1-3
Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices.....................................................................................1-4
Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions & Practices...........................................................1-7
Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices ..................................................................................................1-9
Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices ............................................................................ 1-11
Decal Location ..................................................................................................................................................1-14
Decal Description..............................................................................................................................................1-16
FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS...........................................................................................................1-18
INTRODUCTION SECTION.................................................................................................. 2-1
ASSEMBLY SECTION ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Checking the Machine on Delivery ..................................................................................................................... 3-2
Unpacking the Machine ......................................................................................................................................3-2
GENERAL ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................................................3-3
AXLE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................3-3
TIRE & WHEEL ASSEMBLIES INSTALLATION ................................................................................................3-4
ASSEMBLY STEPS............................................................................................................................................3-4
OPERATION SECTION ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Standard Equipment and Specifications .............................................................................................................4-2
OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................................... 4-3
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................. 4-4
ROPS and Seat Belt ........................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Tractor Horsepower ............................................................................................................................................ 4-4
Drawbar - Pull-Type Mower ................................................................................................................................4-5
Front End Weight ...............................................................................................................................................4-5
GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR .........................................................................................................4-5
Boarding the Tractor ...........................................................................................................................................4-5
Dismounting the Tractor..................................................................................................................................... 4-6
STARTING THE TRACTOR ...............................................................................................................................4-7
CONNECTING THE HAY TEDDER TO THE TRACTOR ...................................................................................4-7
Connecting the Hay Tedder ................................................................................................................................ 4-8
Safety Tow Chain............................................................................................................................................... 4-8
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT .............................................................................................................................. 4-9
Driveline Length Check.......................................................................................................................................4-9
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE............................................................................................4-10
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service......................................................................................................... 4-11
Hay Tedder Pre-Operation Inspection/Service .................................................................................................4-11
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .................................................................................................. 4-14
Starting the Tractor ...........................................................................................................................................4-15
Brake and Differential Lock Setting................................................................................................................... 4-15
Driving the Tractor and Hay Tedder.................................................................................................................. 4-16
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT............................................................................................ 4-16
Operating the Hay Tedder In Field (Manual Fold) ............................................................................................4-16
Adjustment For Correct Working Position ......................................................................................................... 4-17
PTO RPM and Ground Speed .......................................................................................................................... 4-17
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ................................................................................................................4-17