MX8 and MX10 Rotary Cutters
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Dealer's Record
Predelivery
Delivery
After-Sale
Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Perform Predelivery Service Safely
Protect Bystanders
Stay Clear of Rotating Blades
Operate Tractor and Cutter Safely
Back Up Safely
Leaving Cutter Unattended
Keep Riders Off Machine
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Transport Safely
Use a Safety Chain (Pull-Type Hitch)
Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Accidental Lowering of Cutter
Practice Safe Maintenance
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Check Hoses for Damage
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Store Attachments Safely
Safety Features
Section : 10 - Safety Signs
Safety Signs-Drivelines
Safety Signs-Driveline Shields
Safety Signs-Hitch
Safety Signs-Deck
Section : 15 - Preparing the Tractor
Selecting Tractor PTO Speed
Positioning Tractor Drawbar-Pull-Type
Positioning Tractor Drawbar-Lift-Type and Semi-Mount
Adjusting Tractor Hitch-Pull-Type
Adjusting Tractor Hitch-Lift-Type and Semi Mount
Recommended Tractor Hydraulic Outlets (Pull-Type and Semi-Mount)
Checking Ballast, Wheel Spacing, and Tire Inflation
Determining Front Ballast (Lift-Type and Semi-Mount)
Section : 20 - Preparing the Cutter
Prestarting Checklist
Positioning Hitch Pins-Lift-Type
Positioning Hitch Pins-Semi-Mount
Checking Tailwheel Support V-Bolt Torque (Pull-Type and Semi-Mount)
Adjusting Tailwheel Spacing (Pull-Type and Semi-Mount)
Adjusting Cutting Height/Tailwheel Position (Lift-Type)
Section : 25 - Attaching and Detaching
Attaching Lift-Type or Semi-Mount Cutter to Tractor with Quick Coupler Hitch
Attaching Lift-Type or Semi-Mount Cutter to Tractor with Three-Point Hitch
Adjusting Hitch Clevis (Pull-Type)
Attaching Pull-Type Cutter to Tractor Drawbar
Assembling Main PTO Driveline Telescoping Members (If Necessary)
Attaching PTO Driveline
Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System (Pull-Type or Semi-Mount)
Connecting Tail/Warning Light Wiring Harness to Tractor (If Equipped)
Detaching Cutter From Tractor
Section : 30 - Transporting
Preparing Cutter For Transport
Follow Safe Transport Procedures
Lighting Enhancement Module Operation (If Equipped)
Driving Cutter In Turns
Keep Riders Off Machine
Section : 35 - Operating the Cutter
Preparing Cutter for Operation-Lift-Type
Preparing Cutter for Operation-Pull-Type and Semi-Mount
Adjusting Cutting Height-Lift-Type
Adjusting Cutting Height-Pull-Type
Adjusting Cutting Height-Semi-Mount
Positioning Cutter (Semi-Mount with Hydraulic Offset)
Keep Riders Off Machine
Follow Safe Operating Procedures
Operating the Cutter for Best Performance
Turning Cutter-Lift-Type and Semi Mount
Turning Cutter-Pull-Type
Section : 40 - Attachments
Swivel Clevis Hitch Kit (Pull-Type)
Front Chain Safety Shield
Front Rubber Safety Shield
Rear Chain Safety Shield
Third or Fourth Tailwheel Support and Hub (Pull-Type and Semi-Mount)
Used Aircraft Tires (Pull-Type)
SMV Sign and Support
Tail/Warning Lights
Section : 45 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
Grease
Gear Case Oil
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Mixing of Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
Observe Lubrication Symbols
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Every 24 Hours
Every 50 Hours
Section : 50 - Troubleshooting
Blade Troubleshooting
Slip Clutch Troubleshooting
Gear Case Troubleshooting
PTO Driveline Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
Operating Troubleshooting
Section : 55 - Service
Detailed Service Information-Use TM1828
Practice Safe Service Procedures
Keep Service Area Clean
Service Tires Safely (Used Aircraft Tires)
Using Slip Clutch Storage Feature
Freeing Slip Clutch
Disassembling and Inspecting Slip Clutch
Assembling Slip Clutch
Removing and Installing PTO Driveline-Lift-Type and Semi-Mount
Removing and Installing PTO Drivelines-Pull-Type
Checking Blade Wear
Replacing Blades
Direction of Blade Rotation
Timing Blade Holders
Replacing Skid Shoes
Section : 60 - Storage
Storing Cutter (End of Season)
Removing Cutter from Storage (Beginning of Season)
Section : 65 - Assembly I-All
Perform Predelivery Service Safely
Remove Shipping Dunnage and Parts
Check Blade Hardware Torque
Fill Gear Cases
Install Front Safety Shield (Chain)-MX8 (If Equipped)
Install Front Safety Shield (Chain)-MX10 (If Equipped)
Install Front Safety Shield (Rubber)-MX8 (If Equipped)
Install Front Safety Shield (Rubber)-MX10 (If Equipped)
Install Rear Safety Shield (Chain)-MX8
Install Rear Safety Shield (Chain)-MX10
Assemble and Install SMV Sign (If Equipped)
Install Tail/Warning Light Assembly (If Equipped)
Section : 70 - Assembly II-Lift-Type
Install Tailwheels
Install Hitch and Bellcrank
Install PTO Driveline
Section : 75 - Assembly II-Pull-Type
Install Axle Supports and Tailwheels
Assemble and Install Lift Cylinder and Hose
Install Bellcrank and Hitch
Install Jackstand
Assemble and Install Pedestal and Intermediate Driveline
Install Main PTO Driveline
Install Safety Chain
Section : 80 - Assembly II-Semi-Mount
Install Axle Supports, Spindles and Tailwheels
Assemble and Install Lift Cylinder and Hose
Install PTO Driveline
Install Hitch Pins and Hose Holder
Section : 85 - Assembly II-Semi-Mount, Hydraulic Offset
General Assembly
Install Hitch Arms and Hitch
Install Hitch Pins and Hose Holder
Assemble and Install Offset Cylinder and Hoses
Section : 90 - Specifications
MX8 Rotary Cutter Specifications1
MX10 Rotary Cutter Specifications1
Record Product Identification Number
Record Rotary Cutter Serial Number
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Section : 95 - Crime Prevention Tips
Help Prevent Crime
Record Ag Identification Numbers
Keep Proof of Ownership
Park Indoors Out of Sight
When Parking Outdoors
Reduce Vandalism
Report Thefts Immediately
Technical Information
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