John Deere MX5, MX6, MX7, HX6, HX7 Single-Spindle Rotary Cutters Operator Manual OMFH337984

Description

• Model List:
  • MX5 Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter
  • MX6 Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter
  • MX7 Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter
  • HX6 Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter
  • HX7 Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter

• 1. Introduction
• 1.1. Foreword
• 1.2. Machine Identification
• 1.3. Trademarks
• 1.4. Glossary of Terms
• 1.5. Preliminary Checks
• 1.6. Regions and Country Versions
• 1.7. Machine Overview
• 1.8. Keep Proof of Ownership
• 1.9. Keep Machines Secure
• 1.10. Record Rotary Cutter Serial Number
• 1.11. Recognize Safety Information
• 1.12. Understand Signal Words
• 1.13. Follow Safety Instructions
• 1.14. Keep Riders Off Machine
• 1.15. Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
• 1.16. Use Safety Lights and Devices
• 1.17. Store Attachments Safely
• 1.18. Prepare for Emergencies
• 1.19. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
• 1.20. Wear Protective Clothing
• 1.21. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 1.22. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
• 1.23. Protect Bystanders
• 1.24. Stay Clear of Rotating Blades
• 1.25. Operate Tractor and Cutter Safely
• 1.26. Back up Safely
• 1.27. Park Machine Safely
• 1.28. Transport Cutter Safely
• 1.29. Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Accidental Lowering of Cutter
• 1.30. Safety Features
• 2. Safety Signs
• 2.1. Replace Safety Signs
• 2.2. Safety SignsDrivelines
• 2.3. Safety SignsDriveline Shield
• 2.4. Safety SignsHitch (MX5, MX6 MX7)
• 2.5. Safety SignsHitch (HX6 HX7)
• 2.6. Safety SignsDeck
• 3. Preparing the Tractor
• 3.1. Selecting Tractor Size
• 3.2. Positioning Tractor Drawbar
• 3.3. Selecting Tractor PTO Speed
• 3.4. Adjusting Tractor Hitch
• 3.5. Checking Ballast, Wheel Spacing, and Tire Inflation
• 3.6. Determining Front Ballast
• 4. Preparing the Machine
• 4.1. Prestarting Checklist
• 4.2. Preparing Hitch Pins (MX5, MX6 MX7)
• 4.3. Install Hitch Pin Bushings for Quick Coupler Hitch (MX5, MX6 MX7)
• 4.4. Installing Category 2 Hitch Pin Conversion Kit (MX5 and MX6)
• 4.5. Hitch PinsCategory 2, 3Point Hitch (HX6 HX7)
• 4.6. Hitch PinsCategory 3N, 3Point Hitch (HX6 HX7)
• 4.7. Hitch PinsCategory 2 QuickCoupler (HX6 HX7)
• 4.8. Hitch PinsCategory 3N QuickCoupler (HX6 HX7)
• 4.9. Checking Driveline Shields
• 5. Attaching and Detaching
• 5.1. Attaching Cutter to Tractor with Quick Coupler Hitch (HX6 HX7)
• 5.2. Attaching Cutter to Tractor with ThreePoint Hitch (HX6 HX7)
• 5.3. Leveling the Rotary Cutter (HX6 HX7)
• 5.4. Attach Cutter to Tractor with Quick Coupler (MX5, MX6 MX7)
• 5.5. Attach Cutter to Tractor with ThreePoint Hitch (MX5, MX6 MX7)
• 5.6. Assembling Main PTO Driveline Telescoping Members (If Necessary)
• 5.7. Attach PTO Driveline
• 5.8. Checking Driveline Clearance (HX6 HX7)
• 5.9. Detach Cutter from Tractor (HX6 HX7)
• 5.10. Detach Cutter from Tractor (MX5, MX6 MX7)
• 6. Transporting
• 6.1. Preparing Cutter for Transport
• 6.2. Follow Safe Transport Procedures
• 6.3. Making Turns
• 6.4. Keep Riders Off Machine
• 7. Operating the Machine
• 7.1. Preparing Cutter for Operation
• 7.2. Adjust Cut Height and Tailwheel Position (MX5, MX6 MX7)
• 7.3. Adjust Cut Height and Tailwheel Position (HX6 HX7)
• 7.4. Keep Riders off Machine
• 7.5. Follow Safe Operating Procedures
• 7.6. Operating the Cutter for Best Performance
• 7.7. Cutting Technique
• 7.8. Turning Cutter
• 7.9. Operators Manual Storage Location (HX6 HX7)
• 7.10. Attachments Available
• 8. Lubrication and Maintenance
• 8.1. Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
• 8.2. Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
• 8.3. Gear Case Oil
• 8.4. Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
• 8.5. Mixing of Lubricants
• 8.6. Lubricant Storage
• 8.7. Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
• 8.8. Observe Lubrication Symbols
• 8.9. Service Intervals Chart
• 8.10. Keeping Cutter Clean
• 8.11. Tailwheel Bearings
• 8.12. Checking Gear Case Oil Level
• 8.13. PTO Driveline
• 8.14. Checking Tailwheel Nut Torque
• 8.15. Tailwheel Spindle
• 8.16. Tightening Gear Case Mounting Hardware
• 8.17. Tightening Blade Holder Hardware
• 8.18. Check Blade Hardware Torque
• 8.19. Changing Gear Case Oil Level
• 8.20. Check Driveline Shields
• 8.21. Checking Hitch Pin Torque
• 8.22. How to Free a Seized Slip Clutch (HX6 HX7)
• 8.23. Freeing Slip Clutch (MX5, MX6 MX7)
• 9. Service
• 9.1. Practice Safe Service Procedures
• 9.2. Keep Service Area Clean
• 9.3. Removing and Installing PTO DrivelineMX5 and MX6
• 9.4. Removing and Installing PTO DrivelineMX7
• 9.5. Disassembling and Inspecting Slip ClutchMX5 and MX6
• 9.6. Disassembling and Inspecting Slip ClutchMX7
• 9.7. Using Slip Clutch Storage Feature (HX6 HX7)
• 9.8. Removing and Installing PTO Driveline (HX6 HX7)
• 9.9. Assembling Slip Clutch (MX5, MX6 MX7)
• 9.10. Assembling Slip Clutch (HX6 HX7)
• 9.11. Checking Blade Wear
• 9.12. Replacing Blades (MX5, MX6 MX7)
• 9.13. Replacing Blades (HX6 HX7)
• 9.14. Installing Blades (Blade Bolt and Bushing Hardware Equipped Only)
• 9.15. Replacing Blade Holder
• 9.16. Direction of Blade Rotation
• 9.17. Replacing Skid Shoes (MX5, MX6 MX7)
• 9.18. Replacing Skid Shoes (HX6 HX7)
• 9.19. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 9.20. Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 10. Assembly
• 10.1. Perform Predelivery Service Safely
• 10.2. Install Optional Equipment or Attachments
• 10.3. Remove Shipping Dunnage and Parts
• 10.4. Install Hitch (HX6 HX7)
• 10.5. Install Axle Support Tube (HX6 HX7)
• 10.6. Install Tailwheel (HX6 HX7)
• 10.7. Install Front Safety Shield (Chain), (HX6 HX7)
• 10.8. Install Front Rubber Deflectors (HX6 HX7)
• 10.9. Install Rear Safety Shield (Chain) HX6 HX7
• 10.10. Install Rear Rubber Deflectors (HX6 HX7)
• 10.11. Check Blade Hardware Torque
• 10.12. Fill Gear Case
• 10.13. Install Front Safety Shield (Chain), (MX5, MX6 MX7)
• 10.14. Install Front Rubber Deflectors (MX5, MX6 MX7)
• 10.15. Install Rear Safety Shield (Chain), (MX5, MX6 MX7)
• 10.16. Install Rear Rubber Deflectors (MX5, MX6 MX7)
• 10.17. Install Axle Support, Spindle, and Tailwheel If RequiredMX5, MX6, MX7
• 10.18. Install TailwheelMX5 and MX6
• 10.19. Install TailwheelMX7
• 10.20. Install Hitch (MX5, MX6 MX7)
• 10.21. Install PTO DrivelineMX5 and MX6
• 10.22. Install PTO DrivelineMX7
• 10.23. Install PTO Driveline (HX6 HX7)
• 10.24. Final Inspection and Adjustments
• 11. Specifications
• 11.1. MX5 Specifications
• 11.2. MX6 Specifications
• 11.3. MX7 Specifications
• 11.4. HX6 Specifications
• 11.5. HX7 Specifications
• 11.6. Technical Information
• 11.7. John Deere Is At Your Service