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Model List:
- MX8 Rotary Cutter
- MX10 Rotary Cutter
- 1. Contents
- 1.0.1. Recognize Safety Information
- 1.0.2. Understand Signal Words
- 1.0.3. Follow Safety Instructions
- 1.0.4. Protect Bystanders
- 1.0.5. Stay Clear of Rotating Blades
- 1.0.6. Operate Tractor and Cutter Safely
- 1.0.7. Back Up Safely
- 1.0.8. Leaving Cutter Unattended
- 1.0.9. Keep Riders Off Machine
- 1.0.10. Prepare for Emergencies
- 1.0.11. Wear Protective Clothing
- 1.0.12. Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
- 1.0.13. Use Safety Lights and Devices
- 1.0.14. Tow Loads Safely
- 1.0.15. Observe Maximum Transport Speed
- 1.0.16. Tire Maximum Transport Speeds
- 1.0.17. Transport Safely
- 1.0.18. Use a Safety Chain
- 1.0.19. Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Accidental Lowering of Cutter
- 1.0.20. Practice Safe Maintenance
- 1.0.21. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
- 1.0.22. Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
- 1.0.23. Check Hoses for Damage
- 1.0.24. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
- 1.0.25. Store Attachments Safely
- 1.0.26. Safety Features
- 1.1. Safety Signs
- 1.1.1. Replace Safety Signs
- 1.1.2. Safety SignsDrivelines
- 1.1.3. Safety SignsDriveline Shields
- 1.1.4. Safety SignsHitch
- 1.1.5. Safety SignsDeck
- 1.2. Preparing the Tractor
- 1.2.1. Selecting Tractor PTO Speed
- 1.2.2. Positioning Tractor DrawbarPullType
- 1.2.3. Positioning Tractor DrawbarLiftType and SemiMount
- 1.2.4. Adjusting Tractor HitchPullType
- 1.2.5. Adjusting Tractor HitchLiftType and Semi Mount
- 1.2.6. Recommended Tractor Hydraulic Outlets (PullType and SemiMount)
- 1.2.7. Checking Ballast, Wheel Spacing, and Tire Inflation
- 1.2.8. Determining Front Ballast (LiftType and SemiMount)
- 1.3. Preparing the Cutter
- 1.3.1. Prestarting Checklist
- 1.3.2. Positioning Hitch PinsLiftType
- 1.3.3. Positioning Hitch PinsSemiMount
- 1.3.4. Checking Tailwheel Support VBolt Torque (PullType and SemiMou
- 1.3.5. Adjusting Tailwheel Spacing (PullType and SemiMount)
- 1.3.6. Adjusting Cutting Height/Tailwheel Position (LiftType)
- 1.4. Attaching and Detaching
- 1.4.1. Attach LiftType or SemiMount Cutter to Tractor with Quick Coup
- 1.4.2. Attach LiftType or SemiMount Cutter to Tractor with ThreePoin
- 1.4.3. Adjusting Hitch Clevis (PullType)
- 1.4.4. Attaching PullType Cutter to Tractor Drawbar
- 1.4.5. Assembling Main PTO Driveline Telescoping Members (If Necessary)
- 1.4.6. Attaching PTO Driveline
- 1.4.7. Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System (PullType or SemiMount)
- 1.4.8. Connecting Tail/Warning Light Wiring Harness to Tractor (If Equi
- 1.4.9. Detach Cutter From Tractor
- 1.5. Transporting
- 1.5.1. Prepare Cutter For Transport
- 1.5.2. Follow Safe Transport Procedures
- 1.5.3. Lighting Enhancement Module Operation (If Equipped)
- 1.5.4. Driving Cutter In Turns
- 1.5.5. Keep Riders Off Machine
- 1.6. Operating the Cutter
- 1.6.1. Preparing Cutter for OperationLiftType
- 1.6.2. Preparing Cutter for OperationPullType and SemiMount
- 1.6.3. Adjusting Cutting HeightLiftType
- 1.6.4. Adjusting Cutting HeightPullType
- 1.6.5. Adjusting Cutting HeightSemiMount
- 1.6.6. Positioning Cutter (SemiMount with Hydraulic Offset)
- 1.6.7. Keep Riders Off Machine
- 1.6.8. Follow Safe Operating Procedures
- 1.6.9. Operating the Cutter for Best Performance
- 1.6.10. Turning CutterLiftType and Semi Mount
- 1.6.11. Turning CutterPullType
- 1.6.12. Attachments Available
- 1.7. Lubrication and Maintenance
- 1.7.1. Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
- 1.7.2. Gear Case Oil
- 1.7.3. Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
- 1.7.4. Mixing of Lubricants
- 1.7.5. Lubricant Storage
- 1.7.6. Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
- 1.7.7. Observe Lubrication Symbols
- 1.7.8. Every 10 Hours or Daily
- 1.7.9. Every 24 Hours
- 1.7.10. Every 50 Hours
- 1.7.11. As Required
- 1.8. Service
- 1.8.1. Practice Safe Service Procedures
- 1.8.2. Keep Service Area Clean
- 1.8.3. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
- 1.8.4. Service Tires Safely
- 1.8.5. Service Severe Duty Ag Tires Safely
- 1.8.6. Disassembling and Inspecting Slip Clutch
- 1.8.7. Assembling Slip Clutch
- 1.8.8. Removing and Installing PTO DrivelineLiftType and SemiMount
- 1.8.9. Removing and Installing PTO DrivelinesPullType
- 1.8.10. Checking Blade Wear
- 1.8.11. Replacing Blades
- 1.8.12. Direction of Blade Rotation
- 1.8.13. Timing Blade Holders
- 1.8.14. Replacing Skid Shoes
- 1.8.15. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
- 1.8.16. Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
- 1.9. John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
- 1.9.1. John Deere Is At Your Service
- 2. Page Number
- 2.1. Section 05
- 2.2. Section 10
- 2.3. Section 15
- 2.4. Section 20
- 2.5. Section 25
- 2.6. Section 30
- 2.7. Section 35
- 2.8. Section 40
- 2.9. Section 45






