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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. Observe Maximum Transport Speed
- 1.0.15. Transport Safely
- 1.0.16. Use a Safety Chain (PullType Hitch)
- 1.0.17. Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Accidental Lowering of Cutter
- 1.0.18. Practice Safe Maintenance
- 1.0.19. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
- 1.0.20. Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
- 1.0.21. Check Hoses for Damage
- 1.0.22. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
- 1.0.23. Store Attachments Safely
- 1.0.24. Safety Features
- 1.1. Safety Signs
- 1.1.1. Safety SignsDrivelines
- 1.1.2. Safety SignsDriveline Shields
- 1.1.3. Safety SignsHitch
- 1.1.4. Safety SignsDeck
- 1.2. Preparing the Tractor
- 1.2.1. Selecting Tractor PTO Speed
- 1.2.2. Positioning Tractor Drawbar
- 1.2.2.1. PullType
- 1.2.2.2. LiftType and SemiMount
- 1.2.3. Adjusting Tractor Hitch
- 1.2.3.1. PullType
- 1.2.3.2. LiftType and SemiMount
- 1.2.4. Recommended Tractor Hydraulic Outlets (PullType and SemiMount)
- 1.2.5. Checking Ballast, Wheel Spacing, and Tire Inflation
- 1.2.6. Determining Front Ballast (LiftType and SemiMount)
- 1.3. Preparing the Cutter
- 1.3.1. Prestarting Checklist
- 1.3.2. Positioning Hitch Pins
- 1.3.2.1. LiftType
- 1.3.2.2. SemiMount
- 1.3.3. Checking Tailwheel Support VBolt Torque (PullType and SemiMount)
- 1.3.4. Adjusting Tailwheel Spacing (PullType and SemiMount)
- 1.3.5. Adjusting Cutting Height/Tailwheel Position (LiftType)
- 1.4. Attaching and Detaching
- 1.4.1. Attaching LiftType or SemiMount Cutter to Tractor
- 1.4.1.1. Quick Coupler Hitch
- 1.4.1.2. ThreePoint Hitch
- 1.4.2. Adjusting Hitch Clevis (PullType)
- 1.4.3. Attaching PullType Cutter to Tractor Drawbar
- 1.4.4. Main PTO Driveline
- 1.4.4.1. Assembling Telescoping Members
- 1.4.4.2. Attaching
- 1.4.5. Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System (PullType or SemiMount)
- 1.4.6. Connecting Tail/Warning Light Wiring Harness to Tractor (If Equipped)
- 1.4.7. Detaching Cutter From Tractor
- 1.5. Transporting
- 1.5.1. Preparing 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 Operation
- 1.6.1.1. LiftType
- 1.6.1.2. PullType and SemiMount
- 1.6.2. Adjusting Cutting Height
- 1.6.2.1. LiftType
- 1.6.2.2. PullType
- 1.6.2.3. SemiMount
- 1.6.3. Positioning Cutter (SemiMount with Hydraulic Offset)
- 1.6.4. Keep Riders Off Machine
- 1.6.5. Follow Safe Operating Procedures
- 1.6.6. Operating the Cutter for Best Performance
- 1.6.7. Turning Cutter
- 1.6.7.1. LiftType and SemiMount
- 1.6.7.2. PullType
- 1.6.8. 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. Lubrication and Maintenance
- 1.7.8.1. Every 10 Hours or Daily
- 1.7.8.2. Every 24 Hours
- 1.7.8.3. Every 50 Hours
- 1.7.9. 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 (Severe Duty Ag Tires)
- 1.8.5. Slip Clutch
- 1.8.5.1. Disassembling and Inspecting
- 1.8.5.2. Assembling
- 1.8.6. Removing and Installing PTO Drivelines
- 1.8.6.1. LiftType and SemiMount
- 1.8.6.2. PullType
- 1.8.6.3. Checking Wear
- 1.8.6.4. Replacing
- 1.8.6.5. Direction of Rotation
- 1.8.7. Timing Blade Holders
- 1.8.8. Replacing Skid Shoes
- 1.8.9. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
- 1.8.10. 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 Numbers
- 2.1. Section 05






