TP 233 Series User manual

Taylor PittsburghMfg.,Inc.
PO Box1200
Winfield,Alabama35594
205-487-3202
SERIES 233 FLEX HITCH
ROTARYCUTTER
OWNERSMANUAL Form233-L-FH/PFH
January2020

TO THE DEALER:
Thecutterassemblyand properinstallationtothetractoristheresponsibilityoftheTAYLOR
PITTSBURGHdealer.Read manualinstructionsandsafetyrules. Makesureall itemsonthe Pre-delivery
and DeliveryChecklistsarecompletedbeforereleasingequipment totheowner.
TO THE OWNER:
Read thismanualbeforeoperatingyourTAYLORPITTSBURGHcutter.Theinformation presented will
prepareyou todo abetterandsaferjob. Keepthismanualhandyforreadyreference. Requireall
operatorstoreadthismanualcarefullyand becomeacquaintedwithall theadjustmentand operating
proceduresbeforeattemptingtooperate. Replacementmanualscanbe obtainedfromyourdealerorby
calling1-205-487-3202, intheUSAandCanada only.
Thecutteryou havepurchased hasbeen carefullyengineered and manufacturedtoprovide dependable
and satisfactoryuse. Likeall mechanicalproducts, it will requirecleaningand upkeep. Lubricatethe unit
asspecified.Observeall safetyinformationinthismanualand safetydecalson thecutterand tractor.
Forserviceyourauthorized TAYLORdealerhastrained mechanics, genuineTAYLORPITTSBURGH
serviceparts, andthenecessarytoolsandequipment tohandleall yourneeds.
Provide yourmodelnumberandserialnumbertoyourdealertoobtaincorrect repair parts.
LIMITEDWARRANTY
TAYLORPITTSBURGHMFG., INC. themanufacturer, warrantsonlytothe OriginalPurchaserthat this
equipment, undernormaluseand service, will be free fromdefectsinmaterialand workmanshipforone
(1)yearfromdateofpurchaseprovidingthisequipment ispurchasedforindividualandnotforcommercial
use.Warrantyforcommercialusageis90days. Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytoanyequipment whichhas
beendamaged orwhichhasbeen subjected toabuse,misuse,negligence, abnormalwearand tear,
alterations, tampering,orfailuretofollowoperatinginstructions.Thiswarrantydoesnot coveranyproduct
orpartsnotmanufactured byTAYLORPITTSBURGHMFG., Inc.
Underthiswarranty, themanufacturerwill repair orreplaceanypartwhichthe manufacturerdetermines
hasfailed duringtheperiod of thewarrantydue todefectsinmaterialorworkmanship. Afterapprovalby
the manufacturer,theequipmentordefectivepartmustbereturned toTAYLORPITTSBURGHMFG.,
INC., Winfield, AL35594.
Warrantycoverageandperformanceisexpresslyconditionedonthereturnofthecompleted registration
formtoTAYLORPITTSBURGH., INC., Winfield, AL35594.
PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDYFORBREACH OFWARRANTY, OTHERDEFECT,OR
CONDUCTGIVING RISE TOLIABILITYSHALL BETHE REPAIRORREPLACEMENTOFTHE
PRODUCTSOLD, ANDTHE MANUFACTURERUNDERNO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALLBE LIABLE
FORECONOMICLOSS ORINCIDENTAL ORCONSEQENTIALDAMAGES.THEMANUFACTURER
DISCLAIMS ALL INPLIEDWARRANTIES, INCLUDING THEWARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITYAND
FITNESS FORPURPOSE.
TaylorPittsburghMfg.,Inc. reservesthe righttomakeimprovementsandchangesinspecifications
without noticeorobligation tomodifyprevioussoldunits.
Thismanualdescribesthe properassemblyproceduresforyourimplementandfurnishesoperatingand
maintenancerecommendationstohelpyou obtainlongandsatisfactoryservice.
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TAYLOR PITTSBURGH MFG.
FIVE YEARLIMITED GEARBOX WARRANTY
Taylor Pittsburgh Mfg., warrants tothe original purchaser of anynewTaylor Pittsburgh product
equipped with a Gearbox, a Gearboxonly- limited Five (5)yearwarranty, for non-commercial,non
-state, non-municipalities, and non-rental use, and for 90 days for commercial,non-rental use or a
30-daywarrantyis offered forrental use.
Under no circumstances will this warrantyapplyinthe event that the product, in good faith opinion
of TaylorPittsburgh, has been subjected to improper operation, improper maintenance, misuse,
fire or an accident. This warrantydoes not applyin the eventthat the product has been materially
modified or repairedby someone not authorized prior to repair by Taylor Pittsburgh. This warranty
does not cover normal wear and tear, or normal maintenanceitems. This warrantyalso does not
cover repairs made with parts other thanthose obtainable through Taylor Pittsburgh.
This warrantyis extended solelyto the original purchaser of the product. Should the original
purchaser sellor otherwise transferthis product to a third party, this Warrantydoes not transfer to
the third-party purchaser in anyway. There are no third-party beneficiaries of this Warranty.
Taylor Pittsburgh’s obligation under this Warrantyare limited to, at Taylor Pittsburgh’s option, the
repair orreplacement of the product if Taylor Pittsburgh in its sole discretion deems it to be
defective or innoncompliancewith this Warranty. The productmust be returned to Taylor
Pittsburgh with proof of purchase within thirty(30) days after such defect or noncompliance is
discovered or should have been discovered, routed thru thedealer and distributor from whom the
purchasewasmade,transportation charges prepaid.
THERE ARE NO OTHER REMEDIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THE REMEDYOF REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENTIS THE SOLEAND EXCLUSIVE REMEDYUNDER THJIS WARRANTY.
THERE ARE NOWARRANTIES, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE
FACE OFTHIS WARRANTY. TAYLOR PITTSBURGH MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESS ORIMPLIED, ANDTAYLOR PITTSBURGH SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY
IMPLIEDWARRANTYOR MERCHANTABILITYAND/OR ANYIMPLIED WARRANTYOF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Taylor Pittsburgh shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential losses, damages or
expenses, arising directlyor indirectlyfrom the product,whether such claim is based upon breach
of contract, breach ofwarranty, negligence, strict liabilityin tortor anyother legal theory.Without
limiting the generality of foregoing,TaylorPittsburgh specificallydisclaims any damages relating
to lost profits, business revenues or goodwill, loss of crops, loss of delayin harvesting; any
expense or loss incurred for labor, supplies, substitute machineryor rental; or anyother type of
damage to propertyor economic loss.
Anyand ALLrepairs must be pre-approved byTaylor Pittsburgh prior to anyrepairs being made
and subject to all conditions, restrictions, and purchaser obligations as stated within this Warranty.
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Five (5) Year LimitedGearboxWarrantyis a variable warranty based on purchasedate, within
one year fromoriginal purchase date, to the original owned. Warrantywould include parts and
labor based on all restrictionsand limits stated above. Taylor Pittsburgh reserves the right to limit
labor in hoursand hourlycharges. All repairs must be pre-approved prior to work being done.
Years 2 thru 5 are parts onlywarranty. NOLABOR WILL BE PAID. Taylor Pittsburgh reserves the
right to ask and inspect all parts prior to a warranty decision being made. Incidental expenses
such as lubricants and transportation to and from the dealer are not cover bywarranty.
It is the original purchaser’s burden and obligation to maintainproof ofpurchase, acopyof which
must accompanyanyand allwarrantyclaims.
No agent, representative, dealer, distributor, serviceperson, salesperson, or employee of any
company, including without limitation, Taylor Pittsburgh, its authorizeddealers, distributors, and
service centers, is authorizedto alter, modifyor enlarge this Warranty.
This Warrantyis effective on anyTaylor Pittsburgh product purchased January1, 2008 and after
and is subjectto change without notice.
Answersto any questions regardingwarrantyservice may be obtainedbycontacting:
Taylor Pittsburgh Mfg.
305 Commerce Drive
Winfield, AL 35594
1-800-228-2308(tel)
1-205-487-0227 (fax)
Taylor PittsburghManufacturingInc.,Winfield,Al, isamanufacturer ofqualityagriculturaland rurallifestyle
equipment,andisadivision ofKingKutterInc.Taylor PittsburghManufacturing Inc. offersafull line of three-point
mountedand pull type implementsincluding rotarycutter,rotarytillers, estategroomers, landscapeequipment,and
specialtyequipment.Formoreinformation pleasecontactTaylor Pittsburgh ManufacturingInc.
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TO THE PURCHASER
Thismanualcontainsvaluableinformation aboutyour
newTaylorPittsburgh Cutter.Ithas beencarefullypreparedto
giveyou helpfulsuggestionsforoperating,adjusting,
servicing and ordering repairparts.
Keepthismanualinaconvenientplaceforquick and
easyreference.Studyitcarefully.You havepurchaseda
dependableand sturdymower,butonlybyproper care and
operation canyou expecttoreceivetheservice and long life
designed and builtinto it.
Sometime in thefuture yourmower mayneednewparts
toreplace those thatarewornorbroken. Ifso, go toyour
dealer and providehimwith themodeland partnumber.
CustomerInformation
Name______________________________________________
Purchased From______________________________________
DatePurchased______________________________________
ModelNo. ___________________________________________
SerialNo. ___________________________________________
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Itisthepurchaserand/oroperator’sresponsibilityto….
l Read and understand theinformation contained inthis
manual.
l Operate,lubricate,assembleand maintainthe
equipmentinaccordancewithallinstructionsand
safetyprocedures inthismanual.
l Inspecttheequipmentandreplace orrepairanyparts
thatare damagedorwornwhichunder continued
operationwouldcause damage,weartootherparts,
orcause asafetyhazard.
l Returntheequipmentorpartstotheauthorized
TaylorPittsburgh dealer,fromwhere itwas
purchased,forservice orreplacementofdefective
partsthatare coveredbywarranty.(TheTaylor
PittsburghFactorymayinspectequipmentorparts
before warrantyclaims are honored.)
l Paymentofallcostsincurred bythedealer fortraveling to
ortransporting theequipmentforwarrantyinspection and
orclaims.
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CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
Safety........................................................................ 6
AssemblyInstructions................................................ 8
BeforePuttingIntoService.......................................11
SafetyTraining......................................................... 12
OperationalSafety................................................... 14
TransportationSafety .............................................. 16
Attaching ToTractor................................................. 17
SizingPTO .............................................................. 19
OperatingInstructions ............................................. 20
Maintenance............................................................ 22
MaintenanceSafety................................................. 23
SafetyDecal'sAnd Locations.................................. 24
Notes....................................................................... 29
ReplacementParts.................................................. 30
PTOShaft Parts ...................................................... 32
Slip ClutchAssembly............................................... 34
PTOShaft CoverRemoval...................................... 35
GearboxParts ......................................................... 38

SAFETY
READAND FOLLOWTHEINSTRUCTIONS
INTHISMANUALAND ESPECIALLYINTHE
SAFETYSECTION.FAILURETODOSO
CANRESULTINSERIOUSINJURYOR
DEATH.
TAKE NOTE!THISSAFETYALERT
SYMBOLFOUND THROUGHOUTTHIS
MANUALISUSEDTOCALLYOUR
ATTENTIONTOINSTRUCTIONS
INVOLVINGYOUR PERSONALSAFETY
AND THESAFETYOFOTHERS.
THIS SYMBOL MEANS
ATTENTION!
BECOMEALERT!
YOUR SAFTEYIS INVOLVED
SIGNALWORDS:
The signalwords DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION areusedwith the
safetymessagesinthismanualand with eachsafetysigns.Theyare
defined asfollows:
DANGER: Indicatesan immediate hazardoussituation that, ifnot avoided,
couldresultinseriousinjuryordeath. This signalwordis to be limited to
the mostextremesituationstypicallyformachine componentsthat, for
functionalpurposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING: Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation that, ifnot avoided,
couldresultinseriousinjuryordeath, and includeshazardsthat are
exposedwhenguardsareremoved. It mayalsobe used toalertagainst
unsafe practices.
CAUTION: Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation that, ifnot avoided,
mayresultinminorormoderateinjury.It mayalsobe used to alertagainst
unsafe practice.
If youhaveanyquestionsnot answered inthis manualorrequireadditional
copiesorthemanualis damaged, pleasecontactyourdealerorTaylor
Pittsburgh Mfg., Inc.P.O.Box1200 Winfield, AL35594 [phone] or
www.taylorpittsburgh.com
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EQUIPMENTSAFETYGUIDELINES
l Safetyof the operator andbystandards is one ofthemainconcernsin designing and
developing amower.However,everyyear accidentsoccurwhichcouldhavebeen
avoided byafewsecondsofthoughtandamorecarefulapproachtohandling
equipment. You,theoperator,canavoid manyaccidents byobserving thefollowing
precautions and insistthoseworkingwithyou, orforyou, followthem.
l Inorder toprovide abetterview,certain photographsorillustrationsinthismanual
mayshowanassemblywithasafetyshieldremoved.However,equipmentshould
never be operatedin thiscondition.Keep allshieldsinplace.Ifshieldremoval
becomes necessaryfor repairs, replacetheshieldpriortouse.
l Replaceanysafetysignthatisnotreadableorismissing.Location ofsuchsafety
signs isindicatedinthismanual.
l Never usealcoholicbeveragesor drugsthatcan hinderalertnessor coordination
while operatingthisequipment. Consultyour doctor aboutoperatingthismachine
while takingprescriptionmedications.
l Underno circumstances shouldchildrenundertheageof18 beallowedto
workwiththisequipment.Do notallowpersonstooperateor assemblethis
unituntil theyhavereadthismanualandhavedevelopedathorough
understanding ofthesafetyprecautionsand ofhowitworks. Reviewthesafety
instructionswith allusersannually.
l Thisequipmentisdangeroustochildren andpersonsunfamiliarwithits operation.
The operator shouldbe aresponsible,properlytrainedand physicallyable person
familiar withfarmmachineryand trainedin thisequipment’soperations. If theelderly
are assisting withfarmwork, their physical limitationsneed tobe recognized and
accommodated.
l Useatractorequipped withaRoll OverProtectiveSystemand seatbelts. (ROPS)
l Never exceed thelimitsofapieceofmachinery.If itsabilitytodoajob,ortodoso
safely, is inquestion- DON’TTRYIT.
l Donotmodifythe equipmentinanyway.Unauthorized modificationcould resultin
seriousinjuryor deathand mayimpairthefunctionandlifeof the equipment.
l Inadditiontothedesignandtheconfirmation ofthisimplement,includingsafety
signs andsafetyequipment,hazardcontrolandaccidentprevention aredependent
upon the awareness,concern,prudence,andpropertraining of personnel involved in
the operation, transport, maintenance,and storage ofthemachine. Refer alsoto
safetymessages and operationinstructionineachoftheappropriatesections ofthe
tractorandmower manuals. Paycloseattentiontothe safetysigns affixed tothe
tractorandthe rotarymower. 7

FLEX HITCH ROTARYMOWERASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS
STEP1
Placerotarymower onaflat,level surface. (SeeFigureA)
STEP2
Removethe wired on PTOshaft.Removethe(2) boltsthatareontheliftarm
lugs,andtheboltholding thepivotshield on. (SeearrowsFigureC) Placethe
(3)bolts,thepivotshield and the PTOshafttothe side (See FigureB) you will
replacetheseitems asyou puttheunit together forservice.
STEP3
Rotatearmsuptoastanding position(See FigureD) and replacethe (2) two
boltsonceyou getarmstofullforward positionwiththeswivel links belowthe
bolts (See FigureEon page10).
STEP4
Then raisebracearmsupandthroughwhere theybolttopivotbar (SeeFigure
F&Gonpage10).
STEP5
Installthepivotshield withbolt,through shield and through liftarms andout
other sideofshield. (See holeFigGon page10). NOTE: Besure long sideof
shieldistowardstractor. Onceyou gettheboltinplaceitshouldlooklike
(FigureHon Page10).
STEP6
Be sure and tightenall nutsand bolts. (FigureI on page10iscomplete unit
assembled)
CONTINUETOINSTRUCTIONSON PAGE11, BEFOREPUTTING
UNITINTOSERVICE
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FigureA FigureB
FigureC FigureD

FigureE FigureF
FigureG FigureH
FigureI
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CAUTION:
DONOT over fillgearbox.Thiscould causedamagetooilseals andcancause
permanentdamagetothe gearbox.This issue will notbe covered under warranty.
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BEFOREPUTTINGROTARYMOWER INTOSERVICE
(IMPORTANT-INSTRUCTIONSPRIORTOSTART UP)
SHIPPEDWITH OILIN GEARBOX
SHIPPED WITHOUTGREASEINGREASE FITTINGS.
UNITMUSTBESERVICEDBEFOREUSING.
• *WhenAdding OilUse Multi-Purpose GearOil(I.E.S.A.E.80w/90 or
S.A.E. 85w/140 Multi-purpose gearoil)inGearbox.
• For all GreaseFittingsuseTYPE/gradeIItubegrease.
STEP1 Placerotarymowersothatthe deckis secure and level.
STEP2 Remove1/2” PipePlug (Located attopofgearbox)and 1/8”PipePlug
(locatedatlower 1/3ofgearbox)ifoilcomesoutlower hole replacelower plug
immediatelyand continueto Step4. If no oilcomesout continueto Step3.
STEP3 Nowthat you havecheckedthegearboxlubricationlevel and itisnotlevel with
1/8”hole, add oneofthemulti-purpose gearoilslistedabove* throughtop
1/2”holeuntillubricationislevel withlower 1/8"hole.
STEP4 Replaceboththe 1/2” pipeplug(locatedattop ofgear box)and 1/8"pipe plug
(located atlower 1/3ofgearbox)andcleanawayanyexcessoil.
STEP5 Grease(withagrade II type tubegrease),
The following zerks:
Tail wheel, wheel fork (SeeFigureM-1, page22).
Tail wheel fork (SeeFigureM-1, page22).
BothU-Joints onthePTOShaft (SeeFigureM-2,page22).
STEP6 Inspectallguardstoinsuretheyarein goodworking order.If notreplace
beforeusing.
STEP7 Checkallbolts,nuts andbelttoinsuretheyare tightandsecure.

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SAFETYTRAINING
l Safetyisaprimaryconcern inthedesignand manufactureofour product.
Unfortunately,ourefforts toprovide safeequipmentcanbewiped outbyasingle
careless actof anoperatororbystander.
l Inadditiontothedesignandconfigurationofequipment,hazardcontrol and
accidentprevention aredependentupon theawareness,concern,prudenceand
proper trainingofpersonnelinvolved in the operation,transport,maintenanceand
storage ofthisequipment.
l It hasbeen said,“The bestsafetydeviceisaninformed,careful operator.”Weask
you tobethatkindofoperator.Itistheoperator’sresponsibilitytoread and
understandallsafetyand operatinginstructionsin themanual andtofollowthem.
Accidents can beavoided.
l Working withunfamiliar equipmentcanlead tocarelessinjuries.Read thismanual,
and themanualforyour tractor,beforeassemblyoroperating,toacquaintyourself
withthemachines.If thismachineisusedbyanyperson otherthanyou,oris
loanedorrented,itistherotarymowerowner’sresponsibilitytomakecertain that
owner's manual beavailable totheoperatorpriortooperating:
1- Reads and understandstheoperator’smanuals.
2- Isinstructedin safeand properuse.
l Knowyour controlsandhowtostoptractor,engine,andthemower quicklyin an
emergency. Read this manual and theone provided withyour tractor.
l Train all newpersonnel and reviewinstructionsfrequentlywithexisting workers. Be
certainonlyaproperlytrainedandphysicallyablepersonwill operatethe
machinery.Aperson who hasnotread and understoodall operatingand safety
instructionsisnotqualifiedtooperatethe machine.Anuntrained operatorexposes
himselfand bystanderstopossibleseriousinjuryor death.If theelderlyare
assistingwithfarmwork,theirphysicallimitationsneed toberecognized and
accommodated.

PREPARTION
l Neveroperatethe tractorandmoweruntil you haveread andcompletelyunderstand
thismanual,theTractorOperator’sManual,andeachof the safetymessagesfoundon
thesafetysignsonthe tractorandmower.
l Personalprotectionequipmentincludinghardhat,safetyglasses,safetyshoes,andglovesare
recommendedduringassembly,installation,operation,adjustment, maintenance,repairing,
removal,ormovingthe implement. Donotallowlonghair,loosefittingclothing,orjewelrytobe
aroundequipment.
l PROLONGEDEXPOSURETOLOUD NOISE MAYCAUSE PERMANENTHEARINGLOSS!
Tractorswithorwithoutmowersattached can oftenbenoisyenoughtocausepermanent, partial
hearingloss.Werecommendthatyou wearhearingprotectiononafull-timebasisifthenoisein
theoperator’sposition exceeds80db.Noiseover80dbonalong-term basiscancausesevere
hearingloss.Noiseover90 db adjacenttothe operatoroveralong-termbasismaycause
permanent, totalhearingloss. NOTE: Hearingloss fromloudnoise(fromtractors,chainsaws,
radios,andothersuchsourcesclosetotheear) iscumulativeoveralifetimewithouthopeof
naturalrecovery.
l Operatethemoweronlywithatractorequippedwithan approvedRoll-Over-ProtectiveSystem
(ROPS).Alwayswearyourseatbelt. Seriousinjuryofeven deathcouldresultfromfallingoff the
tractor — particularlyduringaturnoverwhen the operatorcouldbepinnedundertheROPSorthe
tractor.
l Cleararea tobecutofstones,branchesorotherdebristhatmightbe thrown,causinginjuryor
damage.
l Operateonlyindaylight orgood artificiallight.
l Ensuremowerisproperlymounted,adjustedandingoodoperatingcondition.
l Ensurethat all safetyshieldingandsafetysignsareproperlyinstalledandingoodcondition.
STARTINGANDSTOPPINGSAFETY
l Check the tractormastershieldoverthe PTOstub shaft. Makesureitisingood condition and
fastenedsecurelytothetractor.Purchaseanewshieldifoldshieldisdamaged ormissing.
l All tractorsthatarenotequippedwitha“live”powertakeoff (PTO)need tobeequippedwithan
over-runningPTOclutch.Theseareavailablethroughmostfarmequipmentstores.NOTE: The
additionofan over-runningPTOclutchmaychangethelengthofthe PTOdriveline required.Pay
extraattentiontotheinstructionsonthePTOdriveline Installation.Besurethatthedriveline
systemguardingisadequate.
l MoweroperatingpowerissuppliedfromtractorPTO. RefertoyourtractormanualforPTO
engagement and disengagement instructions.Knowhowtostop tractorand mowerquicklyincase
ofanemergency.
l When engagingPTO, the engine RPMshouldalwaysbe atidlespeed.Onceengaged and ready
tostartcutting, raisePTO speedto540 RPMand maintainthroughout cuttingoperation.
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OPERATIONAL SAFETY
l The useofthisequipmentissubjecttocertain hazardsthatcannotbe protected
againstbythe mechanicalmeansor productdesign.Alloperatorsofthis
equipmentmustread andunderstand thisentiremanual,paying particular attention
tosafetyand operatinginstructions,prior tousing.Ifthere issomethinginthis
manual you do notunderstand,askyour supervisor,oryour dealer,toexplain itto
you.
l Mostaccidentsoccurbecauseofneglectorcarelessness. Keepallhelpersand
bystandersatleastseveral hundred feetfroman operating rotarymower.Only
properlytrainedpeople shouldoperatethismachine.
lWhen machineisoperatedin populated areaswhere thrownobjectscouldinjure
personsorproperty, operation mustbestoppedwhenanyonecomes within
several hundredfeet.
l The majorityoftheaccidentsinvolveentanglementonthe driveline,injuryof
bystandersbythe objectsthrownbythe rotatingblades,and operatorsbeing
knockedoffthetractor bylowhanging limbsandthen beingrun over bythe mower.
Accidentsare mostlikelytooccurwithmachinesthatare loanedor rented to
someone who hasnotreadtheowner’smanualand isnotfamiliar witharotary
mower.
l The rotarymower is designed foruseonlyon tractorswith 540-RPM power takeoff.
l Installandsecure all guardsandshieldsbeforestartingoroperating.The discharge
chute,bands,flaps,driveline guardsandtractor,shieldsshouldbeusedand
maintainedin goodworking condition.Theyshould beinspectedcarefully,atleast
daily,formissingorbrokencable,chainlinks,shields, orguards. (Wornitemsmust
be replacedat oncetoreducepossibilityof injury)
l Disengagepower takeoff(PTO)andplacetransmission in neutralbefore attempting
tostartengine.
l Manyvaried objects,suchas wire,cable,rope, orchains,canbecome
entangledintheoperatingpartsofthemower.Theseitemscouldthen swing
outside thehousingatgreatervelocitiesthantheblades.Suchasituation is
extremelyhazardous. Inspectthecutting areafor suchobjects before mowing.
Removeanylikeobjectsfrom the site.
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OPERATIONAL SAFETY continued...
l Never allowthecuttingbladetocontact suchitems. Cutmaterialhigheratfirst,
allowing rotarymower toclear hiddenobjects.Never assumean area isclear.
AlwaysCheck!
l Alwaysstopthetractor,disengage PTO,setbrake,shutoffthetractorengine,
removethe ignitionkey,lower implementtothe ground and allowmower bladesto
cometoacompletestopbeforedismountingtractor.Never leaveequipment
unattendedwiththe tractorrunning.
l Never placehandsor feetunder mower withtractorengine runningorbeforeyou
are sureall motionhasstopped.Stayclearofallmoving parts.
l Donotreachorplaceanypartofyour bodyunderequipmentuntilitisblocked
securely.
l Donotallowriderson the rotarymower ortractoratanytime.Thereis no safeplace
for anyriders.
l Donotoperateunlessallpersonnel,livestock,andpets are several hundredfeet
awaytoprevent injurybythrownobjects.
l Never operatetractorandrotarymower undertreeswithlowhanginglimbs.
Operatorscan beknocked offthetractor andthen run over bythe rotatingblades.
l The rotatingpartsofthismachinehavebeen designedand tested forrugged use.
However,theycould failuponimpactwithheavy,solid objects suchassteel
guardrailsandconcreteabutment.Suchimpact couldcausethebrokenobjects to
be thrownoutward atveryhigh velocities.Toreducethe possibilityofproperty
damage,seriousinjury,or even death,never allowthecuttingbladestocontact
suchobstacles.
l Stopmower and tractorimmediatelyupon strikinganobstruction.Turn engine off,
removekey, inspect andrepair anydamage before resuming operation.
l Stayalertfor uneven terrain,holes,rocks,androotsandotherhiddenhazards.
Keep awayfromdrop-offsandhazardsthatcouldcauseroll over.
l Useextremecareand maintainminimumground speed when transporting or
operatingonhillsides,over roughground andwhen operatingclosetoditchesor
fences. Becarefulandslowdownwhen turningsharpcornersandchanging
direction onslopes.Donotstartorstop suddenlyon slopes. Avoid operation on
steepslopes. Inextremelyuneven terrain,rearwheelsweights,fronttractorweight,
and/ortire ballast should beused toimprovestability.
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OPERATIONAL SAFETY continued...
l Passrotarymower diagonallythroughsharpdipsandavoid sharpdropsto
prevent“hangingup” tractorandrotarymower.Practicewill improveyour skills
in maneuvering on rough terrain.Alwayscutdownslopes,never across the
face.Always check tractormanualfor proper useon slopes.
l Whenusingaunit,aminimum20%oftractorandequipmentweightmust beon
tractorfrontwheels.Withoutthisweight,tractorcouldtipover,causingpersonal
injuryor death.Theweightmaybe attained withafront- end loader,frontwheel
weights, ballastin the tiresorfronttractorweights.Whenattainingaminimum
20% oftractorandequipmentweighton thefrontwheels,you mustnotexceed
theROPSweightcertification.Weighthe tractor andequipment. Donotguess
or estimate!
TRANSPORT SAFETY
l Complywithstateand locallawsgoverninghighwaysafetyand movementof
farmmachineryon publicroads.
l The useofflashingamber lightsisacceptable in mostlocalities.However,some
localitiesprohibittheir use.Locallawsshouldbecheckedforalllightingand
markingrequirements.
l Atalltimes, when driving thetractorandequipmentontheroador highway
under 20mph (32kph) useflashing amber warning lightsand aslowmoving
vehicle (SMV) identificationemblem. Donotexceed 20mph (32kph).Reduce
speedon roughroads and surfaces.
l Plan your routetoavoid heavytraffic.
l Always install transportlocks,pinsor brackets before transporting.
l Donotdrinkand drive.
l Be asafeandcourteousdriver.Alwaysyield tooncomingtrafficinall situations,
includingnarrowbridges,intersections,etc. Watchfor trafficwhen operating
near orcrossingroadways.
l Turn curvesorgoupordownhillsonlyatalowspeedandatagradualsteering
angle.Makecertainthataleast20%ofthe tractor’sweightison the front
wheelstomaintainsafesteerage.Slowdownon rough oruneven surface.
Always checktractor manualforproperuseonslopes.
l Useextremecareand maintainminimumgroundandwhen operating closeto
ditchesorfences.Be careful when turning sharpcorners.
l Never allowriders on eithertractor or mower.

ATTACHINGTOTRACTOR
STEP1 Attachtotractor's category1threepointhitchasdescribedin
theTractor'sOperator’sManual.
WARNING
Failure toinstallretaining clipongearboxinputshaft would allowdriveline to
swing freelyifbolt isshearedcausingpossibleinjuryor death.
STEP2
Determine ifthePTOshaftneedstobeshortened.
NOTE:
Due tothe manyvariationsin thetractorhitchpoints anddistancesbetween
equipmentgearboxinputshaftandtractorPTOout putshafts,somecombinations
mayrequire PTOshafts tobeshortened as describedbythe following steps.
STEP3
Raiseand lower rotarymower in ordertolocatetheshortestdistancebetween
equipmentgearboxinputshaftandtractorPTOoutputshaft.Withtherotary
mower in theshortestdistancepositionshutdownthetractorandSECURELY
BLOCKROTARYMOWER IN POSITION.
STEP4
Pull apartPTOshaft andattachouter section totractor PTOoutput shaft.NOTE:
Be sure topullonPTOshaftsection toensureyokehaslockedintoplace.
WARNING
Never stand between
tractorandrotarymower
while backinguptractor
tothehitch.
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STEP5 PlaceandholdinnerPTOshaft sectionnexttooutersectionand
check ifPTOshaft istoolong.Eachsectionshouldendapproximately3
inchesshortofreachingu-jointshieldontheoppositesection.If the
shaft istoolongmeasure3inchesback fromeachu-jointshieldand
marktheothershaft section.Besuretodothisfor bothPTOshaft
halves.NOTE: Donot cutPTOshaft sectionsatthistime.
STEP6
Raiserotarymower and removeblocking. Raiseandlower rotarymower in
order tolocatethelongest distancebetween equipment inputshaftandthe
tractorPTOoutput shaft.Withtherotarymower in thelongestdistanceposition,
shutdownthetractor andSECURELYBLOCKTHEROTARYMOWER IN
POSITION.
STEP7
Asin step 5holdPTOshaftsectionstogetherandcheck for aminimumof6
inches ofoverlap.IfPTOshafthasbeenmarked forcuttingtheoverlap isthe
distancemeasuredbetween thetwomarks.IfthePTOshafthas lessthana6
inchoverlap, DONOTUSE.Contact your authorizedTaylor PittsburghDealer.
NOTE
IfthePTOshaft lengthistoolonggoto SIZINGPTOSHAFT (page19)
STEP8
Applyanymulti-purposegreasetotheoutside ofthemale(inner) PTOshaft
section.AssemblePTOshaftand install onrotarymowerand tractor.
NOTE: If you sheartheboltthatattachesthePTOshafttothegearboxreplacewitha
grade 2bolt only. Replacement withanothergradeof bolt will void your warranty
and maycauseterminal damagetothePTOshaft,gearbox, or tractor.
WARNING - Failure toinstallretainingclipongearboxinputshaftwouldallow
driveline toswing freelyifboltisshearedcausing possible injuryor
death.
STEP9
Pull ontractorside of PTOshaftyoketobe sureit haslocked in place. Make
certain PTOshaft shielding isin placeand goodworking condition.
STEP10
The PTOshaft shield is anon-rotatingdesignandmustbesecuredprior to
equipmentuse.Using thechainoneachyokeshieldattachtoafixed objecton
the tractor and equipment endsthatwill notallowthePTOshaft shield torotate
during operation.
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