Ford Series 939 60 Inch Rotary Cutter Operator’s Manual Instant Download (Publication No.42886011)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A careful operator is the best operator. Most
accidents can be avoided by observing certain
precautions. Read and take the follow- ing
precautions before operating this cutter to help
prevent ac- cidents. Equipment shoutd be operated
only by those who are responsible arid instructed
to do so.
THE TRACTOR
15. Read the Operator's Manual carefully before
using the trac- tor. Lack of operating knowledge
can lead to accidents.
16. Use an approved Rollbar and Seat Belt for
safa operation. Overturning a tractor without a
rollbar can result in death or injury. If your
tractor is not equipped with a rollbar and seat
belt, see your Ford Tractor Equipment Dealer.
THE CUTTER
17. Always use the seat belt when the rollbar is
installed. Do net use the seat belt if the
rollbar is removed from the tractor.
1. Read this manual carefully to acquaint
yourself with the Rotary Cutter. Working with
unfamiliar equipment can lead to accidents.
18. Use the handholds and step plates when
getting on and off the tractor to prevent falls.
Keep steps and platform cleared of mud and debris.
2. Do not aîter your cutting equipment.
3. Keep all shields in place and properly tighten
all mounting hardware.
19. Do not permit anyone but the operator to ride
on the tractor. There Is no safe place for extra
riders.
4, Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear
and replace with authorized service parts if an
excessive amount of wear is present.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
20. Never start the engine whìle standing beside
the tractor. Alvv'ays sit in the tractor seat
while starting the engine.
5. If safety decals become illegible, they should
be replaced.
21. Never run the tractor engine in a closed
building without ade- quate ventilation, as the
exhaust fumes are very dangerous.
OPERATING THE CUTTER
6. Never allow anyone to ride on the cutter.
22. Always set the hydraulic selector lever in
Position Control when attaching equipment,
transporting equipment, and when no equipment is
attached.
7. Clear the area of people and debris before
commencing cut- ting operation.
23. Never allow an open flame near the fuel tank
or battery.
8. AlwayS keep the discharge side of the cutter
directed away from people and objects which could
be struck by debris thrown from the cutter.
24. Use the flasher warning lamp when traveling
on public roads, day or night, unless prohibited
by law in your state.
9. Do not operate the cutter in the transport
position.
25. Make sure the PTO shìeld is installed when
using PTO-driven equipment, and always replace
the PTO shield if damaged.
10. Never wear loose clothing when operating the
power take- off, or around equipment that is
rotating.
26. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop,
and shut off the engine before getting off the
tractor.
11. Never clean or adjust PTO-driven equipment
with the traçtor engine running.
27. Never park the tractor on a steep incline.
12. Never leave equipment in the raised position.
28. Use care when operating on steep grades to
maintain proper stability.
13. The operator should never get off the tractor
whlle it ?e In motfon.
29. Keep the tractor in gear when going downhill.
14. Whan operating PTO-driven equipment, always
shut off t?je engine and wait for the PTO to stop
turning befgre getting off the tractor and before
disconnecting the equipment,
30. If the front end tends to rise, install front
end or front wheel weights. Do not continue to
operate with a light front end.
31. Always drive the tractor at speeds compatible
with safety, especially when operating over rough
ground, crossing dit- ches, slopes, or when
turning.
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOL VED!
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PRE-OPERATION
Figure 1 Ford 939 Rotary Cutter
GENERAL INFORMATION
PREPARING THE TRACTOR
To provide better tractor stability when the
mower is operating over uneven terrain, the front
of the tractor should be weighted with cast iron
weights and/or the front tires should be filled
with liquid ballast as outlined in your Tractor
Operator's Manual.
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a
Ford Series 939-60 inch. (1.52 m) Rotary Cutter.
In order to assist you in receiving the maximum
benefits from your rotary cutter, we have set out
some suggestions for you to follow.
ATTACHING THE CUTTER
The Ford Series 939 Rotary Cutter, Figure 1 is a
Light- duty cutter recommended for light to
medium cutting conditions, such as encountered in
maintenance of pastures, airports, vineyards and
orchards.

1. Back the tractor up to the cutter (the tractor
   hydraulic selector lever should be in Position
   Control).
2. Lower the tractor hydraulic lift control lever
   and secure the tractor lower links to the cutter
   hitch pins.

The cutter is designed for 540 rpm P.T.O.
operation with tractors of 40 P.T.O. horsepower
or less that have Category I lift linkage. 2
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PRE-OPERATION
NOTE It is advisable to use stabilizer bars to
pre- vent side to side movement of the cutter. If
Y do not have them, they are available (for
certain models) from your Word Tractor Dealer. On
some models of tractors, a turn buckle
arrangement is used in lieu of stablizer bars, to
prevent side movement of the lower links.
4. Adjust the height-of-cut by loosening the two
set collars (2), Figure 2, and then raising or
lowering the gauge wheel (3) to the desired
height of cut. Secure the gauge wheel in place by
tightening the set collars.
CAUTION Place suitable blocking under the
cufter to prevent it from lowering while making
repairs or ad- justments.
3. Attach the top link, to the rotary cutter
A-Frame.

• CAUTION A 3/4I.D., I- I/2 0,D. 18
• gauge flat washer, which comes with the cufter,
  is required between the linch
• pin and the A-Frame to prevent the linch pin from
  being pulled through( the slot,
• Stop the tractor engine and disengage tha trac-
  tor P.T.O.
• Place a few drops of oil on the P.T,O. shaft.
• Push the Spring-Loaded pin on the cutter drive
  shaft inward, then slide the univers8l joint ever
  the tractor P.T.O. shaft until the pin lecks in
  place.

• Figure 2 Adjust Height Cut
• Gauge Wheel
• Set Collars
• Gauge Wheel Main Frame
• 1/2 x 1-1/2 Bolt

CAUTION Make sure the trgotor P.T.0. shaft
safety shield is in position after the oufter ic
installed.
HEIGHT-OF-CUT-ADJUSTMENT
5. Lower the cutter very slowly until the gauge
wheel rests on the ground and the cutter is level
front-to-rear or slightly higher at the rear.
Then position the adjustable stop on the quadrant
against the lift control lever so the cutter can
be returned to the same cutting height.
To achieve maximum cutting efficiency and provide
the most uniform cut, the cutter is normaIIY
operated in a level position or with the rear
higher. Leveling ad- justment and height-of-cut
adjustment are madp as follows,
6. Adjust the length of the top link so that the
pin connecting it to the cutter is centered in
the slot of the A-Frame.
1. Be sure the tractor hydraulic selector lever
lg in Position Control,
IMPORTANT Be sure there is clearance be- tween
the cutter deck and the P.T.0. driveline to
prevent damage durii transport.
2. Move the tractor and the attached cutter to a
level surface.
3. Raise the cutter off the ground with the
hydraulic lih control lever.
7. Level the cutter side-to-side with the
right-hand lift link leveling crank.