OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE & PARTS MANUAL Rear Mount Slasher€¦ · BEFORE USING THE SLASher....

OPERATOR, MAINTENANCE & PARTS MANUAL

Rear Mount Slasher4SLA45, 5SAL45, 5SLA75 & 6SAL75

REAR 18 PARRAMATTA RD HOMEBUSH NSW 2140 T. 61 2 9746 9060 / F. 61 2 9746 [email protected] / WWW.SXM.COM.AU

Southern CroSS MoWerS PtY LtD t/A Southern CroSS AG MAChInerYABn 54 062 931 775

* Image depicts 6FT Slasher (6SAL75)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction................................................................................................................................................................ 01

Safety •SafetyInstructions.......................................................................................................................................... 02

•GeneralSafetyGuidelines............................................................................................................................. 03

•Employer/ControllerResponsibilities……….....………………………………............................................... 04

•Supervision,InstructionandTraining……………………………………........................................................ 04

•Inspection,MaintenanceandRepair............................................................................................................. 04

•ServiceandMaintenanceSafety................................................................................................................... 04

•Start-UpSafety................................................................................................................................................ 05

•Operation.…………………………………………………………........................................................................ 05

•OperationSafety............................................................................................................................................. 05

•PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)…………………………....................................................................... 05

•StorageandTransport………………………………………………................................................................... 05

•StorageSafety.............................……………………....................................................................................... 05

•TransportSafety...........................……………………...................................................................................... 05

•Modifications………………………………....................................................................................................... 06

•SafetySigns.................................................................................................................................................... 06

•InstallationofSafetySigns............................................................................................................................ 06

AssemblyInstructions(Step1-7)........…………….................................................................................................... 07

•Step8PTOShaftFirstFitting........................................................................................................................ 10

PriortoOperation………………………………........................................................................................................... 11

Preparation………………………………………………………………………............................................................... 12

StartingandStoppingSafety.……………………………………………….................................................................. 12

TransportationSafety.……………………....................................................................………………………………… 14

AttachingtoTractor.………………………………………………………....................................................................... 15

OperatingInstructions............................................................................................................................................... 15

PreoperationalAdjustments..................................................................................................................................... 15

MaintenanceSafety.…………………………………………......................................................................................... 16

StorageSafety.…………………………………………................................................................................................. 16

SafetyDecalLocations.............................................................................................................................................. 17

SlasherSafetyDecals................……………………………………………................................................................... 18

MaintenanceSchedule..........………………………………………………....................................................................20

TroubleshootingGuide.……………………………………………………..................................................................... 21

ForFurtherInformation.....................................................................………………………………………………….... 24

SlasherPartsDiagram..........………….…...……………………………….................................................................... 25

SlasherPartsList...............……………….…...………………………………................................................................ 26

Warranty&RegisterYourWarranty.……………….…...…………………………....................................................... 28

WarrantyProcess...............………………..………………………………..................................................................... 29

Manufacturers statement: Duetocontinuing improvementsSouthernCrossAgMachineryPtyLtdreservesthe right to modify machinery design and specifications provided herein without any preliminary notice.Informationprovidedhereinisofdescriptivenature.

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WarningREADTHEOPERATOR,MAINTENANCEANDPARTSMANUAL BEFOREUSINGTHESLASher.

INTRODUCTION

SouthernCrossAgMachinerySlashersareavailablein4ft(45HP),5ft(45HP),5ft(75HP)and6ft(75HP).

ThismanualcontainsvaluableinformationaboutyournewSlasher.Ithasbeencarefullypreparedtogiveyouhelpfulsuggestionsforoperating,adjustingandservicingyourSlasher.Keepthismanualhandyforfrequentreference. All new operators or ownersmust review themanual before using the equipment and at leastannuallythereafter.

Itistheowner’sand/oroperator’sresponsibilityto;•Readandunderstandtheinformationcontainedinthismanual.•Operate, lubricate, assemble andmaintain the equipment in accordance with all instructions and safetyproceduresinthismanual.•Inspecttheequipmentandreplaceorrepairanypartsthataredamagedorwornwhichcouldcausedamage,weartootherparts,orcauseasafetyhazard.

PleasecontactyourSouthernCrossAgMachineryDealerifyouneedanyfurtherassistancewithyourSlasheroradditionalcopiesofthemanual.Visitourwebsitewww.sxm.com.auforacompletelistofdealersinyourarea.Youcanalsodownloadadditionalcopiesofthismanualfromourwebsite.

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Safety

Safety InstructionsRemember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.

The alert symbol is used throughout this manual. It indicates attention is required and identifies hazards. Follow the recommended precautions.

The safety alert symbol means… ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

CAUTIONThe caution symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

WARNINGThe Warning Symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

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The Danger Symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

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SAFETY

Safety InstructionsSouthern Cross Ag Machinery encourages good safety practices. Good safety practices not only protectyoubutalso thepeoplearoundyou.Pleaseensure thateveryoneusingthisequipment is familiarwith therecommendedoperatingandmaintenanceprocedures,hasreadandunderstoodtheOperatorsManualandfollowsall thesafetyprecautions.Mostaccidents canbeprevented.Donot risk serious injuryordeathbyignoringgoodsafetypractices.

The alert symbol is used throughout thismanual andon the product safety decals. This symbol indicatesattentionisrequiredandidentifieshazardsconcerningyourpersonalsafetyandthesafetyofothers.Pleasefollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Thesafetyalertsymbolmeans… ATTENTION!BECOMEALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!

CautionTheCautionSymbolindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationthat,ifnotavoided,mayresult inminorormoderateinjury.Itmayalsobeusedtoalertagainstunsafepractices.

WarningTheWarningSymbolindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationthat,ifnotavoided,could resultindeathorseriousinjuryandincludeshazardsthatareexposedwhenguardsare removed.Itmayalsobeusedtoalertagainstunsafepractices.

DangerTheDangerSymbolindicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationthat,ifnotavoidedwillresultin deathorseriousinjury.Thissignalwordistobelimitedtothemostextremesituations,typicallyformachinecomponentsthat,forfunctionalpurposes,cannotbeguarded.

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General Safety Guidelines•Haveafirst-aidkitavailableforuseandknowhowtouseit.

•Haveafireextinguisheravailable,storedinahighlyvisiblelocationandknowhowtouseit.

•Wearappropriateprotectivegear.Thislistmayincludebutisnotlimitedto: –hardhat –protectiveshoeswithslipresistantsolesandsteelcaps –protectiveglassesorgoggles –heavygloves –wetweathergear –hearingprotection –respiratororfiltermask

•Read and understand the Operator’sManual and all safety decals before operating, servicing, adjusting,repairingorhitchingtheequipment.

•DonotattemptanyunauthorisedmodificationstoyourSouthernCrossAgMachineryproductasthiscouldaffectfunctionorsafetyandcouldaffectthelifeoftheequipment.

•NeverstartoroperatetheSlasherexceptfromtheoperator’sstationonthepowerunit.

•Inspectandcleantheworkingareabeforeoperating.Removeallobstructionssuchasrocks,stumpsandwire.

•Keephands,feet,clothing,andhairawayfrommovingparts.

•Ensurebystandersareclearoftheareabeforeoperating.Aminimumdistanceof100metresshouldbekeptfromallbystanderswhenSlasherisinoperation.

•Never operate this equipment while using alcoholic beverages or drugs that can hinder alertness orcoordination.Consultyourdoctoraboutoperatingthismachinewhiletakinganymedication.

•Undernocircumstancesshouldchildrenundertheageof18beallowedtoworkwithoraroundthisequipment.Donotallowanyonetooperateorassemblethisequipmentuntiltheyhavereadandunderstoodthismanual.

•Thisequipmentisdangeroustoanyoneunfamiliarwithitsoperation.Theoperatorshouldberesponsible,properly qualified and physically able person familiar with farm machinery and competent in this equipmentsoperation.

•All new operators or owners must review the manual before using the equipment and at least annuallythereafter.

•Inordertoprovideaclearview,certainillustrationsinthismanualmayshowanassemblywithasafetyguardremovedequipmentshouldneverbeoperatedinthiscondition.Keepallguardsinplace.Ifguardremovalbecomesnecessaryforrepairs,reinstalltheguardspriortouse.

•Replaceanysafetydecalthatisnotlegibleorismissing.Thelocationsofsuchsafetydecalsareindicatedinthismanual.

•Neverexceedthelimitsofapieceofmachinery.Ifitsabilitytodoajob,ortodososafely,isinquestion–DON’TTRYIT.

•In addition to the design of this implement, safety decals and safety equipment, accident prevention isdependentupontheawareness,commonsense,forethoughts,andpropertrainingofeveryoneinvolvedintheoperation,transport,maintenanceandstorageofthemachine.Alsorefertosafetymessagesandoperatinginstructionsineachoftheappropriatesectionsofthetractormanual.PaycloseattentiontothesafetydecalsaffixedtothetractorandtheSlasher.

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Employer/Controller ResponsibilitiesOH&Slegislationplacesobligationsontheemployer,orthecontrolleroftheSlasher,toidentifythehazardsandcontroltherisksassociatedwiththeuseoftheSlasherintheirworkplaceandtodosoinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructions.

WhenpurchasingaSlasher:

•Ensurethemanufacturer’sinstructionsareprovidedatthepointofpurchase.

•EnsuretheSlasherconformstoindustrysafetystandards.

•Discussyourneedswiththesupplier,toensuretheSlasheriscompatiblewiththepowerofyourtractorandisappropriatefortheintendedapplication–considerthespeedofyourtractor’sPTOanditscompatibilitywiththeSlasher’sgearbox.

•Seek practical advice and instruction from the supplier on the use and limitations of the Slasher. If youarehiring,leasingorborrowingaSlasheronatemporarybasis,getsafeuseinstructionsfromthepersonsupplyingit.

•TheemployermustprovidesafetyinstructionstoallthoseinvolvedinusingaSlasher.

•AcopyofsafetyinstructionsmustbekeptingoodconditionwiththeSlasher.

•Generally, the safety instructions should be the manufacturer’s instructions. Any variations from themanufacturer’s instructionsmust be based on a risk assessment andmust not remove any of the safetyfeaturesnorexposeanyonetorisks.

Supervision, Instruction and TrainingTheemployermustprovidesafesystemsofwork,adequatesupervision,instructionandtrainingtoallthoseinvolvedinusingaSlasher.TheymustbeinstructedinthesafeoperationoftheSlasher, includinghazardsspecifictotheworkplace,includingtheterrain,stabilityofthetractor,workingenvironmentandthelike.Theemployer should ensure that everyone achieves a level of understanding that enables them to safely andcompetentlyoperatetheSlasher.

Inspection, Maintenance and Repair•TheSlashermustbe inspectedaccordingtothemanufacturer’s instructions,prior touse.Seepage20forMaintenanceInstructions.

•Allproblemsidentifiedmustberectified,priortouse.

•TheSlashermustbemaintainedaccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructions.

•Replacementpartsmustbetotheoriginalmanufacturer’sspecificationsortheirequivalent.

•Safetysignsanddecalsshouldbelegible,maintainedandwherenecessaryreplaced.

•Repairsshouldbecarriedoutbyacompetentperson.

•Whensuspending theSlasher formaintenanceor repair,whetherattached to the tractororsuspended inanotherway,adequatesafetystandsmustbeusedtopreventinadvertentloweringoftheSlasher.

Service and Maintenance Safety•Stopengine,setbrake,removeignitionkeyandwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeservicing,adjusting,repairingorunplugging.

•Supporttheequipmentwithblocksorsafetystandsbeforeworkingbeneathit.

•Followgoodshoppracticesincluding: –keepserviceareacleananddry –besureelectricaloutletsandtoolsareproperlygrounded –useadequatelightforthejob.

•Useonlytools,jacksandhoistsofsufficientcapacityforthejob.

•Replaceandsecureallshieldsremovedduringservicingbeforeoperating.

•Useheavyleatherglovestohandlesharpobjects.

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Start-up Safety•Donotletinexperiencedoperatorsorchildrenusethisequipment.

•Placealltractorandmachinecontrolsinneutralbeforestarting.

•OperateonlywithRollOverProtectiveSystem(ROPS)andseatbeltequippedtractors.

•Donotoperateinsideabuildingunlessthereisadequateventilation.

•Ensureallshieldsareinplaceandingoodconditionbeforeoperating.

•StayclearofPTOshaftandmachinewhenengagingPTO.

OperationPrior touse, theSlasher shouldbe inspected to ensure it isworking correctly.All safety featuresmustbeincludedinthisinspection.Ifanysafetyfeatureisnotworkingcorrectly,theSlashermustnotbeused.TheSlashermustbeoperatedaccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructions.

Theoperatormustensurethatno-oneisexposedtorisksarisingfromtheslashingoperation.

Additionalsafetycontrolsmayberequiredwhenoperatinginthevicinityofpeopleortraffic–e.g.alongsidehighways,roadsorotherpublicareas.

Where adjustable or removable guarding is provided for specific applications, such as vineyards andhorticulture,andtheguardinghasbeenremovedorisnolongereffective,appropriatecontrolmeasuresmustbeimplemented.Thesecontrolsmustensurethattheriskof injuryiseliminatedorcontrolled.BeforeusingaSlasherinanapplicationotherthanthatoutlinedabove,theguardsmustbereadjustedorreplacedsoastobeeffective.

Operation Safety•Donotpermitriders.

•Donotwearloosefittingclothingduringoperation.

•Neveroperateover540PTOrpmspeed.

•Neveroperatetheequipmentintheraisedposition.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Priortouse,ariskassessmentmustbeundertakentodeterminetheappropriatePPErequired.AnyidentifiedPPEmustbeprovidedbytheemployerandmustbeusedbythoseinvolvedintheoperationandmaintenanceoftheSlasher.ExamplesofPPEareappropriatefootwearandhearing&eyeprotection.

Storage and TransportWhennot inuse, theSlashermustbe transportedandstoredaccording to themanufacturer’s instructions.Requirementsmay differwhen transporting a Slasherwithin a property and on a public road – youmustcomplywithallstatutoryrequirements.

Storage Safety•Storetheunitinanareaawayfromhumanactivity.

•Donotpermitchildrentoplayonoraroundthestoredmachine.

•Supporttheframeonstandsandblockstoprovideasecurebase.

Transport Safety•ReviewTransportSafetyinstructionsintractormanualbeforemoving.

•Checkwithlocalauthoritiesregardingtransportonpublicroads.Obeyallapplicablelawsandregulations.

•MakesuretheSMV(SlowMovingVehicle)emblemandallthelightsandreflectorsthatarerequiredbythelocalhighwayandtransportauthoritiesareinplace,areclean,andcanbeseenclearlybyallovertakingandoncomingtraffic.

•Neverhavetheequipmentinoperationduringtransport.

•Alwaystravelatasafespeed.

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ModificationsASlashershouldnotbemodifiedoraltered.However,ifitisnecessarytomakemodifications,theymustbedonebyacompetentpersonandbasedonariskassessment.Allmodificationsmustcomplywiththisindustrysafetystandard.

Beforeanymodificationsaredone,contactthemanufacturerorsupplier.

Anyonewhoundertakesmodificationssubsequentlyassumestheroleandresponsibilitiesofthedesignerandmanufacturer.ThisdoesnotincludeshorteningaPTOshaftandcoverwhenfirstinstallingtheSlasheronatractor(refertopage10fordetails).

TheinstructionsrelatingtotheSlasheranditsusemayneedtoberevisedfollowingamodification.

AnymodificationsmadewithoutmanufacturersapprovalwillvoidWarranty.

Safety Signs•Referpages17-19fortheapproximatelocationanddetailofsafetysigns.

•Keepallsafetysignscleanandlegibleandreplaceanythataredamagedormissing.

•When original parts are replaced, any safety signs affixed to those parts should be replaced as well.Replacementsafetysignsareavailablefromyourlocaldealer.

Installation of Safety Signs•Toinstallsafetysigns,ensuretheinstallationareaiscleananddry.Decideontheexactpositionbeforeyouremovethebackingpaper.Removethesmallestportionofthesplitbackingpaperandalignoverthespecifiedarea.Carefullypressinplace.

•Slowlypeelbacktheremainingpaperandsmooththeremainingportioninplace.Smallairpocketscanbepiercedwithapinandsmoothedout.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1TakeallthecomponentsoutfromthepackingcrateandplacetheSlasherdeckonaflatandlevelsurface.

STEP 2Inspecteachcomponent–liftarmframe(A),dragchain(B),bellshapedplasticsafetyguard(C),intake(D)anddischarge(E)assembles,slipclutch(F)andskidplates(G).Makesurethereisnodamagetotheparts.

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ROUGH CUTTING MOWER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1 Take all the components out from the packing crate and place the mower deck on flat and level surface.

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STEP 2 Inspect each component - lift arm frame, drag chain, metal guard shieldand skid plates etc. Make sure thereis no damage to the parts.

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STEP 3 Frist, install the metal plate to the gear box, using 4- M8x12 bolts and flat washers and tighten the bolts to attach the plate to the gear box.

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Second, install the metal guard shield to themower deck, using 4- M10 nuts and flat washers and lock washers and tighten the bolts to attach the guard shield securely tothe deck.

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STEP 1 Take all the components out from the packing crate and place the mower deck on flat and level surface.

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STEP 2 Inspect each component - lift arm frame, drag chain, metal guard shieldand skid plates etc. Make sure thereis no damage to the parts.

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STEP 3 Frist, install the metal plate to the gear box, using 4- M8x12 bolts and flat washers and tighten the bolts to attach the plate to the gear box.

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Second, install the metal guard shield to themower deck, using 4- M10 nuts and flat washers and lock washers and tighten the bolts to attach the guard shield securely tothe deck.

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STEP 3First,installtheplasticsafetyguard(AS8209)for45HPgearboxesand(AS8409)for75HPgearboxesusing thefoursupplied–M8x12Grade8.8bolts,flatandspringwashers.Tightentheboltstosecurelyattach thesafetyguardtothegearboxasshowninFigure5.Removethesideaccesspanelfromthesafetyguardusingthetworedplasticscrews.

Second,installtheslipclutchtothegearboxinputshaftbyslidingontothesixsplineshaft.Aftertheclutchhasbeenslidontothegearboxinputshaftthensecuretheclutchbyusingthetwo–M12x75Grade8.8bolts,nuts,springwashersandsuppliedretainerplate(referFigure6).PleaseinsertboltsintoretainerplateasshowninFigure7.Afterboltshavebeeninsertedpleaseensuretheclutchissecuredontoshaftpassingthroughthelockinggrooveonthegearboxinputshaft(Figure4).Tightennuts.Pleasenotethattheheadsoftheretainerboltwillnotturnastheretainerplatepreventstheheadsoftheboltsfromturning.Replacethesideaccesspaneltotheplasticsafetyguardusingthetworedplasticscrews.

STEP 4

Mount the front / intake safetyguard (Figure2-D) to theSlasherusingthefourM10x30Grade8.8bolts,flatandspringwashersandnylocknuts.TightentosecurelyfastensafetyguardtoSlasher.

Mounttherear/dischargesafetyguard(Figure2-E)totheSlasherusingthefourM10x30Grade8.8bolts,flatandspringwashersandnylocknuts.TightentosecurelyfastensafetyguardtoSlasher.

ChecktoseethattheU-boltsusedtosecurethechainsandwireropetotheSlasheraretight.

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STEP 5Install the lift arm (A-Frame) to theSlasher deck as shownbelowusingtheprovidedM16x70Grade8.8bolts.Tightenusingtheflatandspringwashersandnylocknuts.

STEP 6AttachthedragchaintotheA–frameandtheSlasherdeckusingfourshackles.Importantnote:ChainsandshacklessuppliedwithallSouthernCrossAgMachinerySlashersareratedandMUSTNOTbemodified. IfeithershacklesorchainsrequirereplacementpleasecontactyourlocaldealerorSouthernCrossAgMachineryforspecifications.

STEP 7Useyourtractororotherliftingdevice,witha ratingsuitabletoraisetheSlasherapproximately 250mmaboveground.Ensuretheunderneath oftheSlasherbodyisproperlysupportedby standsorblockswiththeapprovedweight capacity.MakesuretheSlasherisstableto ensuresafetyandDONOTINSTALLPTO DRIVELINEUNTILTHEASSEMBLY IS CoMPLeteD.

Installthetwoskidplatestotherightsideand theleftsideofthedeck.UsingeightM12x35 Grade8.8mountingboltsandeightflatwashers andeightlockwashersandeighthexnutsM12. Tightentheboltsandthenuts.

STEP 4 Install the lift arm frame (A-frame) to the mower deck using 2 - lynch pins and 2 - flat washers 16 and 2 - lock washers 16 and 2 - hex nuts M16. Tighten the bolts and the nuts.

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STEP 6 Use your tractor or other lifting dto raise the mower about 1 foot aboground, make sure the mower is stable to insure safety and DO NOT INSTALL PTO DRIVELINE UNTIL THASSEMBLY IS COMPLETEDInstall the two skside and the left side of the deck.Using 8- M12x35 mounting bolts and8-flat washers and 8 - lock washersand 8 - hex nuts M12. Tighten thebolts and the nuts.Assembly is now corotary cutter is ready for use.

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STEP 8 – PTO SHAFT FIRST FITTINGIftractorandSlasherhaveneverbeenusedtogetherbefore,pleasefollowtheinstructionsbelow:

a.Separatetheinnerandouterhalvesofthedriveshaft.

b.AttachthetractorendofthedriveshafttothetractorPTOoutputshaftandtheSlasherhalfto thegearboxinputshaftorslipclutch.

c.WiththeSlasherintheoperatingpositionholdtheshafthalvesparalleltoeachothertocheck thatthetwosectionsofthedriveshaftdonotclosecompletelynorextendtoapointlessthan onethirdoftheslidingsection.

d.RepeatStep(c)withSlasherinfullyraisedposition.

WARNING!refer to Maintenance Safety(pg.16)regardingworkingonormaintainingaSlasherwhenraisedusingthetractorthreepointlinkage.

e.IfthePTOshaftisdeterminedtobetoolong,cutequalamountsfrombothinnerandouterhalfshaftsandsafetyguardsusingadrop-saworhacksaw.Removeanyresidualburrsorfillingsfromcuttingandapplygreasetobothinnerandoutershafts.

f.IfthePTOshaftislessthanonethirdofthelengthoftheengagedslidingsection,pleasecontactyourdealer,asitmaybenecessarytoreplacewithalongerdriveshaft.

Thediagramfeaturedleftshowstheminimumengagedlengthfortri-lobaland4-toothstyle PTOshafts.

Note: Drawingunguardedschematiconly.NeveruseaPTOshaftwithoutapproved safetyguarding.

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PRIOR TO OPERATION

BEFORE PUTTING Slasher INTO SERVICE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO OPERATING MUST BE FOLLOWED.

SLASHER SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL IN GEAR BOX AND WITHOUT GREASE IN GREASE FITTINGS. UNIT MUST BE SERVICED BEFORE USING.

FillGearboxusingMultipurposeGearOil(85/140).ForallGreaseFittingsuseahigh-temp/ multipurposegrease.

STEP 1 PlaceSlashersothatthedeckissecureandlevel.

STEP 2 Removethebreatherpluglocatedattopofgearboxandplug/grubscrew(locatedonthesideor rearofthelowerhalfofgearbox).

STEP 3 Fillgearboxusingmultipurposegearoilthroughtopfillholeuntilgearoilislevelwithlowerhole.

STEP 4 Replaceboththebreatherplug(locatedattopofgearbox)andplug/grubscrew(locatedatlower 1/2ofgearbox)andcleanoffanyexcessoil.

STEP 5Greasethefollowingpoints: *BothUniversalJointsandSafetyGuardgreasepointsonthePTOShaft.

STEP 6 Inspectallguardstoinsuretheyareingoodworkingorderandproperlysecured.Ifnotreplacebeforeusing.

STEP 7 Checkallboltsandnutstoinsuretheyaretightandsecure.

CAUTIONDONOToverfillgearbox.Thiscouldcausedamagetooilsealsandcancausepermanent damagetothegearbox.Anydefectsorfailurescausedbyoverfillingwillnotbecovered underwarranty

BEFORE PUTTING ROUGH CUTTING MOWER INTO SERVICEIMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO OPERATING

T GREASE ORE USING.

or all Grease Fittings use a high-temp/multi-purpose grease.

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anent damage to the gearbox. This issue will not be covered

MOWER SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL IN GEAR BOX AND WITHOUIN GREASE FITTINGS. UNIT MUST BE SERVICED BEF

Fill Gearbox using Multi-Purpose Gear Oil. F

STEP 1 Place Rough Cutting Mower so that the deck is secSplug (located at lower with lower 1/3” of gearbox.) STEP 3 Fill gearbox using multi-purpose gear oil through top 1/2”until gear oil is level with lower 1/8” hole. STEP 4 Replace both the 1/2” pipe plug (located at top of gear box) and1/8” pipe plug ( located at lower 1/3 ofexcess oil. STEP 5 Grease the following zerks: *Both U-JoinSTEP 6 Inspect all guards to insure theyreplace before using. STEP 7 Check all bolts and nuts to insure they are tight and secure.

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PREPARATION

NeveroperatethetractorandSlasheruntilyouhavereadandcompletelyunderstandthismanual,theTractorOperator’sManualandeachofthemessagesfoundonthesafetydecalsonthetractorandSlasher.

Personalprotectionequipmentincludinghardhat,safetyglasses,safetyshoes,hearingprotectionandglovesare recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintenance, repairing, removal, ormoving the implement.Donotwear loosefittingclothingor jewelleryandbesure to contain longhairaroundequipment.

PROLONGEDEXPOSURETOLOUDNOISEMAYCAUSEPERMANENTHEARINGLOSS!TractorswithorwithoutSlashersattachedcanoftencreateenoughnoisetocausepermanenthearingloss.Werecommendthatyouusehearingprotectionatalltimes.Long-termexposuretonoiselevelsover80dbcancauseseverehearingloss.

NOTE: Hearinglossfromloudnoises(fromtractors,chain-saws,radios,andothersourcesclosetotheear)iscumulativeoveralifetime,withnochanceofnaturalrecovery.

Alwayswearyourseatbelt.SeriousinjuryorevendeathcouldresultfromfallingoffthetractorparticularlyduringarolloverwhentheoperatorcouldbetrappedundertheROPSorthetractor.

Clearareatobecutofstones,branchesandotherdebristhatmightbethrowncausinginjuryordamage.

Operateonlyindaylight.

DonotoperateSlasherindryconditionsasthereisariskofstartingfires.

EnsureSlasherisproperlymounted,adjustedandingoodoperatingcondition.

Ensurethatallsafetyguardsandsafetydecalsareproperlyinstalledandingoodcondition.

STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY

CheckthetractormasterguardoverthePTOshaft.Makesureitisingoodconditionandfastenedsecurelytothetractor.Purchaseanewguardifoldguardisdamagedormissing.

Alltractorsthatarenotequippedwitha“live”PowerTakeOff(PTO)needtobeequippedwithanover-runningPTOclutch.Theseareavailablethroughmostfarmmachinerydealers.

NOTE:Theadditionofanover-runningPTOclutchmaychangethelengthofthePTOdrivelinerequired.Payextraattention to the instructionsonthePTOdriveline installationreferpage10.Besure that thedrivelinesystemguardingissufficient.

SlasheroperatingpowerissuppliedfromthetractorPTO.RefertoyourtractormanualforPTOengagementanddisengagementinstructions.KnowhowtostopthetractorandSlasherquicklyincaseofanemergency.

TheengineRPMshouldalwaysbeatidlespeedwhenengagingthePTO.Onceengagedandyouarereadytostartcutting,increasethePTOspeedtoapproximately540RPMandmaintainthroughoutthecuttingoperation.

Theuseofthisequipment issusceptibletocertainhazardsthatcannotbeprotectedagainstbymechanicalmeansorproductdesign.Alloperatorsofthisequipmentmustreadandunderstandthisentiremanual,payingparticularattentiontosafetyandoperatinginstructions,priortousing.

Most accidents occur becauseof neglect or carelessness. Keep all assistants andbystanders onehundredmetresfromtheoperatingSlasher.Whenmachineisoperatedinpopulatedareaswherethrownobjectscouldinjurepersonsorproperty,operationmustbestoppedifanyonecomeswithinonehundredmetres.

TheSlasherisdesignedfortheuseontractorswith540-RPMpowertakeoff.

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STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY continued

Installandsecureallguardsandshieldsbeforestartingoroperating.Thedischargechute,flaps,chains, driveline guards and tractor guards should be used and maintained in good workingcondition.Theyshouldbeinspectedcarefullydailyformissingorbrokencables,chainlinks,shieldsandguards.Wornitemsmustbereplacedatoncetoreducethepossibilityofinjury.

DisengagePowerTakeOff(PTO)andplacetractortransmissioninneutralbeforeattemptingtostartengine.

Manyvariedobjects,suchaswire,cable,ropeorchainscanbecomeentangledintheworkingpartsof theSlasher.Theseobjectscouldthenswingoutsidethehousingatagreatervelocity thantheblades.Suchanoccurrence is extremely hazardous. Inspect the cutting area for suchobjects before slashing.Remove anyobjectsfromthesite.

Neverallowthecuttingbladetocontactobjects.Cuthigherfirst,allowingSlashertoclearsuchhiddenobjects.Neverassumeanareaisclear.Alwayscheck!

Alwaysstopthetractor,disengagePTO,allowcutterbladestocometoacompletestop,lowerimplementtotheground,setparkbrake,shutoffthetractorengineandremovetheignitionkeybeforedismountingtractor.Neverleaveequipmentunattendedwhilethetractorisrunning.

NeverplacehandsorfeetunderSlasher.Stayclearofallmovingparts.

Donotreachorplaceanypartofyourbodyundertheequipmentuntilitisblockedsecurely.

DonotallowridersontheSlasherortractoratanytime.Thereisnosafeplaceforriders.

Donotoperateunlessallpersonnel,livestockandpetsareatleastonehundredmetresawaytopreventinjurybythrownobjects.Neverdirectthedischargechutetowardsanyone.

NeveroperatetractorandSlasherundertreeswithlowhanginglimbs.OperatorscanbeknockedoffthetractorandthenberunoverbytheSlasher.

Therotatingpartsofthismachinehavebeendesignedandtestedforruggeduse.However,theycouldfailuponimpactwithheavy,solidobjectssuchassteel,concrete,rocksorstumps.Toreducethepossibilityofpropertydamage,seriousinjuryorevendeathneverallowthecuttingbladestocomeincontactwithsuchobjects.

StopSlasherandtractorimmediatelyuponstrikinganobstruction.Turnengineoff,removekey,engageparkbraketheninspectandrepairanydamagebeforeresumingoperation.

Stayalertforuneventerrain,holes,rootsandotherhiddenhazards.Keepawayfromdrop-offsandhazardsthatcouldcauseroll-over.Useextremecautionandmaintainminimumgroundspeedwhentransportingoroperatingonhillsides,overroughgroundandwhenoperatingclosetoditchesorfences.Becarefulandslowdownwhenturningsharpcornersandchangingdirectiononslopes.Donotstartorstopsuddenlyonslopesandavoidoperatingonsteepslopes.Inextremelyuneventerrain,rearwheelweights,fronttractorweightsand/ortireballastshouldbeusedtoimprovestability.

DriveSlasherdiagonallyoversharpdipsandavoidsharpdropstopreventtractorandSlasherfrom“hangingup”.Alwayscutdownwardonslopes,nevercutacrosstheface.Alwayschecktractormanualforproperuseonslopes.Practicewillimproveyourskillsinmanoeuvringonroughterrain.

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TRANSPORT SAFETY

Alwaysobservestateandlocallawsgoverninghighwaysafetyandthetraveloffarmmachineryonpublicroads.

Whendrivingthetractorandequipmentonroadsorhighwaysuseflashingamberwarninglightsandaslowmovingvehicle(SMV)identificationemblem.Donotexceed20kph.Reducespeedonroughroadsandsurfaces.

Planyourroutetoavoidheavytraffic.

Alwaysinstalltransportlocks,pinsorbracketsbeforetransporting.

Donotdrinkanddrive.

Beasafeandcourteousdriver.Alwaysyieldtooncomingtrafficinallcircumstances,includingnarrowbridges,intersectionsetc.Watchfortrafficwhencrossingoroperatingincloseproximitytoroadways.

Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when operating close to ditches and or fences. Becarefulwhenturningsharpcorners.

NeverallowridersoneithertractororSlasher.

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ATTACHING TO TRACTOR

WARNINGNeverstandbetweentractorandSlasherwhilebackingthetractoruptothehitch

STEP 1 Attachtotractor’sthreepointhitchasdescribedintheTractor’sOperator’sManual.

STEP 2 Applyanymultipurposegreasetotheoutsideofthemale(inner)PTOshaftsection. AssemblePTOshaftandinstallonSlasherandtractor.

STEP 3Pull shaft on the tractor side of the PTO shaft yoke to be sure it has locked in place. Make certain PTO shaftguardsareinplaceandgoodworkingcondition.RepeatthissameprocessforthePTOshaftconnectiontotheSlasher.

WARNINGFailuretoinstalltheretainingcliporquickcoupleronthegearboxinputshaftwouldallowthedrivelinetoswingfreelycausingpossibleinjuryordeath.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ThisSlasherwasdesignedtoCUTPASTUREGRASSANDROUGHAREASUPTO1”INDIAMETER.UseofyourSlashertocutanymateriallargerthan1”indiametermaydamagetheSlasherandvoidwarranty.

PREOPERATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS

Settractor’sliftcontrolstopatapositionthatwillpreventthePTOshaftfromcomingincontactwiththefrontedgeoftheSlasherwhenitisatfulllift.Consultyourtractormanualforinstructions.

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MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Goodmaintenanceisyourresponsibility.•Followgoodshoppractices•Keepserviceareacleananddry.•Besureelectricaloutletsandtoolsareproperlygrounded.

•Useadequatelightforthejobathand.

Makesurethereisampleventilation.Neveroperatetractorengineinaclosedbuilding.Theexhaustfumesmaycauseasphyxiation.

Beforeworkingonthismachine,disengagethePTO,becertainallmovingpartsonattachmentshavecome toacompletestop,shutoffengine,set theparkbrakesandremove the ignitionkeysbeforeattempting toperformmaintenance.

DonotperformmaintenanceorworkontheSlasheronunevenorslopingsurfaces.

NeverworkunderequipmentunlessSlasherisproperlysupportedbyblocksorstandsunderthebodywithappropriateapprovedweightcapacity.

Alwaysusepersonalprotectiondevicessuchaseye,handandhearingprotectorswhenperforminganyserviceormaintenance.

Frequentlytightenallbolts,nuts,screwsandchecktomakecertainunitissafetooperate.

Whencompletingmaintenanceorservice,makesureallsafetyguardsanddevicesareinstalledbeforeusingtheSlasher.

Afterservicing,besurealltools,partsandserviceequipmentareremovedfromtheSlasher.

Donotallowdebris,greaseoroiltobuilduponanypartofthedeckorplatform.

Where replacement parts are necessary for periodicmaintenance and servicing, factory replacement partsmustbeusedtorestoreyourequipmenttooriginalspecifications.ContactyourlocaldealerorSouthernCrossAgMachineryregardingsupplyorreplacementparts.

Themanufacturerand /ordistributorwillnotberesponsible for injuriesordamagescausedby theuseofunapprovedpartsandoraccessories.

Afirstaidkitshouldbekeptreadilyaccessiblewhileperformingmaintenanceonthisequipment.

STORAGE SAFETY

Followinguse,orwhenunhooking theSlasher,disengage thePTO,stop the tractor,set theparkbrakes,shutofftheengineandremovetheignitionkeys.

Storetheunitinanareaawayfromhumanactivity.

Do not park equipmentwhere it can be exposed to direct contactwith livestock for long periods of time.DamagetoSlasherandorlivestockcouldresult.Makesureallparkedmachinesareonahard,levelsurfaceandthatallsafetydevicesareengaged.

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SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS

The safety decals and their positions are shown on the illustration bellow. Good safety requires that youfamiliarizeyourselfwiththevarioussafetydecals,thetypeofwarningandtheareaorspecificfunctionrelatedtothatareathatrequiresyourSAFETYAWARENESS.

REMEMBER: Ifthesafetydecalshavebeenremovedordamagednewsafetydecalsmustbeapplied.PleasecontactSouthernCrossAgMachineryoryourlocaldealerifyourequirenewdecals.

SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONSThe safety decals and positions on the illustration bellow. Good safety requires

th the various safety decals, the type of warning

EMEMBER: IF the safety decals have been replaced without decals, newafety decals must be applied.

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that you familiarize yourself wiand the area or specific function related to that area that requires your SAFETYAWARENESS.

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REAR / DISCHARGE

FRONT / INTAKE

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SLASHER SAFETY DECALS

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SouthernCrossMowersrecommendsthatthefollowingroutineservice/maintenanceschedulebefollowedtoensuretheefficientandsafeoperationofyourSlasher.IffollowedthismaintenanceschedulewillmaximisetheworkinglifeoftheSlasher.

PRIOR TO FIRST USE OF SLASHER1.Checkallboltsandnutsaretightenedcorrectly

2.Checkallhitchpinsaresecurelylocked

3.CheckBowShacklesondragchainsaretight

4.EnsureQuickCouplerPinsonthePTOshaftaresecuredcorrectlytoboththe SlipClutch(Slasherend)andtothetractorPTOoutputshaft

5.Ensureslipclutchissetcorrectly

6.Checkgearboxoillevel.Addoilifrequired

7.CheckPTOshafthasbeengreasedasperinstructionslistedonbottomofthispage.

AFTER FIRST THREE HOURS OF OPERATION1.Checkallboltsandnutsaretightenedcorrectly

2.Checkgearboxoillevel.Addoilifrequired

AFTER EVERY EIGHT HOURS OF OPERATION1.GreasePTOshaftasperinstructionslistedonbottomofthispage.

2.CheckCutterBeamforanysignsofdamageandcheckRetainingNuttogearboxistight andsplitpinisstillinplace

3.Checkbladesforsignsofdamageorexcessivewear.Replaceifnecessary

4.Ensurebladeretainingploughboltsandselflockingnutsarenotdamagedandaretight

5.CheckClutchsettingsandmakeadjustmentsifnecessary

6.Checkforanydebrisfromcuttingoritemssuchaswirearenotbuiltuparound gearboxoutputshaftandcutterbeam

7.CleanSlasherdeckandremoveanycuttingsorotherdebristhathasbuiltupontheSlasher.Inheavyslashingconditionscuttingsmayneedtobeclearedfromthedeckmorefrequently.

AFTER EVERY 40 HOURS OF OPERATION1.Completeallprocessesaspereighthourservice

2.Checkallboltsandnutsaretightenedcorrectly

3.Checkallhitchpinsaresecurelylocked

4.CheckBowShacklesondragchainsaretight

5.CheckPTOshaftuniversaljointsforanysignsofwear.Replaceanyworncomponentsifrequired

PTO SHAFT MAINTENANCEPTOshaftuniversal jointsand telescopicsectionsshouldbegreasedwithagoodqualityhigh temperaturegreasesimilarto(MP)MultipurposeChassisGreaseevery20hoursforaverageconditions.Insevereoperatingconditionsgreaseshouldbeaddedeveryeighthours.

Safetyguardbearingsshouldbelubricatedbyapplyinggeneralpurposegreasetotheplasticgreasenipplesonthebellguardsevery20hours.

REPLACING BLADESIt is recommended thatwheneverblades require replacingonaSouthernCrossAgMachinerySlasher thefollowing components also be replaced. Blade retainer bolts, nylock nuts,washers and hardenedwearingcollarsboltsmustbetightenedto350ft./lb.ThesearelistedinthePartsListonpages26-27ofthisManual.Specifications are also detailed andmust be replaced using genuine Southern Cross AgMachinery parts.PleasecontactyourlocaldealerorSouthernCrossAgMachineryforanypartsrequired.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY

Leavesastreakofuncutorpartiallycutgrass

1.Slashernotlevelsidetoside Level3pt.hitchlinkageontractor

2.Bladesdullorbent Sharpenorreplaceblades

3.Carrierspeedtoolow UsecorrectPTOspeed

4.Fieldconditionsaresowetthatthetractortyreispushinggrassintomud.

Toowettoslash.Stopoperationandwaitfordrierconditions

5.Groundspeedtoofast Reducegroundspeedbyshiftingtoalowergear

6.Bladeslockback Freeblades

7.Bladesridingupduetobladeboltwear.

Replacebladeboltsandhardenedbushes’

8.Grassislayingdownfrompreviousweatherconditions.

Slashinonlyonedirection

9.PossiblebuildupofmaterialunderSlasher

CleanSlasher

10.Weedandgrassstemsarepusheddownbythetractortyresanddonotreboundupsotheycanbecut

Slashbackandforthwithenoughoverlaptoslashtyretrackofpreviouscutagain

Grasscutlowerincentreswaththanatedge

HeightofSlasherloweratrear of front.

AdjustSlasherheightandattitudesothatSlasherrearandfrontarewithin1/2”ofsameheight

Gearboxoverheating 1.Lowonlubricant Filltoproperlevel

2.Impropertypeoflubricant Replacewithproperlubricant

3.Excessivedebrisbuild-up Removedebrisaroundgearbox

Bladeisscalpingground 1.Slashertoolow RaiseSlasherand3pt.controlstop

2.Fieldistooridged Cutfieldatadifferentangle

3.Fieldistoowet Stopandwaituntilitisdrier

Slasherwillnotcutallthetime Slipclutchisslipping Adjustslipclutchaccordingtoinstructions

Slashermovesfromsidetosidewhencutting

Loosetractorswaychains,barsorswayblocksimproperlyinstalled

Adjustswaychains,barsorswayblocks

PTOcontactsSlasherfrontframewhenraised

RaisingSlashertoohighorincorrectadjustmentoftractor toplink

Adjusttoplinkortractorliftstops

Bladeboltscomeloose 1.Boltsnottightened Tightenboltsto350ft./lb

2.Boltholeelongatedoroversized Replacebladecarrier

3.Bladeboltthreadsarewornordamaged.

Replacebladebolt,washer, nylocknutandhardenedbush

Bladewearstoofast 1.Cuttinginsandyconditions Increasecuttingheight

2.Cuttinginrockyconditions Increasecuttingheight

3.Bladeshittingground Increasecuttingheight

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Slasherseemstorequireexcessivepower

1.Advancingintograssorbushtoorapidly

Reduceforwardtravelspeed

2.Hittingground RaiseSlasher

3.Wornordullblades Replaceblades

4.Tractornotlargeenough Usehigherhorsepowertractor

Excessivevibration 1.Checkgearboxbolts Tightenifloose

2.Checkforloosenutson allcomponents

Tightenifloose

3.CheckforbentoutputShaft, oilwillnormallyleakfrombottomseal

Replaceshaftifbent

4.Checktoseeifbladesare free-swinging

Freebladessotheyswing

5.Checkforevenwearoneachbladetip.Werebothbladeschangedatthesametime?

Weighblades.Weightshouldbewithin30grams.Alwaysreplacebothblades.

6.Bladebroken Replacebladesinsets

7.Bladebeambentordamaged Replacebladebeam

8.Newbladeorboltsmatchedwithwornbladeorbolts.

Replacebladesandboltsinsets

9.Drivelinesnotphasedcorrectlyimplementandtractoryokesmustbeinline.

Replacedriveline

10.Wireorropewrappedaroundbladebeam.

Removewireorrope

11.Bladeswornandareoutofbalance.

Replacebladesinsets

GearboxNoisy 1.Roughgears Runinorchangegears

2.Wornbearings Replacebearing

3.Lowoilingearbox Checklevelandaddoil.

Gearboxleaking (continuedonfollowingpage)

1.Damagedoilseal Replaceseal

2.Bentshaft Replaceoilsealandshaft

3.Shaftroughonoilsealarea Replaceorrepairshaft

4.Oilsealinstalledincorrectly Replacesealandinstallcorrectly

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Gearboxleaking (continued)

5.Oilsealnotsealingin thehousing

Replacesealoruseasealantonoutsidediameterofseal

6.Oilleveltoohigh Drainoiltoproperlevel

7.Holeingearbox Replacegearbox

8.Gasketdamaged Replacegasket

9.Boltsloose Tightenbolts

Fronthitch“A”frame bendingsideways

1.OperatorturningsharplyhittingobjectswithtailwheelframeorSlasherdeck

Drivecarefullyandplanturnstoavoidhittingbuildings,posts,treesetc.

2.SlasherisbeingoperatedtoolowandSlasheriscontactinggroundduringturns.

A.RaiseSlasher(especiallyonroughground)

B.SetstoponhitchcontrolsleversohitchliftarmsdonotdropSlasheronground.

3.Tractor3pt.hitchleaking/creepingdownandSlasherdeckiscontactingground

A.Repairtractorhitchhydraulicsystem

B.Uselimitchainstokeeparmsfromgoinglowerthansetlimit.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

WorkCover NSWVisitwww.workcover.nsw.gov.auCalltheWorkCoverAssistanceServiceon 13 10 50CalltheWorkCoverPublicationsHotlineon1300 799 003VisityournearestWorkCoveroffice. FortechnicalspecificationsonSlashers,contactyourlocalmanufacturer.

SafeWork South AustraliaGPOBox465 AdelaideSA5001 HelpCentre:1300 365 255 Website:www.safework.sa.gov.au

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Department of Justice and Attorney-GeneralGPOBox69 BrisbaneQLD4001 Workplacehealthandsafetyinfoline:1300 369 915 ElectricalSafetyinfoline:1300 650 622 Website:www.worksafe.qld.gov.au

WorkSafe VictoriaAdvisoryService222 ExhibitionStreet MelbourneVIC3000 Telephone:03 9641 1444Tollfree:1800 136 089Email:[email protected] Website:www.worksafe.vic.gov.au

WorkSafe Western Australia1260 hay Street WestPerthWA6005 Telephone:08 9327 8777 TollFree:1300 307 877Email:[email protected] Website:www.worksafe.wa.gov.au

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SLASHER PARTS DIAGRAM

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PARTS NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

1 Main Body 1

2 SkidPlate 2

3 GearBox 1

4 RearChainGuard 1

5 Cutter-BarBottomPlate 1

6 Cutter-BarMiddlePlate 1

7 HexBoltM20x80(Grade8.8) 4

8 RubberCap 1

9 PlowBolt3/4”x2¾”(Grade9) 2

10 CuttingBlade(B6002) 2

11 BladeBush(B7468) 2

12 CastleNutM28 1

13 FlatWasher30 1

14 Cotter Pin Ø 5 1

15 HexNutM16 7

16 LockWasherM16 7

17 FlatWasherM16 7

18 HexBoltM16×45(Grade8.8) 4


20 HexNutM10 11

21 LockWasherM10 11

22 FlatWasherM10 11

23 FlatWasherM12 8

24 LockWasherM12 8

25 HexNutM12 8


27 SlipClutchSafetyGuard 1

28 FlatWasherM8 4


30 ManualHolder 1

31 HexBoltM8×20 2

32 LockNutM8 2

33 PTODriveline 1

34 LiftArm 1

35 FrontChainGuard 1

36 CenterHitchPinØ19 1

37 LynchPin 3

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PARTS NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY



40 SlipClutch 1

41 DragChainGrade70 1

42 SideHitchPinØ22Grade70 2

43 CutterBar-TopPlate 1

44 FlatWasher3/4”(Grade8.8) 2

45 LockNut3/4”(Grade8.8) 2

46 BladeCarrierBossandBlock 1

47 FlatWasher20 4

48 LockNutM20 4

49 BowShacklesB2060orKSBG08CGrade-S 4

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WARRANTY

SouthernCrossAgMachinerywarrantsalltheirproductsagainstdefectiveworkmanshipand,ormaterialsforaperiodoftwelve(12)monthsfromthedateofpurchase.Athree-yearextendedwarrantyprogramappliestogearboxessuppliedwiththefollowingproducts;Slashers,finishingmowersandpost-holediggerssoldfromJune25th2009.Forattachmentsused in commercial enterprises theWarrantyperiod is six (6)monthsonallcomponentswiththeexceptionofcomponentsthatarenotincludedasperthedetailedlistedinthenextparagraph.ProofofpurchaseplusproofofthedefectwillberequiredandmustbereceivedbySouthernCrossAgMachinerywithinsevendaysofproductfailureandpriortotheendofthetwelve(12)monthperiodfromdateofpurchase.AWarranty Claim Form MUSTbelodgedthroughtheDealerwheretheitemwaspurchased.A Warranty Claim Number willbe issued.WorkcommencedwithoutaClaimNumber issuedandthereforewarrantyapprovalwillnotbecoveredbySouthernCrossAgMachinery.

SouthernCrossAgMachinery takes no responsibility for the repair of any products rendered defective ordamagedthroughnormalwearandtearorincorrectuseoftheproduct.SouthernCrossAgMachinerydoesnotprovidewarrantyonanycuttingblades,tilling/hoeblades,rippers,scarifiers,tynes,tyres,clutchplates,frictionplates,V-beltsandPostHoleDiggercuttingbits.SouthernCrossAgMachinerydoesnotprovidewarrantyonanyproductsthathaveundergonemodification.SouthernCrossAgMachineryreservestherighttodeterminewhethertheproductisdefective.SouthernCrossAgMachinerydoesnotacceptresponsibilityforanyproductwhichisdamagedintransit.FaultypartsmayneedtobereturnedtoSouthernCrossAgMachineryaspartoftheWarrantyprocess.Freightcostseachwaywillbepaidbytheowner/purchaseroftheproduct.

Purchasers,dealersoragentsoftheSouthernCrossAgMachineryproductarenotauthorisedtogivewarrantyonbehalf ofSouthernCrossAgMachinery.Claimswill onlybe recognised, if lodgedasoutlinedonpage29 intheWarranty Process.AnyworkcommencedwithoutSouthernCrossAgMachineryapprovalwillnotbehonoured.

Productspecificationsaresubject tochangedue toourcompany’spolicyof improvement.DesignchangesandimprovementsmaybemadebySouthernCrossAgMachinerywheneveritbelievestheeffectivenessofitsproductscanbeimproved.SouthernCrossAgMachineryhasnoobligationtoincorporateanyimprovementstoproducts,whicharecurrentlyinserviceorhavebeensupplied.

REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY

ToregisteryourWarrantypleaseensurethedealer fromwheretheproducthasbeenpurchasedcompletestheSouthern Cross Ag Machinery Installation / Warranty RegistrationForm.Thistripletdocumentneedstobesignedbythepurchaser.OnecopyremainswiththeDealer,onecopyneedstobemailedtoSouthernCrossAgMachinery(Rear18ParramattaRoad,HomebushNSW2140)andonecopywillremainwiththepurchaserforyour reference.

IfyouhaveanyqueriesregardingthewarrantyofyourSouthernCrossAgMachineryproductpleasecallourofficeTel.(02)[email protected].

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WARRANTY PROCESS

1.ContactyourdealerorpointofpurchasewhowillcontactSouthernCrossAgMachinery.

2.Photosandorvideofootagemayberequiredtoprocessyourclaimwithashortdescriptionoftheproblem.ThiswillbelodgedthroughyourdealerorpointofpurchasebythecompletionoftheSouthernCrossAgMachineryWarranty Claim Form.

3.TheclaimwillbeassessedbySouthernCrossAgMachinerytodeterminewhetherthewarrantyclaimwillbeapproved.ThiscantakeuptofiveworkingdaysfromwhenSouthernCrossAgMachineryisfirstnotifiedoftheproblemandproofofproductfailurealongwithWarranty Claim Formissupplied.

4.IftheWarranty ClaimisapprovedaWarranty Claim NumberwillbeissuedtotheDealer.

5.AnyworkcommencedwithoutapprovalfromSouthernCrossAgMachineryandwithoutaWarranty Claim NumberwillnotbecoveredbyWarranty.RepairsmustbemadebySouthernCrossAgMachineryoranauthoriseddealer.SouthernCrossAgMachineryreservestheexclusiverighttodeterminewhetheritwillpaylabourcostsforwarrantyrepairsorreplacementsandtheamountofsuchcoststhatitwillpayandthetimeinwhichtherepairswillbemade.SouthernCrossAgMachinerywillnotapproveinvoicessentforrepairsthatSouthernCrossAgMachineryhasnotpreviouslyapproved.

6.TravelandfreightchargesassociatedwiththeprocessingoftheWarrantyClaimwillnotbecoveredbytheSouthernCrossAgMachineryWarrantyandistheresponsibilityoftheowner/purchaser.

DISCLAIMER

Whilstinformationistrueattimeofprintingactualproductmaydifferslightlyfromtheproductdescribedhereinduetoourcompany’spolicyofimprovement.Errorsandomissionsmayhappenfromtimetotime,weapologiseforanyinconvenienceshouldthisoccur.Productsmaydifferslightlyinappearancetoillustrations/photographsprovided.

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