Behlen 80110060YEL User Manual

Rotary Cut Mowers

Hardware Kit

80900230

Medium & Heavy Duty & Sub Compact

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT

Congratulations on your purchase. Behlen Country has been in the business of providing quality

equipment to landowners for more than 70 years. Our 3-Point Equipment will provide many years of

service when maintained by the operator and used in accordance with the capabilities of the

product. For questions about this product, or for parts inquiries, please contact our

Customer Service Center listed below

TO THE CUSTOMER

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This manual contains valuable information about
your new Rotary Cut Mower. It has been prepared
to give you helpful suggestions for safety,
operation, adjustment and service.

It is the owner's and or operator's responsibility to:

Read and understand the information contained

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in this manual. The use of this equipment is
susceptible to certain hazards that cannot be
protected against by mechanical means or
product design. All operators of this equipment
must read and understand this entire manual,

paying particular attention to safety and
operating instructions, prior to using.

Operate, lubricate, assemble, and

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maintain the equipment in accordance
with all instructions and safety
procedures in this manual.

Inspect the equipment prior to each use

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and replace or repair any parts that are
worn or damaged.

STATEMENT OF POLICY

It is the policy of Behlen Country to improve its products where it is possible and practical to do so.
Behlen Country reserves the right to make changes or improvements in design and construction at any
time, without incurring the obligation to make these changes on previously manufactured units.

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER

PO Box 569
Columbus, NE 68602-0569

F-20849 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 70159 1-12-11

Ph: 1-800-447-2751
Fax: [phone]
www.behlencountry.com

SAFETY

READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL, ESPECIALLY IN THE SAFETY
SECTION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

THIS SYMBOL MEANS

ATTENTION! BE ON THE ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
IS FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL.
THIS SYMBOL IS USED TO CALL YOUR
ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS
CONCERNING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS.

CRITICAL TERMS:

The critical terms DANGER, WARNING and
CAUTION are used with the safety messages in

this manual and with each safety decal. They are
defined as follows:

a Rotary Cut Mower. However, every year
accidents occur which could have been
avoided by a few moments of thought and a
more careful approach to handling
equipment. You, the operator, can avoid
many accidents by observing the following
precautions and insist those working with or
for you adhere to them.

In order to provide a better view, certain

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illustrations in this manual may show an
assembly with a safety guard removed.
However, equipment should never
operated in this condition. Keep all guards
in place. If guard removal becomes
necessary for repairs, reinstall the guard
prior to use.

Replace any safety decal that is not legible

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or is missing. The locations of such safety
decals are indicated in this manual.

Never operate this equipment while using

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alcoholic beverages or drugs that can
hinder alertness or coordination. Consult
your doctor about operating this machine
while taking prescription medications.

be

DANGER

DANGER: Indicates an immediate hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could result in
serious injury or death. This Critical Term is to be
limited to the most extreme situations, typically
for machine components that, for functional
purposes, cannot be guarded.

WARNING

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous

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

CAUTION

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous

situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It also may be used to alert
against unsafe practices.

EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES

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Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of
the main concerns in designing and developing

Under no circumstances should children

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under the age of 18
with or around this equipment. Do not
allow anyone to operate or assemble this
equipment until they have read this
manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety precautions
and operation. Review safety instructions

with all users often.

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This equipment is dangerous to anyone
unfamiliar with its operation. The
owner/operator is responsible for reading
and following all of the instructions in the
manual. The operator should be a
responsible, properly qualified and
physically able person familiar with farm
machinery and competent in this
equipment’s operation.

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Never exceed the limits of a piece of
machinery. If its ability to do a job, in a safe
manner, is in question -

DON’T TRY IT.

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Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over
Protective System (ROPS)
and seat belts. Only
properly trained people
should operate this
machine. Always stop the
PTO, set break, shut off the
tractor engine, remove the

be allowed to work

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tractor key, and allow implement to come to a
complete stop before dismounting tractor.
Never leave equipment unattended with tractor
running.

Do not modify the equipment in any way.

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Unauthorized modifications could result in
serious injury or death and may impair the
function and shorten the life of the equipment
and void any warranty coverage.

In addition to the design of this implement,

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including safety decals and safety equipment,
accident prevention is dependent upon the
awareness, common sense, forethought, and
proper training of everyone involved in the
operation, transport, maintenance, and storage
of the machine. Also refer to safety messages
and operating instructions in each of the
appropriate sections of the tractor manual. Pay
close attention to the safety decals affixed to
both the tractor and Rotary Cut Mower.

For non-agricultural applications, OSHA, ASAE,

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SAE,and ANSI standard require the use of chain
guards, deflectors, or solid skirts at all times.
We strongly recommend the use of of chain
guards or solid skirts to agricultural applications
as well to reduce the risk of property damage,
serious bodily injury or even death from objects
thrown or from contact with the cutting blades.

Blocking Requirements

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NOTE: Jack stands with a load rating of 1,000
lbs. are the only approved blocking device for
the mower. Install a minimum of (4) four jack
stands under the mower before working
underneath the unit.
Do not position jack stands under wheels,
axles, or wheel supports. Components can
rotate and cause the mower to fall.
Make sure the working surface and mower are
level and the jack stands are solid to support
the weight of the mower.
With the full weight of the mower on the jack
stands, always test the stability of the mower
before working underneath.
If the mower is attached to the tractor when
blocking, set brakes, remove key, and block
mower according to the instruction above.
Securely block the rear tractor wheels, in front
and behind. Tighten tractor lower 3-Point arm
anti-sway mechanism to prevent sideways
motion.

STARTING AND

STOPPING SAFETY

Check the tractor master guard over the PTO

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shaft. Make sure it is in good condition and
fastened securely to the tractor. Purchase a
new guard if the old guard is damaged or
missing.

All tractors that are not equipped with a

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“live” Power Take Off (PTO) need to be
equipped with an over-running PTO clutch.
These are available through most farm
equipment stores.

WARNING

When attempting to stop a tractor that does
not have a live PTO, the momentum created
by the blades of the mower can cause the
tractor to be pushed forward. Do NOT
operate this mower unless the tractor has a
live or independent PTO.

NOTE: The addition of an over-running PTO

clutch may change the length of the PTO
driveline required. Pay extra attention to the
instructions on the PTO driveline installation.
Be sure that the driveline system guarding is
sufficient.

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The Rotary Cut Mower operating power is
supplied from the tractor PTO. Refer to your
tractor manual for PTO engagement and
disengagement instructions. Know how to
stop the tractor and mower quickly in case
of emergency.

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The engine RPM should always be at idle
speed when engaging the PTO. Once
engaged and you are ready to start cutting,
increase the PTO speed to approximately
540 RPM and maintain throughout the
cutting operation. The Rotary Cut Mower is
designed for use on tractors with a 540-RPM
power take off. Do not exceed horsepower

recommendations.

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Most accidents occur because of neglect or
carelessness. Keep all assistants and
bystanders several hundred feet from the
operating Rotary Cut Mower.

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When machine is operated in populated
areas where thrown objects could injure
persons or property, operation must be

stopped if anyone comes within 200 feet.

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The majority of the accidents involve
entanglement on the driveline, injury of
bystanders by the objects thrown by the

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Safety Decal Placement

The safety decals and positions on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good
safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety decals, the type of warning and
the area or specific function related to that area that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.

If safety decals become detached or damaged, request decal sheet 16881000 by calling
800-447-2751 or e-mailing [e-mail].

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rotating blades, and operators being knocked
off the tractor by low hanging limbs and then
being run over by the mower. Accidents are
most likely to occur with machines that are
loaned or rented to someone who has not read
the owner’s manual and is not familiar with a
Rotary Cut Mower.

Install and secure all guards and shields before

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starting or operating. The discharge chute,
flaps, driveline guards and tractor guards
should be used and maintained in good
working condition. They should be inspected
carefully before each use for missing or broken
cables, chain links, shields, and guards. Worn
items must be replaced at once to reduce the
possibility of injury.

Disengage Power Take Off (PTO) and place

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tractor transmission in neutral before attempting
to start the tractor engine.

Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope,

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or chains can become entangled in the working
parts of the mower. These objects could then
swing outside the housing at a greater velocity
than the rotating blades. Such an occurrence
is extremely hazardous. Never allow the cutting
blades to contact objects which may cause
damage to the mower or serious injury to the
operator. Cut higher at first, allowing mower to
clear such hidden objects. Never assume an
area is clear. Always Check!

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Always stop the tractor, disengage PTO, allow
mower blades to come to a complete stop,
lower implement to the ground, set brake, shut
off the tractor engine and remove the ignition
key before dismounting tractor. Never leave
equipment unattended while the tractor is
running.

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Never place hands or feet under mower. Stay
clear of all moving parts.

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Do not reach or place any part of your body
under the equipment until it is blocked
securely.

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Do not allow riders on the Rotary Cut Mower or
tractor at any time. There is no safe place for
riders.

Personal protection equipment including

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hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and
gloves are recommended during assembly,
installation, operation, adjustment,
maintenance, repairing, removal, or moving
the implement. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing or jewelry and be sure to contain
long hair around equipment.

PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD

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NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS! Tractors with or without

mowers attached can often create enough
noise to cause permanent hearing loss. We
recommend that you use hearing protection
if the noise in the operator’s position
exceeds 80db. Long-term exposure to
noise levels over 90db adjacent to the
operator may cause permanent total hearing
loss.

NOTE: Hearing loss from loud noises (from

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tractors, chain saws, radios, and other
sources close to the ear) is cumulative over
a lifetime, with no chance of natural
recovery.

Always wear your seat belt. Serious injury

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or even death could result from falling off the
tractor - particularly during a rollover when
the operator could be trapped under the
ROPS or the tractor.

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Clear area to be cut of stones, branches and
other debris that might be thrown causing
injury or damage.

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Operate only in daylight or good artificial
light.

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Ensure mower is properly mounted,
adjusted and in good operating condition.

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Ensure that all safety guards and safety
decals are properly installed and in good
condition.

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Do not operate unless all personnel,
livestock, and pets are several hundred feet
away to prevent injury by thrown objects.
Never direct the discharge chute toward
anyone.

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Never operate tractor and Rotary Cut Mower
under trees with low hanging limbs.

PREPARATION

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Never operate the tractor and mower until you
have read and completely understand this
manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and
each of the safety messages found on the
safety decals on the tractor and mower.

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Operators can be knocked off the tractor
and then run over by the rotating blades.

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The rotating parts of this machine have been
designed and tested for rugged use.
However, they could fail upon impact with
heavy, solid objects such as steel