PT Series Operator & Parts Manual - McConnel

INTRODUCTIONMcConnel PT180, PT240 & PT270 machines are tractor mounted rotary mowers primarilydesigned for the topping of grass pasture land after grazing, or for weed and thistle controlon agricultural land. The machines are not designed for grass mowing, or for the cutting ofset-aside, or brush/woodland clearance.PT180 and PT270 models are ‘inline machines for working directly behind the tractor withcutting widths of 1.8m and 2.75m respectively. On PT180 models the deck can be mountedto its attachment frame in a choice of 3 positions to allow semi-offset working.The PT240 model is a fully offset machine for working directly to the side of the tractor andfeatures a cutting width of 2.4m.PT180 machines are equipped with a single rotor and PT240 and PT270 are equipped withtwin rotors that rotate in opposite directions.Model & Components IdentificationPT180 Model ►A) Machine Body/DeckB) GearboxC) SkidD) HeadstockE) PTO ShaftF) Transport StrapsPT270 Model ►A) Machine Body/DeckB) Top Cover*C) SkidD) Lift Arm BracketsE) PTO Shaft* Gearboxes & Driveshaftsbeneath this cover1