Kut-Kwick RoadMaster RM80-88D - Manual (Page 2)

The ROADMASTER® – an industrial strength mowing tractor!
The Kut Kwick RoadMaster® is specifically designed for high production, low
maintenance mowing of roadsides, airports, parks, and other large areas. This
front mowing tractor cuts a full 7 foot swath, and the optional hydraulically-
powered towed cutter deck attachment increases the cut to a 15.5 foot path.
The RoadMaster®’s patented technology provides for commercial mowing in
medium to rough mowing applications … and on slopes of up to 31°, as well as
flat areas. This unique tractor allows the operator to mow grass that is 8” to 2’
high above the ground with a finished cut from 4” to 8”, depending on the mower
height adjustment.
For safe operation on slopes, the RoadMaster® has an extra wide wheel base, a
low center of gravity, and tip-up protection. The RoadMaster® also features a
special cockpit and tilting suspension seat with restraining arms and retractable
seat belt. The engine is mounted in the center of the machine and is exposed to
assure adequate cooling and ease of maintenance.
The optional rear towed cutter includes two additional cutter decks, each
equipped with two 3/8” hardened alloy steel blades. The towed cutter attaches or
detaches to the mower without tools in 1 1/2 minutes. Hydraulic controls in the
cab allow the operator to raise, lower and engage the blades on each towed deck
independently.
The special trailer-hitching mechanism has been designed to prevent “fishtailing”
and “jack-knifing” when the trailer-towed mower combination is driven at higher
speeds. The RoadMaster® is equipped with a special transport speed mode that
allows it to travel at 24 mph for efficient relocation, eliminating the need for a
trailer.
The RoadMaster® is designed with the cutter deck out front so that the operator
can trim on either side while looking straight ahead. This design feature was
incorporated into the machine to deal with the very dangerous operating
procedure that cannot be avoided, when roadways are mowed with farm tractors
pulling mower attachments. Farm tractor operators continuously look to the rear,
causing numerous accidents from the inability to watch for obstacles coming up
ahead.
All the controls on the RoadMaster® are ergonomically located for safety and
convenience. The machine has a steering wheel type of steering mechanism for
operator comfort in applications where extreme maneuverability is not required.