SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
C. Push up on caster to remove slack between spacers. Install washer and Lynch pin.
D. Reverse procedure to lower cutting height.
NOTE: All casters should have the same number of spacers installed below the caster tube when the cutting height adjustment is completed.
2.5STARTING & OPERATING THE MOWER
Refer to the tractor Operator’s Manual for starting and operating instructions for the tractor. Be familiar with all controls. Know how to stop the tractor & mower quickly in case of an emergency.
WARNING
DO NOT operate mower in transport position. All mower caster wheels must be in contact with the ground before blades are engaged.
2.5.1.Transport tractor & mower with blades off to area to be cut.
2.5.2.Lower mower until all four caster wheels are on the ground.
2.5.3.Select a slow ground speed until you become familiar with the operation of the mower. Adjust forward speed, if desired, within safe cutting conditions.
2.5.4.Engage tractor Power Take Off (PTO) slowly to engage mower blades. 540 rpm Power Take Off (PTO) speed is required.
WARNING
DO NOT exceed 540 RPM Power Take Off (PTO) speed.
2.6STOPPING MOWER
Refer to tractor manual for details on the operation of the PTO.
2.6.1.Stop tractor. Bring engine to idle.
2.6.2.Disengage tractor PTO.
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. REMOVE key. Allow all moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s position. Place mower on ground. DO NOT leave in transport position.
2.6.3.Stop engine. Set tractor brake. Remove key. Allow all machinery to stop before leaving the operators position.
WARNING
DO NOT park mowing equipment on slopes.
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