Woods Equipment MX61T, MX54T manual Mowing Tips, Storage Position

MOWING TIPS

„Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all moving parts.

„Keep bystanders away from equipment.

„Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on slopes and rough terrain.

„Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation.

NOTICE

■Always operate power unit engine at full throttle when mowing to maintain proper blade speed and produce a clean cut.

1.Before mowing, analyze the area to determine the best mowing procedure. Consider the height, type of grass, and the terrain type (rolling, level or rough).

2.It is better to mow grass more often rather than too short. Short grass deteriorates rapidly in hot weather and invites weed growth during growing seasons. Follow local recommendations for the suitable cutting height in your area.

3.Proper ground speed for mowing will depend on the height, type and density of grass to be cut. Nor- mally, ground speed will range from two to five m.p.h. Tall dense grass should be mowed at low ground speeds, while thin medium-height grass can be cut at a faster ground speed.

4.Extremely tall grass should be cut twice. Cut grass higher on first pass. Cut the second time at desired height and 90° to first pass.

5.When mowing long grass, stop power unit, turn ignition key off, remove key, and disengage PTO. Check for grass wrap around PTO shaft every 30 minutes of operation.

6.Remember, sharp blades produce cleaner cuts and use less power.

7.For side-discharge mowers, mow with uncut grass to the left. This will distribute the clippings over the cut area. Discharging clippings over the uncut area would cause a build-up and could prevent uniform cutting.

8.All side-discharge mowers are shipped with high- suction blades. These blades will give you satisfactory performance in most conditions. If, however, you are operating in sandy areas, you should change to the optional medium-suction blades.

9.In some conditions the high-suction blades may cause a small windrow when used in conjunction

with the optional vacuum attachments; should this occur, install medium-suction blades.

10.When transporting the Mow'n Machine on a trailer, always lower attachment height adjustment lift mechanism to lowest setting to reduce lift loads, which could damage the height adjustment sector.

STORAGE

„Do not operate power unit with attachment removed. Attachment is required for power unit stability.

The parking stand can be used to support the rear of the mower deck when not attached to the power unit.

1.Raise the mower deck sufficiently to provide the necessary clearance for rotating the parking stand into position.

2.Carefully remove the weight transfer chains from the rear pivot lift arm.

3.Disconnect driveline and mower attachment arm from power unit.

4.Back power unit away from deck.

Figure 5. Parking Stand

If deck is to be stored for a long period of time, 4-inch wooden blocks can be used instead of the parking stand. See Figure 6.

Also see Cleaning Before Extended Storage, page 21.

Figure 6. Storage Position

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