OPERATION
The designed and tested safety of this machine depends on it being operated within the limitations as explained in this manual. Be familiar with and follow all safety rules in the manual, on the mower and on the tractor.
The safe operation of this mower is the responsibility of the operator, who must be properly trained. The opera- tor should be familiar with the equipment and all safety practices before starting operation. Read the safety information on page 5 through page 9.
This mower is designed for lawn and grass mowing and is equipped with
Recommended tractor ground speed for most condi- tions is from 2 to 5 mph. Always operate tractor PTO at 1000 rpm.
Never allow children or untrained persons to operate equipment.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Before performing any service or maintenance, lower mower to ground or block securely, turn off tractor engine, remove key, set parking brake, and remove belt from tractor PTO sheave.
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.
CAUTION
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
Stop power unit and equipment immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before resuming operation.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Mower cutting height may be raised, lowered and maintained using tractor hydraulics and lift chains. Optional caster wheels may be used to maintain cutting height. Proper lift chain adjustment is essential for both cutting height control methods.
NOTICE
■Tractor upper stop of hydraulic control lever must be set to prevent any part of mower from coming closer than 1/4" to the tractor or mower lift bracket when mower is in the fully raised position.
1. Hook Chain
9.Lift Angle
10.Lift Lug
28.Eyebolt
29.3/8" Hex Nut
Figure 1. Cutting Height Adjustment
Attach lift angle (9) to tractor upper lift rock shaft arm. Run a 3/8" hex nut (29) halfway down eyebolt (28), then assemble to lift angle with a second 3/8" hex nut. Do not tighten hex nuts until final adjustments are made.
Hook chain (1) into slotted lift lug (10). Slip slotted lift lug over the end of open-end eye bolt. Repeat for opposite side, making sure chains are untwisted and that the same chain link is inserted into the slotted lift lug.
Slowly raise mower to determine if correct chain link was selected which allows for sufficient lift. Once the correct chain link is selected, raise mower until no com- ponent is closer than 1/4" to tractor. Set the upper stop of the tractor hydraulic control lever at this point.
With the lift height set, side to side leveling adjustment can be made by adjusting the 3/8" hex nuts on each lift angle (9). Tighten hex nuts when adjustment is com- plete.
Failure to properly adjust hydraulic control lever stops may result in damage to tractor and mower.
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