Should mower become plugged, causing belt to slip for over two seconds, raise mower just enough to clear plug and continue running for at least two minutes, allowing pulleys to cool. Stopping the mower with belt in contact with a very hot pulley will bake and ruin belt. To reduce the risk of thrown objects, do not raise mower higher than necessary.
COMMENCING MOWING
Do not put mower into service unless either dis- charge chute or side shield is installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Never direct discharge toward people, animals, or property.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all moving parts.
Stop power unit and equipment immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before resuming operation.
When engaging PTO, the engine rpm should always be low. Once engaged and ready to start mowing, raise PTO speed to 1000 rpm and maintain throughout cut- ting operation.
The condition of the terrain to be cut will determine the smoothness of the final results. For best results, mower blades should be kept sharp at all times and the plat- form kept as level as possible. When mower blades show excessive wear, they should be replaced.
MOWING TECHNIQUES
Mowing Speed
Proper ground speed for mowing will depend on the height, type and density of grass to be cut. Normally,
ground speed will range from two to five miles per hour. Tall, dense grass should be mowed at low speeds, while thin,
Always operate PTO at 1000 rpm when mowing. This is necessary to maintain proper blade speed to pro- duce a clean cut.
Under certain seasonal conditions, front tractor tires or casters may roll some grass down and prevent it from being cut at the same height as the surrounding area. When this occurs, reduce the tractor ground speed but keep PTO rpm at 1000. The slower ground speed will permit grass to at least partially rebound and be cut. In general, lower mowing heights give a more even cut with less tendency to leave tire tracks.
Mowing Tips
Extremely tall grass should be mowed twice. Cut grass higher on the first pass. Cut the second time at desired height at 90° to the first pass.
Remember, sharp blades produce cleaner cuts and use less power.
Before mowing, analyze the area to determine the best mowing procedure. Consider the height, type of grass and the terrain type (hilly, level or rough).
Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or other hard objects that might be thrown, causing injury or damage.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Look down and to the rear and make sure area is clear before operating in reverse.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation.
When using the discharge chute, mow with uncut grass to the right. This will distribute clippings over the cut area. Discharging clippings over uncut grass will cause a
For a professional touch in large open areas, try the mowing pattern in Figure 3. Make a
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