Alamo 6, 5 manual Cutter BAR BREAK-BACK

OPERATION

OPERATION

Mow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the tractor and mower. The correct mowing speed depends on terrain condition and grass type, density, and height of cut. Normal ground speed range is from 2 to 5 mph(3-8 kph). Use slow mowing speeds when operating on or near steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines, or when debris and foreign objects are to be avoided. (SGM-07)

7.4 CUTTER BAR BREAK-BACK

When the cutter bar strikes an obstruction while traveling forward, it will break back against the rotor actuator. The cutter bar will stay back until you bump the control hand to return it to the cutting position. NOTE: The Beak-Away System only allows the cutter bar to break back. Do not back the tractor or allow it to roll back with the rear edge of the cutter bar against an obstruction. Severe damage to the carriage or other components may result.

IMPORTANT: Do not slide the cutter bar past the obstruction. If necessary, back up, adjust the bar to clear the obstacle and proceed with mowing.

If knife jams or stalls on a large branch or other

debris, it can often be cleared by moving the cutter bar toggle switch to the off position, waiting until the cutter bar stops, then moving the toggle to the reverse position. This will sometimes clear the jam. If the jam is not cleared, Idle the tractor, stop the tractor engine, and clear the jam by freeing the obstruction manually. Always keep fingers, hands and other body parts clear of cutter bar knife. The knife can move suddenly, even with the tractor engine shut down.

Do not back up with this implement. Backing could damage the machine or its components.

(S3PT-4)

Never interfere with factory-set hydraulic calibrations. Any change in calibration could cause a failure of the equipment and may result in injury. (SBH-13)

SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-18

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