OPERATION
AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-43
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OPERATION

10.2 Operating Speed and Ground Speed

Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type, and density of vegetation to be cut. Do Not
exceed 2 MPH while operating. Operate the mower at its full rated PTO speed to maintain blade speed for a
clean cut. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual or the tra ctor instrument p anel fo r th e eng i ne sp ee d a nd gear
to provide the requ ired oper ating and de sired gr oun d spe ed. Ma ke sure tha t the mower is op er ating at its full
rated speed before entering the vegetation to be cut. Always start and stop cutting blades with engine near
idle.
Ground speed is achieved by transmission gear selection and not by the engine operating speed. The
operator may be r equired to experiment with several gear range combinations to determine the best gear and
range which provides the most ideal performa nce fro m the imple ment a nd mo st efficient tractor operation . As
the severity of cutting conditions increa se, the ground sp eed should b e decreased b y selecting a lower gear to
maintain the proper operating PTO speed. OPS-B- 0009
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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)

10.3 Operating the Attached Mower Heads

The boom can attach to and operate multiple heads one at a time for a wide range of vegetation control
applications. The at tached heads are design ed for dif fer ent applications. The h ead should be selected based
on the mowing application and the location that the unit is being operated.
Refer to the Assembly Section of this manual to ensure the head is properly attached to the boom hitch and
hydraulic lines are properly co nnected. OPS-B- 0010
There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this
Mower. REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in heavy brush
and in heavy weeds. The Blades of this Mower can throw objects if
shields are not properly installed and maintained. Serious injury or even
death may occur unless care is taken to insure the safety of the operator,
bystanders, or passersby in the area. Do not operate this machine with
anyone in the immediate area. Stop mowing if anyone is within 100 yar ds
of mower. (SGM-02)