OPERATION
OPERATION
1.3 Tractor Horsepower
The horsepower required to operate the mower depends on many factors including the vegetation to be cut, terrain condition, operator experience, and condition of the mower and tractor. For most mowing condition, the Versa Pro flail mower require a tractor with at least 90HP. Operating the mower with a tractor that does not have adequate power may damage the tractor engine.
1.4 Tractor Hydraulics
The mower wings are hydraulically powered from the PTO shaft at the cab end of the tractor. Two piston pumps and motors are used with a
1.5 Front End Weight
A minimum of 20% total tractor weight must be maintained on the tractor front end at all times. Front end weight is critical to maintain steering control and to prevent the tractor from rearing up while driving. If the front end is too light, add weight until a minimum of 20% total weight is reached on the front tires. Front weights and weight carriers can be purchased through an authorized tractor dealership.
1.6 Power Take Off (PTO)
Depending on the unit, the mower is designed to operate at a PTO speed of 540 or 1000 RPM. Most tractors operate at either 540, or a combination of 540 and 1000 RPM PTO speeds. The operating speed of the mower and tractor can be determined by the number of splines on the driveline yoke and PTO output shaft. Those operating at 540 RPM will have a
If operating an older model tractor where the tractor’s transmission and PTO utilize one master clutch, an
DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a
Never operate the Tractor and Mower if the Implement input driveline is directly connected to the Tractor transmission. Tractor braking distances can be substantially increased by the momentum of the rotating Mower blades driving the Tractor transmission even though the Tractor clutch has been disengaged. Install an over running clutch between the Tractor PTO and the Mower driveline to prevent this potentially dangerous situation.
VERSA PRO 03/09 | Operation Section |
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