OPERATION
OPERATION
7.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting
Make sure the tractor brakes are in good operating condition. Tractor brakes can be set to operate independently allowing single rear wheel braking action or locked together to provide simultaneous rear wheel braking. FOR MOST DRIVING AND OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE PEDALS SHOULD BE LOCKED TOGETHER TO PROVIDE THE MOST EFFECTIVE BRAKING ACTION.
Always disengage the tractor differential lock when turning. When engaged the differential lock will prevent or limit the tractor from turning. During normal cutting conditions, locking the differential provides no benefit and should not be used.
Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Tractor with weak or faulty brakes. When operating down a hill or on wet or rain slick roads, the braking distance increases; use extreme care and reduce your speed in these conditions. When operating in traffic, always use the Tractor’s flashing warning lights and reduce your speed. Be aware of traffic around you and watch out for the other guy.
7.3 Operating the Mower Wing
Transport Position
With tractor engine running, turn off the tractor PTO Switch and wait for cuttershaft(s) to stop rotating. Using the tractor remote lever to fully raise mower wing unit.
Then lift up transport link to pin attaching cylinder to actuator on
Make certain that the control lever is in the “HOLD” position when transporting unit.
Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearance or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and could cause serious injury or even death from objects thrown from the Blades.
The mower’s center of gravity is raised making the mower more prone to tipping when the wings are in the raised position. Use extreme caution when towing the mower in the transport position and avoid uneven
VERSA PRO 03/09 | Operation Section |
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