Alamo 88, 96 7. SETTING THE MOWER

OPERATION

HYDRO 88 & 96 03/09 Operation Section 4-10

OPERATION

4. Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.

5. One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole

between the se t of A-fram e lift lugs. Insert hitch

pin through the lug and arm holes and insert

retaining pin into hitch pin.

6. Walk around to opposite side and repeat

procedure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.

7. Extend or retract 3-point top link to align its end

hole with the holes of the mower’s top link.

Insert the top link hitch pin and insert retaining

pin into hitch pin.

8. Adjust any lower link check chains, guide

blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the mower

from swaying side to side and possible contact

with tractor rear tires.

NOTE: Offset Adaptor Hitches are available to position the mower to the left or right. Mowers with Offset

Adaptor hitche s co nn ec t to the 3-P oin t hitch the same way as the mower A-frame. See Offset Adaptor Hitch in

the Assembly Section for details to equip the mower with this feature.

7. SETTING THE MOWER

Properly setting the cutting height is essential for efficient and safe operation. A properly set mower will make

a more uniform cut, distribute clippings more evenly, require minimal tractor work, and follow the contour of

uneven terrain. NOTE: Avoid very low cutting heights, striking the ground with the blades gives the most

damaging shock loads and will cause damage to the mower and drive. Blades contacting the ground may

cause objects to be thrown out from under the mower deck. Always avoid operating the mower at a height

which causes the blades to contact the ground. OPS-U- 0010

Never work under the Implement, the framework, or any lifted

component unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up

to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious

injury or even death. (SG-14)