OPERATION
OPERATION
Never stand or allow another person to stand between a running Tractor and the Mower when attaching the Implement to the Tractor. Always shut the Tractor completely off before attempting to connect the Mower pins to the Tractor hitch.
Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement and Tractor hitches.
6.1 Connecting the Boom Mower
1.Make sure the tractor is equipped with the cor- rect PTO shaft. Change shafts if needed.
2.Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising and lowering the boom mower.
3.Board the tractor and start the engine. Position the tractor to the boom mower with the
4.Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.
5.One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole between the set of
6.Walk around to opposite side and repeat proce- dure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.
7.Extend or retract
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.
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.
EK II 03/09 | Operation Section |
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