Alamo RX84, RX72, RX60, 00785503C manual Safety Tow Chain, Setting Mowing Height-Pull Type

OPERATION

OPERATION

7.3 Safety Tow Chain

If the mower is towed on a public roadway, a safety chain with tensile strength equal to or greater than the gross weight of the mower must be connected between the tractor and mower. This will help control the implement in the event the tongue becomes disconnected from the drawbar. Make sure the chain is attached to a secure location on the tractor and not to an intermediate support.

After connecting both ends of the safety chain, drive the tractor to the right and left to check for proper chain length. Adjust length as necessary and allow only enough slack in the chain to make a maximum turn in both directions. When not in use, store the safety chain to protect it from mud or standing water by wrapping the chain around the tongue. Replace the safety chain if one ore more links or end fittings are broken, stretched or otherwise damaged or deformed. OPS-U-0039

7.4 Setting Mowing Height-Pull Type

1.Park the tractor and mower on level ground.

2.Using the tailwheel ratchet jack or hydraulic cylinder, position the mower so the skid shoes are 1” less off the ground than the desired final cut height. For example, if a 3” cut is desired, raise or lower the mower until the skid shoes are 2” off the ground. If a hydraulic cylinder is used, stroke control spacers can be placed on the hydraulic shaft to maintain a set cutting height each time the mower is raised and lowered.

3.Adjust the mower leveling rod so that the front of the mower is approximately 3/4” lower than the rear.

If the mower is attached to a 3-point hitch drawbar, adjust any tractor equipped lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the hitch and mower from swaying from side to side. Never raise the 3-point lift with the mower attached as catastrophic driveline damage will occur.

RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4-16

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