Blue Rhino RB60/72 manual Driveline Attachment, Operation, Setting Deck Pitch, Increase Mulching

OPERATION

OPERATION

6.2 Setting Deck Pitch

Lower Horse Power - Better Fuel Efficiency

To increase fuel efficiency and lower horsepower requirements for mower operation, the mower should be operated with the deck approximately 3/

4" LOWER IN THE FRONT THAN THE REAR. Operating the mower at this pitch will allow the mower to cut the grass only once and requires less work from the tractor.

Increase Mulching

To increase mulching of the grass or crop material during mower operation, the mower should be operated with the deck approximately 3/4" HIGHER IN THE FRONT THAN THE REAR.

Operating the mower at this pitch will allow the mower to cut the grass twice and can result in a more even cut and improved distribution of the cut material.

IMPORTANT:

Adjust the leveling rods the same amount and maintain equal tension in the rods. Improper adjustment may cause rods to snap or bend. Retighten the jamnuts after the deck pitch has been set. OPS-U-0041

7. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT

The driveline yoke and tractor PTO shaft must be dirt free and greased for attachment.

To connect the mower driveline to the tractor PTO output shaft, pull the driveline yoke collar back and align the grooves and splines of the yoke with those of the PTO shaft. Push the driveline yoke onto the PTO shaft, release the locking collar, and position the yoke until the locking collar balls are seated onto the PTO shaft. Push and pull the driveline back and forth several times to ensure a secure attachment. OPS-R-0003_A

RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4-12

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