Heavy Duty Finishing Mower
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Heavy Duty Finishing Mower is designed to be used on a tractor with a standard category 1 three-point hitch. See the specification sheet for horsepower requirements. Using excessive power will shorten the life of the drive train components.
CONNECTING TO TRACTOR:
Park the mower and tractor on a level dry area free of debris and foreign objects.
1.Slowly back the tractor up to the machine.
2.Adjust the three-point arms to align with the mower lift pins.
3.Stop the tractor, set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before dismounting.
4.Slide the three-point arms on the lift pins and lock in place with the clips supplied.
5.With the engine on the tractor shut off, attach the PTO shaft. Both ends of the PTO have a standard 6-spline end with a spring-loaded locking collar. Turn the round collar at the ends of the PTO clockwise to slide onto the splined shafts. The spring-loaded pin in the PTO yoke must lock into the groove on the splined shaft on the gearbox and tractor. Always check to see that both ends of the PTO shaft are securely attached every time the mower is used. This should always be done with the tractor engine shut off. Attach the safety chains supplied with the PTO shaft, allowing sufficient slack for the driveline during turns and operation. Check booklet attached to the PTO for instructions.
NOTE: At least one third of the telescoping length of the PTO should overlap when the mower is in operation.
6.Attach the top link on the tractor to the link pin assembled in the hitch weldment (#38). Adjust the turnbuckle on the tractor top link so that the hitch sits straight with the tractor and mower both on level ground.
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