OPERATION
OPERATION
Mow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the tractor and mower. The correct mowing speed depends on terrain condition and grass type, density, and height of cut. Normal ground speed range is from 2 to 5
10.3 Operating the Attached Head
•Objects tend to be thrown out from under the head in the direction of blade rotation and toward the raised edge of the shroud. Avoid cutting with the head tilted at an angle that objects would be thrown towards the tractor operator position.
•When clearing brush and small trees, operate tractor at 1 mph ground speed and position cutter head at an angle that will cut 2’ to 3’ into the growth. Make the first pass just above ground level. This will remove the low branches and allow operator a better view of the material to plan for the next pass. After repeated passes, each elevated approximately 4’ above the last, the main trunks of the trees will be exposed and they can be cut as desired. This avoids clogging the head with cut and mulched material.
•When operating near the ground or when mulching be particularly careful that there are no bystanders or animals with a 100 yards. Debris tends to fly out at great speed and can injure or even cause death.
Do not mow with two machines in the same area except with Cab tractors with the windows closed.
Mow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkness or foggy conditions where you cannot clearly see at least 300 feet (90 m) in front and to the sides of the tractor and mower. Make sure that you can clearly see and identify passersby, steep slopes, ditches,
PT5 09/10 | Operation Section |
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