Bush Hog TD-1100 Section Operating Instructions, 3-1GENERAL SAFETY, 3-2CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

F. Route control chain to convenient location and fasten to tractor. Be sure excess slack is removed from the chain to avoid entanglement with tractor tires or other moving parts. Make sure latch locking pins are in the stored positions so that latches can

Figure 2-3 Control Chain

be released by pulling the chain.(Refer to Figures 3-3 and 3-4)

G. Attach driveline to tractor . Pull on each drive- line section to be sure that yoke locks into place.

H. Securely attach safety tow chain to tractor.

SECTION III

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3-1 GENERAL SAFETY

Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual and tractor operator’s manual should oper- ate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses and safety shoes. The operator should read, understand and practice all safety mes- sages shown on the caution, warning and danger decals affixed to the mower to avoid serious injury or death. It is recommended that tractor be equipped with Rollover Protective System (ROPS) and a seat belt be used. Before beginning operation, clear work area of any objects that may be picked up and thrown. Check for ditches, stumps, holes or other obstacles that could upset tractor or damage mower. Always lower mower to ground and allow blades to come to a complete stop, set parking brake and turn off tractor engine before leaving tractor operator’s seat.

NOTE: Before initial operation the TD should be connect- ed to the tractor for a 30 minute “run in” cycle. During the “run in” phase, the tractor should be operated at only half throttle. The “run in” phase will allow belt warm- up and stretching for proper mowing performance. After the 30 minute “run in” cycle is complete, ALL belts should be inspected for proper tension and if adjust- ments are necessary, refer to Maintenance Section.

3-2 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The mower should be operated at the highest posi- tion that will give desired cutting results. This will help prevent blades from striking the ground, reduc- ing blade wear and undue strain on the machine. Cutting too much material may leave excess clip- pings on the surface. The more frequently the grass

is mowed, the better the effect will be.

A. Raise mower off ground enough to remove caster.

WARNING

THE MOWER CAN FALL FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, SECURELY SUPPORT MOWER BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH.

B. Remove pin securing caster stem to caster arm. Remove caster stem from caster arm.

C. Place amount of spacers on caster stem to give desired cutting height. With no spacers on the bottom, a 3/4” cutting height is given. (Figure 3-1)

D. Reinstall caster stem into caster arm. Place remaining spacers on caster stem above caster arm and install pin to retain.

E. Repeat operation for all caster wheels. Make certain all wheels are adjusted to the same height.

Figure 3-1

Caster Wheel

Spacers

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