FINISHING MOWER OPERATION
STEP 1
Before each use perform the maintenance described in maintenance section (pg# 21)
STEP2
Read, understand, and follow the information on safety training, preparation, starting and stopping safety, operational safety, transport safety warning sec- tions of this manual (pages 11 thru 16)
STEP 3
With tractor running, lower finishing mower to ground so that the swivel links are parallel to the ground. This allows the
STEP 4
With the tractor at idle RPM, engage PTO and slowly advance throttle to 540 PTO RPM. NOTE: Finishing mower designed to run at 540 PTO RPM only.
STEP 5
Select a low gear for the tractor and begin to mow. Tractor ground speed is to be controlled by gear selection only and not engine speed. Tractor ground speed should allow finishing mower to maintain 540 PTO RPM and thus maximum blade tip speed.
NOTE: Do not allow the tractor engine or finishing mower to bog down or stall. This causes undue wear and tear on the mower and tractor. If this continues to happen reduce ground speed and raise cutting height of finishing mower. Never attempt to clean out a plugged discharge chute until the tractor has been shut down and the mower blades have completely stopped.
STEP 6
After each use clean all debris from the top and bottom of the finishing mower. Replace any missing or illegible safety decals. Inspect for any damaged or worn parts and replace before next use. Store finishing mower in a dry environment.
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