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Section 2 Operating Instructions |
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Transporting |
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| NOTE: Always disengage PTO before raising the |
| When mowing in sandy soil areas, wear may occur to your | |||||
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| mower blades caused from sand erosion. Frequent inspection | ||||||
| mower to transport position. |
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| should be made and blades replaced if damaged. | ||||
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| Operating Instructions | |||
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| When raising the mower to the transport position, be | ||||||
| Proper Servicing and adjustments is the key to the long life | |||||||
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| sure that powershaft does not contact tractor or mow- | ||||||
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| of any machine. With careful and systematic inspection of | ||||||
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| er. Adjust and set the tractor’s | ||||||
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| the mower, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and | ||||||
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| so that the PTO shaft does not contact mower deck, in | ||||||
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| repair. | ||||||
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| the fully raised position. |
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3. | Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning; | Before beginning to mow, the following inspection should | ||||||
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| and, leave enough clearance so the mower does not | be performed: | |||||
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| contact obstacles such as buildings, trees | 1. | Check oil level in gearbox. Refer to "Section 5 Main- | ||||
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| or fences. |
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| tenance and Lubrication”starting on page 14. | |||
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| Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting | 2. | Check that all plugs in gearbox have been replaced | ||||
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| from one area to another. When traveling on road- | ||||||
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| and tightened properly. | |||||
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| ways, transport in such a way that faster moving vehi- |
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| 3. | Be sure all mower blades, bolts and nuts are tight. | |||||
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| cles may pass you safely. |
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| 4. | Be certain all guards and shields are in place and se- | |||
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| When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor | ||||||
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| to a lower gear. |
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| 5. | Grease PTO shaft and all other grease fittings. | |||
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| CAUTION! |
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| 6. | Clear the area to be mowed of rocks, branches and | |||
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| other foreign objects. | ||||
When traveling on public roads, whether at night or during the | 7. | Lower mower to ground. Set tractor throttle at approx- | ||||||
day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to | ||||||||
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all Federal, State, and |
| imately 1/4 open. Engage PTO to start blades rotat- | ||||||
local laws.‘ |
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Mowing Instructions |
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| 8. | Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor. | ||||
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| 9. | At first begin mowing at a slow forward speed and shift | |||||
6. | Clear the area to be mowed of objects and debris that | |||||||
| up until the desired speed is achieved - maintaining | |||||||
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| might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades. |
| 540 PTO rpm. | ||||
7. | Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass can | 10. | Mower blades will cut better at a faster blade speed | |||||
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| cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind the |
| than at reduced throttle. | ||||
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| mower. |
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| 11. | After mowing the first 50 feet, stop and check to see | ||
8. | Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter clip- | |||||||
| that the mower is adjusted properly. | |||||||
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| pings deteriorate faster. |
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| 12. | Do not make sharp turns or attempt to back up while | ||
9. | If mowing extremely tall grass, it is best to raise cutting | |||||||
| mower is on the ground. | |||||||
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| height and mow the area, then lower cutting height | 13. | Do not engage PTO with mower in the fully raised po- | ||||
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| and mow a second time at the desired height. | ||||||
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| sition. Do not engage PTO at full throttle. | |||||
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