Rhino Mounts SE4 manual Tractor Horsepower, Point Hitch, Front End Weight

OPERATION

OPERATION

2.3 Tractor Horsepower

The horsepower required to operate the mower depends on several operating factors including the vegetation to be cut, terrain condition, operator experience, condition of the mower and tractor, and others. For most mowing conditions, the CY60 mower requires a tractor with a minimum of 30 HP and the CY72 mower requires a tractor with a minimum of 40 HP. Operating the mower with a tractor that does not have adequate power may damage the tractor engine. Exceeding 75 HP may cause mower damage by overpowering the unit in heavy cutting conditions.

2.4 3-Point Hitch

The tractor 3-point hitch must be rated to lift at least 435 lbs.

The SE4 mower is designed to be mounted on a tractor with a CAT I 3-point hitch. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for the category of the tractor being used. If the hitch does not conform to ASAE CAT I dimensions, the mower may not fit or raise properly. Consult an authorized dealer for possible modification procedures to mount non- conforming hitches.

Depending on the hitch category, certain size pins

are used to attach the mower to the tractor. CAT I hitches require 7/8” lower and 3/4” upper diameter hitch pins.

CAT I Implement / Hitch Specification

Width from outside to outside A-frame....	26 7/8”
Quick Hitch width inside lug to lug	27 1/8”
Height from bottom hitch pin to top pin ...	18”
Lower pin diameter	7/8”
Upper pin diameter	3/4”
Lynch pin diameter	15/32”

2.5 Front End Weight

A minimum of 20% total tractor weight must be maintained on the tractor front end at all times. Front end weight is critical to maintain steering control and to prevent the tractor from rearing up while driving. If the front end is too light, add weight until a minimum of 20% total weight is reached on the front tires. Front weights and weight carriers can be purchased through an authorized tractor dealership. OPS-U- 0005

SE4 05/05 Operation Section 4-6

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