Rhino Mounts SE42 manual Setting the Mower

OPERATION

OPERATION

Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement and Tractor hitches. (S3PT-15)

1.Make sure the tractor is equipped with the cor- rect PTO shaft. Change shafts if needed.

2.Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising and lowering the mower.

3.Board the tractor and start the engine. Position the tractor to the mower with the 3-point lift arms positioned at the same height and to the outside of the mower hitch pins. Note: Set the 3-point lift control to “Position Control” so that the lift arms maintain a constant height when attaching the mower. See the tractor Operator’s Manual for correct settings when attaching 3- point equipment.

4.Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.

5.One lift arm at a time, position the tractor lift arms over the A-frame hitch pins. Insert linch pins to retain lift arms to the mower.

6.Walk around to opposite side and repeat proce- dure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.

7.Extend or retract 3-point top link to align its end hole with the holes of the mower’s top link. Insert the top link hitch pin and insert retaining pin into hitch pin.

8.Adjust any lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the mower from swaying side to side and possible contact with tractor rear tires.

NOTE: Offset Adapter Hitches are available to position the mower to the left or right. Mowers with Offset Adapter hitches connect to the 3-Point hitch the same way as the mower A-frame. Mowers with a Cat I hitch will be offset approximately 13” with the use of this accessory. See Offset Adaptor Hitch in the Assembly Section for details to equip the mower with this feature.

7. SETTING THE MOWER

Properly setting the cutting height is essential for efficient and safe operation. A properly set mower will make a more uniform cut, distribute clippings more evenly, require minimal tractor work, and follow the contour of uneven terrain. NOTE: Avoid very low cutting heights, striking the ground with the blades gives the most damaging shock loads and will cause damage to the mower and drive. Blades contacting the ground may cause objects to be thrown out from under the mower deck. Always avoid operating the mower at a height which causes the blades to contact the ground. OPS-U- 0010

SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-10

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