Rhino Mounts TW144 manual Setting the Mower, Setting Mower Height- Lift Type

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7.If using a hydraulic cylinder, connect hydraulic hose ends into tractor hydraulic ports.

8.If the mower has been attached to a 3-point hitch drawbar, adjust any tractor equipped lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the hitch and mower from swaying side to side. Note: Never raise the 3-point lift with the mower attached as catastrophic driveline damage will occr.

6.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

Never work under the Implement, the framework, or any lifted component unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious injury or even death.

6.1 Setting Mower Height- Lift Type

1.Park the tractor and mower on level ground.

2.Using the 3-point hitch control lever, position the front of the mower with its side skids 1” less off the ground than desired cut height. For example, for a 3” cut, position the skids 2” from the ground. Set the 3-point control lever stop at this position to maintain this height when raising and lowering the mower.

3.Shut down the tractor and remove the key.

4.Level the mower deck front to rear by extending or retracting the 3-point top link.

TW144 01/11 Operation Section 4-13

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