Rhino Mounts TW144 manual Setting Deck Pitch, Lower Horse Power Better Fuel Efficiency

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4.If the mower is 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 from side to side. Never raise the 3- point lift with the mower attached as catastrophic driveline damage will occur.

6.3Setting Deck Pitch

Lower Horse Power - Better Fuel Efficiency

To increase fuel efficiency and lower horsepower requirements for mower operation, the mower should be operated with the deck approximately 3/

4" LOWER IN THE FRONT THAN THE REAR. Operating the mower at this pitch will allow the mower to cut the grass only once and requires less work from the tractor.

Increase Mulching

To increase mulching of the grass or crop material during mower operation, the mower should be operated with the deck approximately 3/4" HIGHER IN THE FRONT THAN THE REAR.

Operating the mower at this pitch will allow the mower to cut the grass twice and can result in a more even cut and improved distribution of the cut material.

IMPORTANT:

Adjust the leveling rods the same amount and maintain equal tension in the rods. Improper adjustment may cause rods to snap or bend. Retighten the jamnuts after the deck pitch has been set. OPS-U-0041

TW144 01/11 Operation Section 4-15

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