Prepare For Safe Operation
Hitching Mower To Tractor
Three-point hitch-mounted mowers:
—Refer to mower and tractor manufacturers’ manuals.
—Place tractor’s hydraulic power lift (rockshaft) selector lever in down position to avoid unexpected movement.
—Explain the hitching procedures to those operators who cannot read.
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—When backing the tractor up to the mower, NEVER allow anyone between the tractor and the mower.
—Attach the mower to the tractor
—Securely attach the driveline to the tractor PTO. Lower the master shield into place if it is movable. Push and pull on the driveline to ensure it is locked onto the PTO shaft.
Read and
Understand
Manuals Before
Operating
Maintain
Proper Weight
Distribution
No One
Allowed Between
Tractor and
Mower
Avoid
Entanglement,
Use Guards and
Shields
Prepare For Safe Operation
Pull-type hitch-mounted mowers:
—Refer to mower and tractor manufacturers’ manuals.
—Remove
—Attach only to drawbar hitch.
—Adjust tractor drawbar length for 540 or 1000 rpm PTO operation.
—When backing the tractor up to the mower, NEVER allow anyone between the tractor and the mower.
—Properly attach the mower safety tow chain to the tractor.
—Securely attach the driveline to the tractor PTO. Push and pull on the driveline to ensure it is locked onto the PTO. Lower the master shield into place.
—Hook up the mower hydraulic hoses to the tractor.
—Make sure the wings, or raised mower decks, are supported by the cylinders before removing the transport locks. Never use force to release the transport or wing locks. The wings or deck could fall and crush you.
540 RPMRPOPTO
14IN 
Tractor
Drawbar
Adjustment
1000 RPM PTO
1000 RPO PTO
16IN 
1000 RPM PTO
1000 RPO PTO
20IN 
Confirm Wings Are
Supported Before
Releasing Locks
Avoid
Entanglement,
Use Guards and
Shields
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