OPERATION
7.3 Setting Deck Pitch
To facilitate safe and efficient 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. In addition, a more even distribution of the clippings from the rear of the mower will be achieved with this deck pitch.
Adjust the leveling rods linking the tongue to the rear axle until the front of the mower is at least 3/4” lower in the front that than the rear. To lower the front, lengthen the leveling rods and to raise the front shorten the leveling rods. 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.
Setting Deck Pitch - Lift-Type
1.Lower the mower until the rear of the mower is resting securely on its tail wheels.
2.Lower the
3.Place the tractor’s
Setting Deck Pitch - Pull-Type
1.Adjust the leveling rods linking the tongue to the rear axle until the front of the mower is at least 3/4” lower in the front than the rear. To lower the front, lengthen the leveling rods and to raise the front, shorten the leveling rods.
8.DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
The driveline yoke and tractor PTO shaft must be dirt free and greased for attachment.
To connect the mower driveline to the tractor PTO output shaft, pull the driveline yoke collar back and align the grooves and splines of the yoke with those of the PTO shaft. Push the driveline yoke onto the PTO shaft, release the locking collar, and position the yoke until the locking collar balls are seated onto the PTO shaft. Push and pull the driveline back and forth several times to ensure a secure attachment.
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