OPERATION
Adjusting Mowing Height
The mowing height is adjusted by adjusting the top link of the
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the disc blade to contact the ground.
On uneven ground, raise the blade tip by tilting the cutter rearward. Tipping the cutter too far rearward, over horizontal will result in premature blade wear. Cutting too close to the ground will cause excessive blade wear.
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Safety Break Away Adjustment |
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Safety break away slide
T
Safety break away spring
Figure 13
When the mower meets an obstacle during operation, the break away latch will release and allow the mower to swing back in order to minimize damage. The break away can be adjusted to release at higher or lower forces by changing the compression on the Break Away Spring (T). (See Figures 12 &13.)
NOTE: The compression spring should not be compressed to less than 2 15/16"! Apply grease to the break away sliding section after every 8 hours of operation.
IMPORTANT: If the break away trips, STOP THE TRACTOR AND SHUT OFF THE PTO DRIVE AND ENGINE SECURE PARKING BREAK ! WAIT FOR ALL ROTATION TO STOP! Then inspect the cutter bar for damage and remove the obstacle. Reverse tractor direction until the break away resets. Engage the PTO drive and continue forward.
WARNING! NEVER REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS WHILE THE DISC IS ROTATING, EVEN AT SLOW SPEEDS. DISENGAGE THE PTO, STOP THE TRACTOR ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL ROTATING PARTS TO STOP AND ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE BEFORE LEAVING THE TRACTOR SEAT. NEVER ALLOW ANYONE ON THE TRACTOR WHILE YOU REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING!
NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO APPROACH THE MOWER WHILE DISCS ARE ROTATING. SERIOUS INJURY CAN BE CAUSED BY ROTATING PARTS.
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