OPERATION
Start tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat. Starting a tractor in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Tractor operators manual for proper starting instructions.
6. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR
Use extreme caution when connecting the mower to the tractor. The mower should be securely resting at ground level or setting on blocks. Keep hands and feet from under the mower deck and clear of pinch points between the tractor hitch arms and mower pins.
Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement and Tractor hitches.
6.1 Connecting Mower
1.Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft. Change shafts if needed.
2.Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising and lowering the mower.
3.Board the tractor and start the engine. Position the tractor to the mower with the
4.Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.
5.One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole between the set of
6.Walk around to opposite side and repeat procedure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.
7.Extend or retract
8.Adjust any lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the mower
from swaying side to side and possible contact with tractor rear tires.
EC72 03/08 | Operation Section |
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