Servis-Rhino FM84A manual Operation Setting the Mower, Setting Mowing Height-Lift Type

OPERATION

OPERATION

6. SETTING THE MOWER

Properly setting the mower height is essential for efficient and safe operation. A properly set mower will make a more uniform cut, distribute clippings more evenly, require minimal tractor work, and follow the contour of uneven terrain. Note: Avoid very low cutting heights; striking the ground with the blades gives the most damaging shock loads and will cause damage to the mower and drive.

6.1 Setting Mowing Height-Lift Type

1.Park the tractor and mower on level ground.

2.Using the 3-point hitch control lever, position the front of the mower with its side skids 1” less off the ground than desired cut height. For example, for a 3” cut, position the skids 2” from the ground. Set the 3-point control lever stop at this position to maintain this height when raising and lowering the mower.

3.Shut down the tractor and remove the key.

4.Level the mower deck front to rear by extending or retracting the 3-point top link.

5.Level the mower side to side by manipulating one lower lift arm length. On most tractors, at least one of the lift arms is designed to allow for manipulation of its length. Shortening or extending will allow for deck leveling from side to side.

6.Securely block up the mower at this height.

7.Holding wheel and yoke assembly up, remove quick-lock pin from the top of guage wheel spindle. Position full length spacers and half spacer as required. All spacers on top of spindle tube allows for approximately 1” cutting height. Adjustment range from 1” to a maximum of 4-1/2” in 1/2” increments.

8.Extend the tractor’s top 3-point link so that when lifting the mower, the front of the deck will raise 2 to 2½" before the rear guage wheels leave the ground. This will allow the flexible hitch to pivot and follow the contour of uneven terrain.

FM84A 09/03 Operation Section 4-12

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