Servis-Rhino SE10-4A, SE15-4A 7. SETTING THE MOWER

OPERATION

SE10-4A/SE15-4A 03/09 Operation Section 4-13

OPERATION

Hydraulic Line Support

After connecting the mower hydraulic lines to the tractor, support the hoses with the equipped brackets.

Ensure that hoses do not contact the driveline, do not bind while turning, and do not become pinched or

kinked.

Hydraulic Cylinder Priming

Hydraulic Cylinders must be filled with hydraulic oil before removing the wing transport braces to lower the

mower wings. Hydraulic cylinders and lines are filled by holding the valve control levers in the raised position

until the cylinders fully retract (wing cylinders) and extend (center cylinder). Place control levers in the float

position and repeat process a second time. Ensure wings are entirely supported by the cylinders before

removing the transport bars. NEVER drive out bar pins and NEVER remove bars that have tension on them.

LEVELING DECK CENTER SECTION

1. Place the tractor and mower on a level

surface and lower both wings.

2. Use the center section hydraulic cylinder to

set the mower at approximately 3/4” above

the desired cutting height. The additional

height is necessary so that after the mower

has been leveled, the deck pitch can be set

such that the front of the mower is slightly

lower than the rear.

3. Shut down the tractor, place the transmission

in park, and set the parking brake before

dismounting.

4. Level the mower deck front to rear by

adjusting the leveling rods linking the tongue

to the rear axle. DO NOT allow feet or other

body part underneath the mower when making adjustments. To adjust rod length, loosen jamnut and

screw turnbuckles. To lower the front, lengthen the rods and to raise the front, shorten the rods. DO NOT

unscrew turnbuckles to the point that either rod threaded ends becomes disconnected which will cause

the mower to fall. Re-tighten jamnuts when deck is leveled. IMPORTANT: Alternate adjustments

7. SETTING THE MOWER

Properly setting the cutting 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. Blades contacting the ground may

cause objects to be thrown out from under the mower deck. Always avoid operating the mower at a height

which causes the blades to contact the ground. OPS-U- 0010

Never work under the Implement, the framework, or any lifted

component unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up

to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious

injury or even death. (SG-14)