OPERATION
Saber Operation Section 3-30
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OPERATION
8.3 Mower Operation
The rotating parts in this machine have been
designed and tested for rugged use. However, they
could fail upon impact with heavy solid objects-such
as steel guard rails, concrete abutments,etc.,
causing them to be thrown at a very high velocity.
Never allow cutter head to contact such objects.
Inspecting the cutting area for such objects and
removing them prior to mowing can help eliminate
these potiential hazards.
Once on location, lower the mower deck slightly
above the material to be cut, so the mower does not
have to start under a load. With the tractor at an
idle, engage mower. Bring tractor R.P.M. up to
1900-2200 R.P.M. and slowly lower deck to ground
level.
8.2 Operating Speed and Ground Speed
Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type, and density of vegetation to be cut. Do Not
exceed 5 MPH while operating. Operate the mower at its full rated RPM to maintain blade speed for a clean
cut. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual or the tractor instrument panel for the engine speed and gear to
provide the desired ground speed. Make sure that the mower is operating at its full rated speed before
entering the vegetation to be cut. Always start and stop cutting blades with engine near idle.
Ground speed is achieved by transmission gear selection and not by the engine operating speed. The
operator may be required to experiment with several gear range combinations to determine the best gear and
range which provides the most ideal performance from the implement and most efficient tractor operation. As
the severity of cutting conditions increase, the ground speed should be decreased. OPS-B- 0009_SBR
There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this
Mower. REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in heavy brush
and in heavy weeds. The Blades of this Mower can throw objects if
shields are not properly installed and maintained. Serious injury or even
death may occur unless care is taken to insure the safety of the operator,
bystanders, or passersby in the area. Do not operate this machine with
anyone in the immediate area. Stop mowing if anyone is within 300 feet
of mower. (SGM-02)
Mow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the tractor and mower. The
correct mowing speed depends on terrain condition and grass type, density, and height of
cut. Normal ground speed range is from 2 to 5 mph(3-8 kph). Use slow mowing speeds
when operating on or near steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power
lines, or when debris and foreign objects are to be avoided. (SGM-07)