OPERATION
2.3 Tractor Horsepower
The horsepower required to operate the mower depends on several operating factors including the vegetation to be cut, terrain condition, operator experience, condition of the mower and tractor, and other factors. The recommended tractor HP for the
2.4 Drawbar
Position the length of the drawbar from the end of the tractor PTO shaft to the drawbar hitch hole according to the operating speed of the mower. If the mower is a 540 RPM unit, position the drawbar length from shaft end to hitch hole at 14”. For 1000 RPM mowers, set the drawbar length at 16” for 21 spline
2.5 Tractor Hydraulics
Tractor Drawbar Length
(Based on Mower Operating Speed)
14" (540 RPM
16" (1000 RPM
TONGUE 20” (1000 RPM
DRAWBAR
OPERATION
The mower deck and wings are raised and lowered with hydraulic cylinders operated by the tractor hydraulic pump. There are several ways to configure the mower hydraulics depending on the number of tractor selective control valves and if they are single or double acting. The mower can be operated on a tractor with a minimum of three single acting circuits. One double acting and two single acting cylinders or a three spool control valve must be used to operate the mower equipped with hydraulic phasing cylinders.
Refer to the assembly and parts section of this manual for hydraulic system
2.6 Front End Weight
A minimum of 20% total tractor weight must be maintained on the tractor front end at all times. Front end weight is critical to maintain steering control and to prevent the tractor from rearing up while driving. If the front end is too light, add weight until a minimum of 20% total weight is reached on the front tires. Front weights and weight carriers can be purchased through an authorized tractor dealership.
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