OPERATION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of the mower. The operator must be properly trained. Operators should be familiar with the mower, the trac- tor, and all safety practices before starting operation. Read the safety rules and safety decals on page 5 through page 9.
This mower is designed for lawn and grass mowing. It is not designed for rough conditions or heavy weed mowing. It is equipped with suction type blades for best results in lawn mowing.
Recommended mowing speed for most conditions is from 2 to 5 mph.
Full chain shielding,designed to reduce the possibility of thrown objects, must be installed when operating in populated areas or other areas where thrown objects could injure people or dam- age property. If this machine is not equipped with full chain shielding, operation must be stopped when anyone comes within several hundred feet.
Never allow children or untrained persons to operate equipment.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Make sure
Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed.
Before working underneath, carefully read Oper- ator’s Manual instructions, disconnect driveline, raise mower, securely block up all corners with jackstands, and check stability. Secure blocking prevents equipment from dropping due to hydrau- lic leak down, hydraulic system failures, or mechanical component failures.
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.
CAUTION
Stop power unit and implement immediately upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit,
using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
A minimum 25% of tractor and equipment weight must be on the tractor front wheels when attachments are in transport position. Without this weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal injury or death. The weight may be attained with a loader. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate.
Figure 1.Tractor Stability
Attach Mower to Tractor
Make sure
The standard
1.Attach the mower hitch pins to the lower tractor lift arms and secure.
2.Attach tractor top link (1), Figure 2, to mower top link bracket attachment point (A). Connect the driveline to the tractor PTO shaft.
3.Attach tether chain to tractor drawbar (Figure 3).
4.Adjust the tractor lower
10 Operation | MAN0260 (Rev. 1/12/2007) |
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