John Deere DC1000 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
OPERATION and DETACHING
Operation and Detaching 21
• Disc Mower Operation
1. Before mowing, ensure that all mower guards
and covers are in place and are in good con-
dition. Replace if necessary. (Consult your
mower’s operating manual.)
2. Raise caddy arm to full upright position and
remove hydraulic cylinder safety stop.
3. Slowly lower disc mower blade to fully down
position.
4. Slowly lower caddy arms until cutter bar is in its
working position.
5. Adjust top link on caddy to ensure that disc mower
blade is at desired operating level.
6. Lower disc mower safety guard/cover.
7. Slowly engage tractor PTO. Let mower run to
make sure all parts are working properly.
8. Put tractor in gear to mow at recommended speed
for your tractor and terrain. (Consult your disc
mower manual.)
Detaching Caddy from Tractor
(with mower attached)
1. Ensure that disc mower caddy is on level surface
with wheels chocked. (Disc mower cutter bar
should be in full upright position at this point.)
2. With tractor in park, raise disc mower caddy
arms to full upright position.
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