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Operation 13
5WPMAN0183 (Rev. 4/25/2008)
OPERATION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of
the cutter. The operator must be properly trained.
Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the tractor,
and all safety practices before starting operation. Read
the safety rules and safety decals on pages 5 to 12.
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 (3 - 8 km/h).
Full chain shielding must be installed when
operating in populated areas or other areas where
thrown objects could injure people or damage
property.
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain
shielding, operation must be stopped when any-
one comes within 300 feet (92 m).
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-
tive devices cannot prevent all objects from
escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing
condition.
It is possible for objects to ricochet
and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed.
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, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
ATTACHING MOWER TO TRACTOR
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
Never attach the mower release rope to the
operator, the operator's clothing, or the tractor
seat.
1. Park the mower and tractor on a level, hard-sur-
faced area.
2. Adjust tractor hitch bracket on trailer frame so the
trailer is level when attached to the tractor. Pin the
mower to the tractor.
NOTE: When attaching mower to tractor drawbar,
make sure the correct drawbar pin is used. A Category
1 drawbar is 1" (25.4 mm); Category 2 is 1.25" (31.75
mm). Failure to use the correct pin size will result in
premature wear of hitch and drawbar hole. If the hitch
on the mower doesn't match your tractor drawbar, con-
tact your dealer to order the correct size hitch for your
tractor. If not removing mower from tractor on a regular
basis, a bolt, locknut, and washers assembled tightly
will reduce wear on drawbar and hitch.
A 1-3/8" 6B spline PTO shaft is used for connecting the
mower to the tractor. This mower is designed for 540
rpm PTO only.
The PTO drive shaft is intended for use with tractors
that have 14 inches (356 mm) between the end of the
PTO shaft and the tractor's drawbar hitch pin hole.
3. Attach the safety chain to the tractor as shown in
Figure 1.
Figure 1. Tow Chain Installation
CAUTION
(229 mm)