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Before starting to mow, never forget that the operator is responsible for the following:
1. Safe and correct driving of the tractor and mower.
2. To learn precise safe operating procedures for both the tractor and the mower.
3. To ensure all maintenance and lubrication has been performed on the mower.
4. To have read and understood all safety aspects for the mower in the operator’s
manual.
5. To have read and understood all safety decals on the mower.
6. Checking the condition of the blades. Worn or damaged blades should be changed
before starting
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7. Checking to ensure that the cutting edge is the leading edge of the blade
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8. Checking that there is no wire, weed, grass or other material wrapped around
blades.
9. Checking to see if front weights need to be added to the tractor in order to maintain
balance.
10.Checking the tractor tires for the proper pressure in accordance with the tractor
operator’s manual.
11.Checking that the PTO shield, belt shields and all other shielding are on the
machine and securely in place.
12.Making sure the proper attire is worn. Avoiding loose fitting clothing which can
become entangled. Wearing sturdy, tough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hands, ears and head. Never operate tractor or implements in
bare feet, sandals or sneakers.
13.Checking area for stones, branches and other debris that might be thrown.
14.Ensuring proper lighting is available, sunlight or good artificial lighting.
3.07 - Working Speed
The mowing speed depends on ground conditions, tractor HP, mowing height, and
grass thickness. Only a test run will enable you to gauge the optimal working speed for
your conditions.
Under most conditions a 3 to 8 mph ground speed is best. As a rule of thumb, and if the
conditions permit, grass dispersion is increased by higher ground speeds.
In order to obtain the best cut possible, always keep the tractor rpm up to the speed
indicated on the mower. When increasing or decreasing mowing ground speed, always
use gear selection, not engine speed. This will maintain the constant maximum blade
speed necessary for a clean cut.
The mulching kit is an option available for the GM1 mowers. This kit, containing 3
multilevel cutting edge blades and add-on containment baffling which bolts to the
underside of the mower deck, mulches and pulverizes grass and leaves.
Another benefit of the mulching kit is safety. In fact, the kit greatly reduces the possibility
of thrown objects. This is particularly important when mowing around schools, public
parks and golf courses. If you are using a mulching kit, you need to reduce your
ground speed to under 2 mph (see fig. 9).
OPERATION 20 FRONTIER
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ROOMING MOWERS OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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See Section 4.03 - Blade Maintenance.
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See Section 4.03 - Blade Maintenance.