King Kutter 999994 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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FINISHING MOWER OPERATION
STEP 1
Before each use perform the maintenance described in maintenance section (pg# 21)
STEP2
Read, understand, and follow the information on safety training, preparation, starting
and stopping safety, operational safety, transport safety warning sections of this man-
ual (pages 11 thru 16)
STEP 3
With tractor running, lower finishing mower to ground so that the swivel links are par-
allel to the ground. This allows the free-floating hitch system to follow the contour of
the ground, thus mowing evenly on uneven terrain.
STEP 4
With the tractor at idle RPM, engage PTO and slowly advance throttle to 540 PTO
RPM. NOTE: Finishing mower designed to run at 540 PTO RPM only.
STEP 5
Select a low gear for the tractor and begin to mow. Tractor ground speed
is to be controlled by gear selection only and not engine speed. Tractor
ground speed should allow finishing mower to maintain 540 PTO RPM and
thus maximum blade tip speed.
NOTE: Do not allow the tractor engine or finishing mower to bog down or stall. This
causes undue wear and tear on the mower and tractor. If this continues to happen re-
duce ground speed and raise cutting height of finishing mower. Never attempt to
clean out a plugged discharge chute until the tractor has been shut down and the
mower blades have completely stopped.
STEP 6
After each use clean all debris from the top and bottom of the finishing
mower. Replace any missing or illegible safety decals. Inspect for any dam-
aged or worn parts and replace before next use. Store finishing mower in a
dry environment.