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Operation Section 4-4FM100 02/04
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
OPERATION
Enter the area to cut with the cutter operating at PTO speed and, if it becomes necessary to temporarily
regulate engine speed during operations, increase or decrease the throttle gradually.
To transport, disengage the PTO, raise full transport height.
CUTTING SPEED
Proper ground speed for cutting will depend upon the height, type, and density of material to be cut.
Normally, ground speed will range from 1-1/2 to 3 mph. Tall dense material should be cut at low speed while
thin medium height material can be cut at a faster ground speed.
CUTTING TIPS
Always operate PTO at recommended RPM when cutting. This is necessary to maintain proper blade speed
and to produce a clean cut.
Under certain conditions, tractor tires may roll some grasses down and prevent them from being cut at the
same height as the surrounding area. When this occurs, reduce the tractor ground speed, but maintain PTO
RPM. The lower speed will permit grasses to be at least partially rebound and be cut. Taking a partial cut
and/or reversing the direction of travel may also produce a cleaner cut.
As often as possible, stop mowing when other people are passing by. Although the Mower is shielded to
prevent objects from being thrown out by the blades, no one shield device is 100% effective. The operator has
greater knowledge of the dangers of being around this Mower while it is operational than the person on the
street.
WARNING! Avoid personal injury. Pick up all rocks and other debris before cutting. Enter new areas
carefully. Cut material higher the first time to allow cutter to clear unseen objects. Never
assume an area is clear. Always check.
Extremely tall grass should be cut twice. Raise cutter and cut twice the desired height. Cut the second
time at desired height at 90 degrees to first pass.
Remember, sharp blades produce cleaner cuts and use less power.
Before cutting, analyze the area to determine the best cutting procedure. Consider the height and type of
material and the terrain type: hilly, level or rough.
Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind
the mower.
Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter clippings deteriorate faster.
DETACHING AND STORING
Lower the Mower to the Ground. Park the Tractor with the transmission in the correct gear (Automatic
Transmission-- Park; Standard Transmission--Neutral ). Set the parking brake, shut off the engine, and
remove the key, Wait until the PTO stops rotating before getting down from the tractor.
Disconnect the driveline from the tractor PTO and store it to prevent it from contacting the ground.
Always reinstall the Master Shield over the tractor PTO Shaft. This shield should always remain in place
except when connecting or disconnecting driveline.