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Operation Section 4-4
OPERATION
GK6072 08/01
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
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
assumean 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.