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OPERATION
SE8A 01/11 Operation Section 4-13
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
6.1 Setting Mower Height- Lift Type
1. Park the tractor and mower on level ground.
2. Using the 3-point hitch control lever, position
the front of the mower with the side skids 1”
less off the ground than desired cut height. For
example, for a 3” cut, position the skids 2” from
the ground. Set the 3-point control lever stop at
this position to maintain this height when raising
and lowering the mower.
3. Shut down the tractor and remove the key.
4. Level the mower deck front to rear by extending
or retracting the 3-point top link.
5. Level the mower side to side by manipulating
one lower lift arm length. On most tractors, at
least one of the lift arms is designed to allow for
manipulation of its length. Shortening or
extending will allow for deck leveling from side
to side.
6. Securely block up the mower at this height.
7. Remove the bolts securing the tailwheel beam
support brackets and allow the tailwheel(s) to
rest at ground level. Align beam and positioning
bracket holes with closest set of holes in
support brackets and reinstall securing the
beam(s) in position. Tighten all bolts and nuts.
8. Extend the tractor’s top 3-point link so that
when lifting the mower, the front of the deck will
raise 2 to 2½" before the tail wheel(s) leaves
the ground. This will allow the mower to follow
the contour of uneven terrain.
NOTE: Install optional check chains when there is a
problem with the hydraulic 3-Point lift maintaining a
set height or when a constant preadjusted cut
height is required. See Check Chains in the
Assembly Section to equip the tractor and mower
with this optional equipment.