TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY SECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Safety Information ..........................................................................................................................................1-2
Decal Location .............................................................................................................................................. 1-11
Safety Decals ............................................................................................................................................... 1-12
Federal Laws & Regulations ................................................................................................................1-15
INTRODUCTION SECTION ............................................................................................................................ 2-1
ASSEMBLY SECTION ..................................................................................................................................3-1
A-Frame Attachment ......................................................................................................................................3-2
Caster Wheel Attachments ............................................................................................................................3-3
Discharge Chute Installation ..........................................................................................................................3-4
Driveline Attachment ......................................................................................................................................3-4
OPERATION SECTION .................................................................................................................................4-1
Tractor Preparation ........................................................................................................................................4-2
Attaching Mower to Tractor ............................................................................................................................4-2
Driveline Attachment to Tractor......................................................................................................................4-3
Cutting Height Adjustment .............................................................................................................................4-3
Starting & Stopping Cutter..............................................................................................................................4-3
Cutting Speed.................................................................................................................................................4-4
Cutting Tips ....................................................................................................................................................4-4
Detaching and Storing ..................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Driveline Length Check Procedure .................................................................................................................. 4-5
Front Gauge Wheel Interference Check .......................................................................................................... 4-6
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 4-7
MAINTENANCE SECTION ............................................................................................................................5-1
Lubrication Information...................................................................................................................................5-2
Gearbox .........................................................................................................................................................5-3
Gauge Wheel Assemblies ..............................................................................................................................5-3
Driveline Lubrication .......................................................................................................................................5-4
Blade Spindle Lubrication ...............................................................................................................................5-4
Blade Servicing ..............................................................................................................................................5-5
Blade Sharpening ...........................................................................................................................................5-5
Blade Removal and Installation ......................................................................................................................5-5
Belt Adjustment Procedure ............................................................................................................................5-6
Belt Removal/Installation ................................................................................................................................. 5-6
Storage ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-7
Torque Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 5-7
Blade Spindle Service Instructions .................................................................................................................. 5-8