Groundsmaster 4500--D/4700--DCutting Decks Page 8 -- 2
Specifications
Groundsmaster 4700--D
Groundsmaster 4500--D
MOUNTING: All cutting decks are supported b y inde-
pendent lift arms and are interchangeable to any cutting
deck positions. The Groundsmaster 4500--D uses five
(5) cutting decks. The Groundsmaster 4700--D uses
seven (7) cutting decks.
CONSTRUCTION: Deck chamber and frame are
welded steel construction reinforced with channels and
plates.
HEIGHT--OF--CUT RANGE: 3/4to4inch(19to101
mm) in 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) increments. Height--of-- cut ad-
justment is made by repositioning deck on deck frame.
DECK DRIVE: Closed loop, integrated relief, hydraulic
system operates cutting deck hydraulic motors. Blade
spindles are 1--1/4 inch (31.7 mm) shafts supported by
greaseable, tapered roller bearings in a ductile iron
housing.
CUTTING BLADE: Each cutting deck equipped with a
27 inch (686 mm) length, 0.250 inch (6.4 mm) thick, heat
treated, steel blade. Anti--scalp cup installed on cutting
blade. The standard blade is optimized for most cutting
applications. Optional high lift, angled sail and Atomic
blades are available for those situations where the stan-
dard blade is not ideal.
DISCHARGE: Clippings are discharged from the rear of
the mowing decks. Pre--drilled mounting holes allow at-
tachment of optional mulching baffle.
CUTTING DECK LIFT: Cutting decks on the Ground-
smaster 4500--D are controlled with one (1) lift switch.
The Groundsmaster 4700--D usesthree (3) lift switches:
one for theright wing deck, one for the left wing deck and
the third (center) switch for the remaining five decks.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM: A fully floating suspension
with hydraulic counterbalance. Main center pivot allows
side--to--side deck oscillation. Individual decks sup-
ported with two (2) front rollers and one, full width, rear
roller.
WEIGHT: Individual cutting deck weighs approximately
195lb(89kg).