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14 Optional Equipment
51642 (Rev. 11/9/2007)
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
■ Before working underneath, raise mower to
highest position and block securely. Blocking up
prevents mower dropping from hydraulic leak
down, hydraulic system failures, or mechanical
component failure.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
A leaf mulcher, low-suction blades, extra-suction
blades, a front roller, and casters are offered as
optional equipment for this mower.
Leaf Mulcher
Bothersome leaf raking, bagging or burning can be
minimized by equipping your mower with a leaf
mulcher attachment. With this attachment your mower
will dispose of leaves by quickly and thoroughly shred-
ding them. The shredded matter will decompose and
form humus.
The use of extra suction blades is recommended with
the leaf mulcher. It is also recommended that the leaf
mulcher be removed for normal grass mowing.
Adjust mower with blades approximately 1-1/2" above
ground and the front of the mower slightly higher than
the rear. Operate tractor at a slow ground speed and
with the PTO at 1000 rpm.
Blades
Low suction and extra suction blades are optional for
this mower. In sandy areas where abrasive action
could cause excessive blade wear, low suction blades
are recommended.
Extra suction blades are designed to lift up fragile
downed grasses for better cutting results. They are
also recommended for use with WOODS lawn vacuum
and leaf mulcher attachments.
Casters
Casters are used to adjust and maintain cutting height.
Front Roller
Figure 4. Scalping Without Front Roller
Figure 5. Front Roller Minimizing Scalping
The front roller should be used when scalping occurs.
Side skids and casters effectively reduce scalping in
most cases. However, you may encounter areas where
side skids or casters will drop into depressions and
allow the center of the mower to contact the ground
and scalp. When this occurs, a front roller may be
installed to minimize scalping.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
Front Roller Installation
Figure 6. Optional Front Roller Installation
Place and secure mower in a vertical position to make
front roller installation easier.