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Operation 13
MAN0765 (12/5/2008)
OPERATION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of
the mower. The operator must be properly trained.
Operators should be familiar with the mower, the trac-
tor, and all safety practices before starting operation.
Read the safety rules and safety decals on page 5
through page 12.
This mower is designed for lawn and grass mowing. It
is not designed for rough conditions or heavy weed
mowing. It is equipped with suction type blades for best
results in lawn mowing.
Recommended mowing speed for most conditions is
from 2 to 5 mph. Always operate power unit PTO at
540 rpm.
This section provides information for attaching the
mower to the tractor and preparing it for field operation.
Review this data prior to tractor hook-up and operation.
Lower mower to the ground when not in use.
Full chain shielding must be installed when
operating in populated areas or other areas where
thrown objects could injure people or damage
property.
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain
shielding, operation must be stopped when any-
one comes within 300 feet (92 m).
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-
tive devices cannot prevent all objects from
escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing
condition.
It is possible for objects to ricochet
and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised components to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pres-
sure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
Stop power unit and implement immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit,
using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any
damage before resuming operation.
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.
ATTACHING MOWER TO TRACTOR
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
Never attach the mower release rope to the
operator, the operator's clothing, or the tractor
seat.
1. Park mower and tractor on a level, hard-surfaced
area.
2. Adjust tractor hitch bracket on trailer frame so the
trailer is level when attached to the tractor. Pin the
mower to the tractor. See Leveling Mower, page
14.
NOTE: When attaching mower to tractor drawbar,
make sure the correct drawbar pin is used. A Category
1 drawbar is 1". Failure to use the correct pin size will
result in premature wear of hitch and drawbar hole. If
the hitch on the mower doesn't match your tractor
drawbar, contact your dealer to order the correct size
hitch for your tractor. If mower will be attached to trac-
tor for a long period of time, secure hitch to drawbar
using a bolt, locknut, and washers assembled tightly.
This will reduce wear on drawbar and hitch.
A 1-3/8" 6B spline PTO shaft is used for connecting the
mower to the tractor. This mower is designed for 540
rpm PTO only.
The PTO drive shaft is intended for use with tractors
that have 14 inches between the end of the PTO shaft
and the tractor's drawbar hitch pin hole.
3. Attach the safety chain to the tractor as shown in
Figure 1.
CAUTION