The cutting height is the distance from the blades to the ground. The cutting height is
adjusted by
moving the height adjustment spacers on the wheel yokes above or
below the wheel arm.
Placing spacers between the wheel arm and the wheel yoke
raises the cutting height by the size of the spacer. Removing the spacers lowers it by
the same height
(see fig. 6)
. All the wheel yokes are supplied with three different size
height adjustment spacers, ¼”, ½” and 1”.
Be sure all 12 wheels of the mowers are adjusted equally. This is the only way to
ensure a completely uniform cut.
IMPORTANT: Very low cutting heights should be avoided. Damaging shock loads
occur when the blades strike the ground repeatedly. This can cause damage to
the mower.
Cutting lower than 2” under most circumstances should be avoided.
The cutting height is adjustable from 1” to 5”.
Anti-scalping rollers come standard on each deck for uneven ground contours. The
roller rides the nose of the mower deck over a mound to help keep the nose from
bulldozing or the blade from scalping the ground. The roller is extremely helpful when
mowing particularly low.
3.05 - Pre-Operational Check
IMPORTANT:
Check each of the following, carefully, prior to engaging the equipment:
1. The spindle bearings have been greased.
2. The belts for proper tension.
3. The oil level in all gearboxes. Using a flashlight, check inside each one of the
gearboxes to verify that they are approximately half full.
4. The drivelines cross and bearings have been greased.
5. All wheels are fully greased.
6. All grease points on Flex frame have been greased
4
.
7. No wrappings or foreign objects are around the blades, belts or drivelines.
8. The blades are properly installed and the blade bolts properly torqued
5
.
9. All hardware is tight.
10. The tractor, to ensure correct direction of PTO and rpm speed.
11. All safety shields and guards are in place and tightly attached.
12. No people or animals are in the work area.
13. The Flex frame is level to ensure its full floating capability.
DANGER: Stay clear of rotating driveline. Entanglement in rotating driveline can
cause serious injury. Disengage PTO, engage parking brake or place
transmission in “Park”, shut off the tractor and remove the key before
working
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5
See Table 1, page 42.
4
See Section 4.02 - Service.
