tractor hydraulics. Release the cord once the pins and mounting bracket are past the
hooks
13
.
Before the three springs (7) have stretched to the point that they are unable to maintain
good downward pressure and keep the hooks (2) in place, it is important to move the
hook of the springs to a lower hole (8).
Over time the cords may have stretched. The cords can be tightened by loosening the
nuts on the rope clips, pulling the cords to increase the tension, and re-tightening the
nuts.
3.10 - Start Up
WARNING: Never engage the PTO until all three mowers are in the down position
and resting on the ground. Never raise the mowers until all three deck blades
have come to a complete stop. Doing so will cause damage to the driveline yokes
and/or cross and bearings and can create a situation which endangers the
operator or bystanders.
Before engaging the Flex mower, ensure that all twelve mower tires are firmly on the
ground. The two front wheels of the rear mower are locked into a non-swiveling position
to prevent sliding of the mower while operating over a steep lateral hillside
(see fig. 14)
.
With the engine idling, slowly engage the
PTO
drive. Move the throttle lever until the
PTO
speed indicated on the mower is obtained.
The mower is set for a
PTO
speed of 540 rpm. Shift the transmission to a slow speed
gear and start forward, increase the ground speed by shifting upward until the desired
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In the place of the pull rope
(see #10, fig. 13)
, a hydraulic cylinder is available for automatically
unhooking the three mowing decks. If your unit has this option proceed as follows: Using the first
hydraulic remote, raise the three decks until the transport hooks disengage from the pins. Use the second
remote attached to the optional unlocking kit to raise the hooks and keep them raised. Now use the first
remote to lower the decks. When the mower decks have been lowered to the ground, use the second
remote to release the hooks.
Fig. 14
The two front wheels of the rear
mower are locked into a non-swiveling
position to prevent sliding of the mower
while operating over a steep lateral
hillside.
