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Section 1: Operating Instructions
NOTE: Always disengage PTO before raising flail mower in transport position.
1.
When raising the flail mower to transport position, ensure that the PTO shaft does
not come into contact with the tractor or flail mower. Adjust and set the tractor's 3-
point suspension lift height so that the axle does not come into contact with the
mower in the raised position.
2.
Be sure to reduce the tractor's speed when turning, leave enough space so that the
flail mower does not come into contact with obstacles such as buildings, trees or
fences.
3.
Maintain a safe driving speed when transporting. When driving on roads, make
sure that faster moving vehicles can pass safely.
4.
When driving over uneven or hilly terrain, shift the tractor to a lower gear.
CAUTION When driving on public roads, whether night or day, use lights and
adequate warning to other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local laws.
Cutting instructions:
1.
Remove objects that may come into contact with the flail mower's blades.
2.
Grass is best cut when it is dry. Cutting wet grass can cause clogging, resulting in
clumps of grass behind the flail mower.
3. Grass must be cut often.
4.
When mowing extremely tall grass, it is best to raise the mowing height and then mow it
an extra time at a lower mowing height.
Operating instructions:
Proper maintenance and adjustments are the key to a long machine life. With careful and
systematic inspection of the flail mower, expensive maintenance, time and repairs can be
avoided.
Before you start mowing, the following inspections must be carried out:
1. Check the oil level in the gearbox.
2.
Check that all connectors in the gearbox have been replaced and tightened correctly.
3.
Check that all flail mower blades, bolts and nuts are tight.
4.
Be sure all guards and shields are in place and secure.
5.
Lubricate the PTO shaft and all other grease nipples.
6.
Clear the area to be mowed of stones, branches and other foreign materials.
7.
Lower the flail mower to the ground. Set tractor throttle at approx. 1/4 open. Engage
the PTO so the blades rotate.
8.
Operate with 540 rpm PTO tractor.
9. When you first start mowing, do so at a slow driving speed and slowly increase
gears until the desired speed is reached - Max. 540 PTO revolutions.
10.
The flail mower blades will cut better with a faster blade speed than at reduced
throttle.