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20 TOW BEHIND
DR
®
FIELD and FINISH MOWER
Offset
Bracket
Figure 36
Push Bar
Clevis Pin
Hair Pin
Washer
Clevis Pin
and Hair
Pin
Washer
Tow Bar
Changing the Tow Bar Offset Direction
The Tow Bar can be installed for offsetting to the right or left depending on
which side of the tow vehicle you choose to mow. The following steps describe
installing the Offset Bracket to allow offsetting to the left side of the Tow
Vehicle.
1. Support the Tow Bar as you remove the Hair Pin, Washer and Clevis Pin that
secures the Offset Bracket to the Push Bar (
Figure 35 ).
2. Turn the Tow Bar over to position the Offset Bracket for left side offset
(
Figure 36 ).
3. Reinstall the Offset Bracket to the Push Bar with the Hair Pin, Washer and
Clevis Pin.
4. Remove the Hair Pins, Washers and Clevis Pins that are at the Tow Bar and
Tow Bar Extension offsets and reinstall with the Washers and Hair Pins on
top.
5. To adjust the offset see section “Offset Mowing” on the previous page.
Slopes and Uneven Terrain
Cutting Wet and Heavy Growth

Avoid steep slopes and other slippery areas.

Use a lower, slower speed when mowing in wet conditions.
Offset
Bracket
Figure 35
Push Bar
Clevis
Pin
Hair Pin
Washer
Tow Bar
Always install the Clevis Pins from the bottom with the Washers and Hair Pins
on top to prevent the Hair Pin from being pulled out by tall grass or bushes.

Check the owner’s manual for your tow vehicle to determine its recommended towing capabilities on slopes.

When operating the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER over uneven terrain or slopes, use extreme caution not to
tip over the machine.

Never use the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and FINISH MOWER on slopes greater than 20 degrees. Doing so could result in
serious injury or damage to your machine.

If you have to mow on sloping terrain, mow up and down, never across the slope, for better control.