QUICK START GUIDE
2022-1.0
IBEX EQUIPMENT CO.
Always cut at 540 PTO RPM
, starting at idle speed and gradually increasing the
throttle. Running the mower at too slow of an RPM will make cutting less
efficient and stress the machine and the tractor.
Replace blades regularly
. Sharp blades allow fast work and prevent over-
working the tractor and mower. The blades are double-edged and can be
switched from one drum to the other to use the opposite edge.
The design of the mower is such that the secondary PTO shaft (the one between
the gearbox and the drum unit) must be disconnected to allow the mower to
fully swing into transport mode. The loose end of the shaft can either be
temporarily removed during transport, or it can be secured to another part of
the mower to keep it from falling.
The machine is shipped with oil in the gearboxes.
Double-check the oil level and
top off as needed before each use.
Use an extreme pressure (EP) gear oil near
90 weight (80w90 is a common type).
There is no drain plug for the gearboxes. It is recommended to use an oil suction
pump to remove oil when changing it in the beginning of each the season.
DO…
DON’T…
•
Always mow with the drums
completely
on the ground
•
Run the mower at 540 PTO
RPM
•
Start the mower at idle speed
•
Remove the shipping
bracket(s) before use
•
EVER
raise the drum unit
while mowing
•
Install the PTO shafts in the
wrong direction/location
