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When stopping the mower after a period of heavy use run the machine at half working speed in a
stationary position, for at least 4 minutes, to allow the drive belts to cool down.
1
Show caution to hot parts e.g. engine exhaust, belts etc after engine is switched off.
2
Ensure the mower drawbar has been adjusted to allow the mower to run directly behind the
towing vehicle and is not in an offset position
3
When the mower has cooled down (Min 1hr after last used) ensure all grass has been
removed from engine cooling fins, drive belt area, and rotors before operating again.
When the mower is being moved from one site to another it is advisable to raise the deck to
the highest position (Transport position, See section 5.3 “Mower cutting height”)
The engine must be stopped and the blades at a standstill before adjusting to the transport
position.
Remove
any
crop
debris
from
the
deck
before
leaving
the
field.
Never
move
from
one
site
to
another
with
the
engine
running.
Please note the AT – Flail Mower is not road legal, and should not be used on public
roadways
The main purpose of the anti scalping roller is to prevent damage. If a wheel drops into a hole,
or there is uneven ground between the wheels, the roller takes the weight of the mower,
avoiding the flails scalping the ground; combined with the side skids the mower provides good
protection to the rotor.
The anti scalping roller has the added advantage of-enabling kerb side grass to be cut with no
difficulty, by allowing the wheel to hang over the kerb edge.
The factor pre-set position of the anti scalping roller and side skids are suitable for most
situations.
However, if the mover is used in rough conditions or regularly in heavy crops, the roller and
side skids should be lowered, to increase the clearance between the flail and the ground
when the roller comes into use.
In circumstances where the mower is being used as a “Finishing Mower” and a striped appearance is
desired, the roller can be set down using the various hole positions to give the required cutting height,
then the wheels can be lifted clear of the ground.
5.6 STOPPING THE MOWER
5.7 TRANSPORT POSITION
5.8 ANTI-SCALPING ROLLER/SIDE SKIDS
