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Section 2 Operating
DM36 Series Disc Mowers 327-045M
5/5/08
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 2 Operating
Attaching the Tractor
1.
Back the tractor up to the disc mower so that the lower
draft arms are aligned with the lower lift pins of the
disc mower. Connect 3-point upper link. Connect to
lower 3-point arms with proper attaching hardware.
2.
Raise 3 Pt until stroke control for 3 Pt disconnect
becomes free. Move stroke control to storage position.
3.
Raise the mower cutter bar off the ground slightly by
actuating the hydraulic cylinder.
4.
Adjust the length of the tractor’s two sway link arms to
prevent swaying from side to side.
5.
Attach the chain to the top link of tractor making sure
the PTO driveline is level.
6.
If necessary use the adjustment on the lower 3-point
arms of the tractor to make sure that the mower is
level.
7.
Raise the support leg and position it in the high
position.
8.
With the disc mower attached to the tractor, connect
the PTO by twisting the collar on the end of the
driveline while sliding on to the PTO shaft. Release
collar and move yoke back and forth to make sure it is
locked in place.
!
WARNING
Be sure the driveline is properly connected. A loose yoke could
slip and cause personal injury or damage to the mower.
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Spring Tension Adjustment for Spring Assembly:
With unit completely assembled and attached to a
tractor, level 3 Pt arms on tractor, (make sure the
stroke control is in the storage position). Retract the
cylinder so that bar is in the vertical position. Tighten
nut on the end of the spring rod (7 disc measure 3
1/2” approx. from end of rod to nut). Lower bar by
lengthening cylinder to running position. Retract the
cylinder and adjust tension as stated previously until
cutter bar raises some what parallel to the ground.
After several hours of run time this may need to be
readjusted. Once the spring is adjusted, snug the jam
nut.
Tractor Hook Up
