LOFTNESS 60HM, Owner'S Manual And Parts Book

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12 Hydraulic Flail Mower OM
Operation
For best results, operate the machine as low to the
ground as possible without the blades striking ground
or other obstructions. Because of the high speed of the
blades, the life of the blade will be reduced if it is operated
in rocky terrain or in areas where many obstacles are
present. Areas to be mowed should be free of debris
such as rocks, bottles, large branches etc. The blades
cut and pulverize the grass and weeds, making the
mower suitable for mulching of lawns and golf courses.
The mower deposits cut material over the entire width-
of-cut, which eliminates bunching or windrowing behind
the machine.
The adjustable steel roller is positioned near the point of
cut, which allows self-adjusting for surface irregularities
in time to prevent scalping. It runs the full width-of-
cut and is used to determine the height-of-cut. See
“Adjusting Height of Cut” on page 15 to make cutting
height adjustments.
The mower rotor is equipped with four rows of pivoting
cutting knives. If an obstruction is encountered, the
knives will fold or pivot to absorb shock, thereby reducing
impact damage to mower. The rotor and knives turn in
reverse rotation (opposite of skid steer wheels forward
operating direction).
Operating Speed
Various mowing conditions, and desired finished-cut
appearance, will determine proper ground speed.
WARNING: Do not operate the mower above
the rated RPM. Check with your Loftness
dealer to be sure your mower is set-up with
the correct hydraulic motor to match the
hydraulic flow (Gallons Per Minute) of your
loader.
Set-up and Operating Instructions