Tiger JD5075E T4F, Mounting And Operating Instructions

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OPERATION
SIDE ROTARY Operation Section 3-25
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OPERA
TION
9. Operating the Control Valves - Side Mount
POSITION CONTROL VALVE - The Valve is located to the right of the operator at a convenient height on a
non-cab unit. The Valve is located behind the rear window in a cab tractor. The Valve operation plate is
located on the fender for non-cab units and on the switchbox for cab units.
8.3 Ground Speed
Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type, and density of vegetation to be cut.
Recommended speed for efficient mower performance is between 2 and 5 mph(3-8 kph). Operate the mower
at the proper speed to maintain blade speed for a clean cut. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual or the
tractor instrument panel for the engine speed and gear to provide the desired ground speed. Make sure that
the mower is operating at its full rated speed before entering the vegetation to be cut. If it becomes necessary
to temporarily regulate engine speed, increase or decrease the throttle gradually.
Ground speed is achieved by transmission gear selection and not by the engine operating speed. The
operator may be required to experiment with several gear range combinations to determine the best gear and
range which provides the most ideal performance from the mower and most efficient tractor operation. As the
severity of cutting conditions increase, the ground speed should be decreased by selecting a lower gear to
maintain the proper speed.
OPS-R-210
Mow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the tractor and mower. The
correct mowing speed depends on terrain condition and grass type, density, and height of
cut. Normal ground speed range is from 2 to 5 mph(3-8 kph). Use slow mowing speeds
when operating on or near steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power
lines, or when debris and foreign objects are to be avoided.
(SGM-07)
Operate the Tractor and/or Implement controls only while properly seated in the Tractor seat
with the seat belt securely fastened around you. Inadvertent movement of the Tractor or
Implement may cause serious injury or death.
(SG-29)
MOWER VALVE OPERATION