Operating Tips
Becoming Familiar with the Machine
Before mowing grass, practice operating the machine in an
open area. Start and shut off the engine. Operate in forward
and reverse. Lower and raise the cutting units and engage and
disengage the cutting units. When you feel familiar with the
machine, practice operating up and down slopes at different
speeds.
Understanding the Warning System
If a warning light comes on during operation, stop the
machine immediately and correct the problem before
continuing operation. Serious damage could occur if you
operate the machine with a malfunction.
Mowing Grass
The rotational speed of the flail rotors should always be kept
as high as possible in order to maintain the highest quality of
cut. This in turn requires that the engine speed be kept as
high as possible.
Cutting performance is best when cutting against the lie of
the grass. In order to take advantage of this fact, the operator
should attempt to alternate the direction of mowing between
cuts.
Take care not to leave uncut strips of grass at the overlap
points between adjacent cutting units by avoiding tight turns.
Maximizing the Quality of Cut
The quality of cut deteriorates if the forward speed is
excessive. Always balance the quality of cut with the work rate
required and set the forward speed accordingly.
Maximizing Engine Efficiency
Do not let the engine labor. If you notice that the engine
starts to labor, reduce the forward speed or increase the height
of cut. Check to make sure that the flail blades are sharp.
Driving the Machine in Transport Mode
Always disengage the cutting unit drive when travelling across
un-grassed areas. Be careful when driving between objects
so that you do not accidentally damage the machine or the
cutting units.
WARNING
Take care when travelling over obstacles such as
roadside curbs as such obstacles may allow the
machine to rollover which may cause severe injury.
Always travel at slow speed over obstacles to
prevent damage to the tires, wheels, and steering
system. Ensure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended pressures.
Operating the Machine on Slopes
Use extra care when operating the machine on slopes. Drive
slowly and avoid sharp turns on slopes to prevent rollovers.
Lower the cutting units for steering control when going
downhill.
Using the Rear Roller Scrapers
It is generally wise to remove rear roller scrapers where
conditions allow, as optimum grass discharge is achieved
without them. Install the scrapers when conditions are such
that mud and grass start to buildup on the rollers. When
installing the scraper wires, ensure that they are correctly
tensioned.
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