Toro TM5490, Operator'S Manual

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1.51 1.51 OPERATING THE MOWER
Cutterhead Drive Direction Control
(Electrical Control) continued
8. Return the manual override control valve screw
to its original position. On doing this the
cutterhead arms will fully engage with the
transport latches.
9. Engage all transport latch safety locks as
shown.
10. Latch outer cutterheads.
Cutterhead Setup
All cutterheads should have been checked for cyl-
inder to bottom blade adjustment and height of cut.
If ‘floating’ cutterheads are to be used ensure that
front rollers are correctly fitted and that the suspen -
sion pivot securing bolts are located in the ‘float’
position. Check that the backlap control valve is in
the “Normal Operation” position for cutting.
Mower Brakes
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - The
way in which the brakes are operated and
maintained will affect their operating perfor-
mance and durability. Ensure that the braking
system is correctly maintained and in good
working order, refer to MAINTENANCE.
General operation: Direct hydraulic braking via
the tractor auxiliary braking system is the preferred
method of operation. In the event that the tractor
is not equipped with auxiliary braking, the mower
may be used with an overrun drawbar (overrun
optional extra).
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Never
operate the mower in direct hydraulic braking
mode when set up for overrun braking.
Handbrake: To apply the handbrake pull the lever
until the brakes are applied. To release, pull the
release lever and lower the handbrake until it’s in
the horizontal position.
Breakaway cable: The breakaway cable is secured
between the tractor and the mower. If the mower
becomes detached from the tractor whilst travel-
ling, the breakaway cable is tensioned and auto-
matically applies the mower brakes (by operating
the handbrake lever) before disconnecting from the
special ring securing it to the mower.
A - Manual override control valve
A
Normal Backlap