Twose MAXICUT 280, Operator'S Manual

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CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Avoid personal injury! Ensure the engine is switched off and the key
removed. WAIT UNTIL BLADES HAVE STOPPED TURNING before
dismounting to make adjustments.
IMPORTANT: Avoid very low cutting heights – striking the ground with blades causes the
most damaging shock waves a Mower can encounter and will cause damage to the Mower
and drive.
To achieve maximum cutting efficiency, and provide the most uniform cut, the Mower
should be operated with the rear of the Mower slightly higher, ½” – 1”
(12.5 – 25 mm), than
the front.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT – LIFT TYPE

Place Tractor and Mower on a level surface.

Raise the Mower to approximate desired cutting height with the Tractor hydraulic lift
control lever.

Loosen or remove locating pins on gauge wheel frame tubes. Insert top pin at desired
cutting height, insert bottom pin in hole, which clears tube, and insert R-Clip to retain.

Lower the Mower slowly until the rear of the Mower is ½” – 1” (12.5 – 25mm) higher
than the front. Position the adjustable stop on the tractor lift quadrant against the lift
control lever so the Mower can be returned to the same height.

Adjust the length of the top link so that when lifting the Mower the front of the Mower
will raise 2” - 2½” (50-62.5mm) before the gauge wheels leave the ground. (This will
permit the flexible hitch to pivot and allow the Mower to follow the contours on uneven
ground).

Level the Mower side to side with the tractor lower link adjustment.
IMPORTANT: When raising the Mower to transport height ensure there is clearance
between the Mower and the driveline – DAMAGE WILL RESULT IF THE DRIVELINE
HITS THE DECK OF THE MOWER.
STARTING AND STOPPING MOWER
Power for operating the Mower is supplied from tractor PTO. Refer to your Tractor Manual
for instructions regarding engaging and disengaging of the PTO.
ALWAYS engage the PTO at low engine rpm.
ALWAYS operate at the recommended PTO speed.
LEARN how to stop the Tractor and Mower quickly and safely in case of emergency.
IMPORTANT: Stop the Mower and Tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction.
Inspect the Mower for damage and repair before resuming operation. DO NOT
DISENGAGE PTO WHEN ENGINE IS AT FULL PTO RPM – always idle engine before
disengaging the PTO.