Twose MAXICUT 280, Operator'S Manual

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Avoid personal injury. When attempting to stop a tractor that does not have
live PTO, the momentum created by the blade carrier of a rotary mower can
cause the tractor to be pushed forward. DO NOT operate this Mower unless
tractor has live or independent PTO.
To commence operation, reduce engine speed and engage the tractor PTO. Before
starting to cut, gradually increase the engine speed to develop full PTO speed.
Chain Guards must be installed if operating with people or livestock in the
area or close to highways or buildings and in all non-agricultural operations.
Enter the area to be cut with the Mower operating at PTO speed and, if it becomes
necessary to temporarily regulate engine speed during operation, increase or decrease the
throttle gradually.
CUTTING SPEED
Proper ground speed for cutting will depend upon the height, type, and density of material
to be cut.
Normally, ground speed will range from 2 to 5 mph
(3 to 8 km/h) . Tall dense material
should be cut at low speed while thin medium height material can be cut at a faster ground
speed.
CUTTING TIPS:
Always operate PTO at recommended rpm when cutting – this is necessary to maintain
proper blade speed and to produce a clean cut.
Under certain conditions tractor tyres may roll some grasses down and prevent them from
being cut at the same height as the surrounding area. When this occurs, reduce the tractor
ground speed, but maintain PTO rpm. The lower speed will permit grasses to, at least,
partially rebound and be cut. Taking a partial cut and/or reversing the direction of travel
may also produce a cleaner cut.
As often as possible, stop mowing when other people are passing by. Although the Mower
is shielded to prevent objects from being thrown out by the blades, no one device is 100%
effective. The safest possible course is the only sensible approach to the problem of
endangering a passerby.
Avoid personal injury. Take the time to pick up all rocks and other debris in
the work area before attempting to mow. Enter new areas carefully and cut
material higher the first time to allow the mower to clear unseen objects.
Never assume an area is clear – always check, it may save injury or damage
to your machine.
Extremely tall grass should be cut twice. Raise the Mower and cut twice to the desired
height. Cut the second time to the desired height at 90 degrees to the first pass.
Remember that sharp blades will produce a cleaner cut and will use less power.
Before cutting, analyze the area to determine the best cutting procedure. Consider the
height and type of material as well as the terrain type – hilly, level, or rough.