100TB
THE BEAST
Rev: Mar2011
THE BEAST
Tow Behind Mower
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NEVER USE THE WING MOWERS IN THE ROUGH
CUT CONFIGURATION. DOING SO WILL DAMAGE
THE WING MOWERS AND BELTS. THE WING
MOWERS ARE FOR USE ONLYIN FINISH CUTTING
OPERATIONS.
9. Remove the stored bolts from the rough cut
guarding. Position the rough cut rubber guarding
on the front and rear of the mower.
10. Align the holes and insert the bolts to secure the
guarding. DO NOT tighten the bolts until all of the
bolts have been started.
11. Fasten the guarding securely, and inspect your
mower carefully. MAKE CERTAIN ALL TOOLS ARE
REMOVED FROM THE MOWER.
12. Following the safe operation procedures outlined
on page 10, start the engine, then start and stop
the blades two or three time before beginning to
mow. ONLY START THE MOWER IN A SAFE,
VENTALATED AREA, AWAY FROM BYSTANDERS.
If there are any unusual noises, inspect the mower
for secure connections before beginning to mow.
13. Follow safe mower operating procedures to cut in
the rough cut setting. ONLY OPERATE IN THE 4 OR
4.5 INCH CUT HEIGHTS.
Changing from Rough Cut to Finish Cut
Reverse the previous procedure and reinstall the
mulching blades. For equipped models the wing
mowers are ready for use. IF GRASS IS HEAVY OR WET
DO NOT USE THE WING MOWERS.
Operating Instructions
Changing from Finish Cut to Rough Cut
THE ROUGH CUT CONFIGURATION SHOULD ONLY
BE OPERATED IN THE 4 INCH OR 4.5 INCH CUT
HEIGHT SETTINGS. A LOWER HEIGHT SETTING
COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BELTS OR
OTHER PARTS OF THE MOWER INCLUDING THE
ENGINE.
Before beginning service, park THE BEAST on a level
surface, turn the blades off, turn the engine off, take the
key out of the switch, wait an adequate time to make
certain no blades are turning, and remove spark plug
wires from spark plugs. Be sure to chock the wheels to
prevent accidental rolling.
1. Remove the main deck guard. Lower the wings into
the operational mode to provide clearance (for
equipped models).
2. Raise the deck to the highest height setting of 4.5
inches.
3. Remove the bolts holding the blade baffles on.
Retain these bolts for later use.
4. Using a jack, raise the front of the mower, and
secure the front with jack-stands.
5. Pull the blade baffles out from underneath the
mower.
Return the bolts to the blade baffles for storage.
6. Remove the blades following the proper procedure
outlined on Page 14, and install the flat rough cut
blades.
7. Using a jack, remove the jack-stands, and lower the
mower to the ground.
8. Raise the wings into storage mode.
Note: Wing mowers cannot be used in rough cut
mode.
IMPORTANT! The mower belts are adjusted to ensure
the blades stop turning within seven (7) seconds of
releasing the blade control lever. If you are making any
belt adjustments whatsoever, for your safety and the
safety of others around you, you must ensure the belts
are re-adjusted to achieve this design specification.
