Operation
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WPMAN0142 (Rev. 9/1/2004)
Top Link Adjustment
(Figure 4)
When the cutting height is adjusted, adjust tractor top
link until mower top link attachment point “A” is aligned
vertically with mower hitch pin “B”.
Figure 4
. Top Link Adjustment
Tractor Stability
(Figure 5)
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a
loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.
Do not estimate.
Figure 5
. Tractor Stability
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OWNER RESPONSIBILITY)
___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal
instructions on page 3 through page 8.
___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
___ Check that all shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
___ Check that all hardware and cotter pins are prop-
erly installed and secured.
___ Check to ensure blades are sharp, in good condi-
tion, and installed correctly. Replace if damaged.
___ Check that equipment is properly and securely
attached to tractor.
___ Make sure driveline spring-activated locking pin or
collar slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor
PTO spline groove.
___ Before starting tractor, check all equipment drive-
line guards for damage and make sure they rotate
freely on all drivelines. Replace any damaged
guards. If guards do not rotate freely on drivelines,
repair and replace bearings before operating.
___ Make sure the driveline guards and tether chains
are in good condition. Guards must rotate freely
on driveline. Fasten tether chains as instructed to
the tractor and the equipment.
___ Inspect area and remove stones, branches or
other hard objects that might be thrown, causing
injury or damage.
___ Do not allow riders.
___ Check all lubrication points and grease as
instructed in “Service, lubrication information”.
Make sure the PTO slip joint is lubricated and that
the gearbox fluid levels are correct.
___ Set tractor PTO at correct rpm for your equipment.
___ Check that all hydraulic hoses and fittings are in
good condition and not leaking before starting
tractor. Check that hoses are not twisted, bent
sharply, kinked, frayed or pulled tight. Replace any
damaged hoses immediately.
___ Raise and lower equipment to make sure air is
purged from hydraulic cylinders and hoses.
___ Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS CAB and seat
belt are in good condition. Keep seat belt securely
fastened during operation.
___ Before starting engine, operator must be in tractor
seat with seat belt fastened. Place transmission in
neutral or park, engage brake and disengage trac-
tor PTO.
STARTING AND STOPPING MOWER
Power for operating the mower is supplied by tractor
PTO. Do not exceed tractor manufacturer's rated PTO
speed of 540 rpm maximum. Know how to stop tractor
and mower quickly in case of an emergency.
Should mower become plugged, causing belt to slip,
immediately maneuver equipment into a previously cut
area and allow mower to clear accumulated material.
Continue running at least two minutes, allowing pulleys
to cool. Stopping the mower with belt in contact with a
very hot pulley will bake and ruin belt.
B
A
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CD3944
1. Tractor top link
A. Mower top link
attachment point
B. Mower hitch pin
WARNING
CD3956
CAUTION
