QUICK START GUIDE
2022-1.0
IBEX EQUIPMENT CO.
TX45 Drum Mower
STARTUP ESSENTIALS
WARNING
: THE DRUM UNIT OF THE MOWER SITS COMPLETELY
ON THE GROUND DURING OPERATION.
Do not attempt to
raise the mower while cutting
. The mower is not designed to
do this, and damage will likely occur to the mower and/or PTO
shafts. Harm from projectiles can also occur.
Because the lower discs ride on the ground, steps must be taken to avoid
scalping the ground. Ensure that the skid discs are
raised slightly
in the front
by
extending the tractor’s top link, which will adjust the angle of the mower.
When ready to cut, lower the 3 point hitch until the drums just touch the
ground, but not any lower. The lift arms should be sloping slightly downward
toward the drum unit. This will ensure that the arms do not contact the drum
unit and force it downward into the ground.
Be sure to
remove the shipping bracket(s)
(Figure 1) that are bolted above the
red sheet metal guard (your mower may not have these brackets or may only
have 1 installed).
Always
start the mower at idle speed
. This is especially important if you have an
electric-start/push button PTO. Starting the mower at too fast of a throttle will
apply extreme torque to the PTO shaft. The shaft’s shear bolt will break or
damage may occur. If the engine stalls when turning on the PTO at low speed,
don’t worry, this is common and does not result in harm to the tractor.
Immediately start the tractor back up and try again until the tractor no longer
stalls.
Be sure to install the PTO shafts in the correct direction/location. See the
accompanying diagram (Figure 2) to understand shaft orientation.
