5 OPERATION
15
5.8 MOWING_________________________________________________________________
To mow:
1.
If side deck transport locks are engaged, release
them. Section 5.6.
2.
Set tractor to 4WD
(L)
. Cutting units will not operate
in 2WD.
3.
Press deck levers
(O)
forward to lower decks.
Engage power take-off
(Y)
to start blades and
depress traction pedal slowly to begin mowing.
The correct operating speed depends on the height,
density, type of grass and terrain being cut.
4.
To raise decks first turn power take-off switch
(Y)
off to stop blades, then pull and hold deck levers
(O)
back. Always stop and raise decks when crossing
paths or roadways.
5.
Use turn assist pedals to reduce turning radius
when needed to cut around objects. Section 4.2 - B.
6.
Adjust down pressure control
(P)
as desired to
improve weight distribution between decks and
tractor. Section 4.2 - P.
7.
Plan your cutting pattern to avoid unnecessary turns
so you will mow as straight as possible.
a.
For extremely tall grass, first cut at a higher level
then lower decks to the desired cutting height.
b.
Slow down when turning, operating in tight
areas, mowing on hillsides or over rough terrain.
Figure 5C
5.9
MOW SPEED _____________________________________________________________
Cutting quality is better at speeds well below the
transport speed of the tractor. An initial mow speed of
five to six mph is set at the factory and should be
satisfactory for most cutting conditions. Local turf
conditions however may respond better to a different
speed.
To set mow speed, loosen jam nut
(A)
and adjust stop
screw up to reduce speed, down to increase speed.
Tighten nut to hold adjustment in place.
WARNING
To prevent serious injuries, keep hands, feet and
clothing away from cutting unit when the blades are
moving.
NEVER
use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a
brush to remove grass clippings from blades. Blades
can be sharp and could cause injuries.
To clear obstructions from cutting unit, disengage
power take-off, engage parking brake, stop engine
and remove key from ignition switch then remove
obstruction.
CAUTION
Never raise decks with the blades turning. Always
disengage power take-off.
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