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Operation
MAN1289 (10/18/2019)
Figure 10
. Cutting Height Adjustment
CHECK CHAIN ADJUSTMENT (OPTIONAL)
1.
Refer to
Install Optional Check Chains, page 38
for check chain installation.
2.
After making cutting height adjustment, adjust both
chains (3) in check chain bracket (2) so you have
the same number of links on each side. This will
keep cutting level.
Figure 11
. Check Chain Adjustment
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety
decal instructions on page 7 through page 11.
___ 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 trac-
tor PTO spline groove.
___ Lubricate all grease fitting locations. Make sure
PTO shaft slip joint is lubricated.
___ Check to be sure gear lube runs out the small
check plug on side of gearbox.
___ Check that all hardware is properly installed and
secured.
___ Check that blades are sharp and secure and cut-
ting edge is positioned to lead in a counterclock-
wise rotation.
___ Check that shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
___ Check cutting height, front-to-rear attitude, and
top link adjustment.
___ Set tractor PTO at 540 RPM.
___ Place tractor PTO and transmission in neutral
before starting engine.
___ Inspect area to be cut and remove stones,
branches, or other hard objects that might be
thrown and cause injury or damage.
2. Check chain bracket
3. Check chain
