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Operation
MAN1261 (4/11/2018)
OPERATION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of the mower. The operator
must be properly trained. Operators should be familiar with the mower, the trac
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tor, and all safety practices before starting operation. Read the safety rules and
safety decals on pages 4 to 6.
This mower is designed for light brush shredding and grass mowing. It is espe
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cially useful in cane, berry, grape and vegetable crops for mowing and shred
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ding prunings.
Recommended mowing speed for most conditions is from 3.2 to 8 kph.
Full chain shielding must be installed when operating in populated
areas or other areas where thrown objects could injure people or damage
property.
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If this machine is not equipped with full chain shielding, operation
must be stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet (92 m).
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This shielding is designed to reduce the risk of thrown objects.
The mower deck and protective devices cannot prevent all objects
from escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing condition. It is
possible for objects to ricochet and escape, traveling as much as 300
feet (92 m).
Never allow children or untrained persons to operate equipment.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar slides freely and is
seated firmly in tractor PTO spline groove.
Before working underneath, carefully read Operator’s Manual
instructions, disconnect driveline, raise mower, securely block up all cor
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ners with jackstands, and check stability. Secure blocking prevents
equipment from dropping due to hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system
failures, or mechanical component failures.
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing
adjustments, service, or maintenance.
Stop power unit and implement immediately upon striking an
obstruction. Dismount power unit, using proper procedure. Inspect and
repair any damage before resuming operation.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting
caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protec
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tive equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; and respirator or
filter mask where appropriate.
TRACTOR STABILITY
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on the
tractor front wheels when attachments are in transport position. Without
this weight, front tractor wheels could raise up resulting in loss of steer
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ing. The weight may be attained with front wheel weights, ballast in tires
or front tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not esti
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mate.
Figure 1
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Tractor Stability
ATTACHING MOWER TO TRACTOR
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar slides freely and is
seated firmly in tractor PTO spline groove.
The standard 34.9 mm 6B-spline driveline with a QD yoke is used to connect
the mower to the tractor.
Refer to Figure 2
1.
For Category 1 hitch, position mower hitch arms (E) with offset toward
center of mower. For Category 2 hitch, position mower hitch arms (E)
with offset toward outside of mower.
2.
Attach the mower hitch pins (B) to lower tractor lift arms and secure.
3.
Attach tractor top link (1) to mower top link bracket attachment point A.
Connect driveline to tractor PTO shaft.
Figure 2
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Attachment Points
1. Tractor top link
A. Mower top link
attachment
point
B. Mower hitch
pin
C. Category 2
sleeve
D. Lower hitch
arm
attachment
point
E. Mower hitch
arm