Operator`s manual

OPERATION
TOW HITCH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT
This tow behind mower has been designed to run offset
from the center of the tow vehicle to give additional
cutting width
• The adjustable tow hitch of this mower can be set in
four positions, straight, approximately 20" offset, 36"
offset and 49" offset to either side. (See Fig. 7)
• We recommend when cutting with a tow vehicle
already equipped with a 46" or 50" mower that the
49" offset position be used. When cutting with a tow
vehicle already equipped with 36", 38" 4O"or 42"
mower the 36" offset position be used. When
cutting heavier grass or when conditions warrant the
mower can be adjusted to the 20" offset position.
• If tow vehicle is not equipped with a mid-mount
mower the hitch can be adjusted to a straight
position, but we recommend using the offset
position to eliminate grass being crushed down by
the tow vehicle.
CAUTION:
SHUT OFF MOWER ENGINE AND
REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM
SPARK PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE MOWER.
TO ADJUST THE OFFSET HITCH
• Pull back the pivot latch from the notch of the front
quadrant. Adjust the hitch tube to the desired offset
and release the pivot latch into the notch of the
quadrant. (See Fig. 8)
• Pull back the pivot latch from the notch of the rear
quadrant. Adjust the hitch tube to the corresponding
notch of the front quadrant and release the pivot
latch into the notch.
IMPORTANT: The hitch tube must be assembled to
the same offset notch in both the front and rear
quadrants.
49" OFFSET--
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STRAIGHT
OFFSET
49" OFFSET LATCH
LATCH 49" OFFSET
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FRONT QUADRANT
36" OFFSET
20" OFFSE J)"
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STRAIGHT
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REAR QUADRANT
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
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