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hearing loss. Note: Hearing loss from loud noise (tractors, chain saws, radios, and other such
sources close to the ear) is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery.
 Operate the mower only with a tractor equipped with an approved ROPS. Always wear your
seat belt on tractors equipped with a ROPS. Serious injury or even death could result from
falling off the tractor, particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the
ROPS or the tractor.
 Clear area to be cut of stones, branches, or other debris that might be thrown, causing injury or
damage.
 Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
 Ensure that the mower is properly mounted, adjusted, and in good operating condition.
 Make sure the driveline spring-activated locking pin operates freely and is seated firmly in the
tractor’s PTO stub shaft groove.
 Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condition.
Operating Instructions
Oil is NOT included. Before using, add oil to the central gear box. Consult owner’s manual for
lubricating and operating instructions.
The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be protected against by
mechanical means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read and understand this
entire manual, paying particular attention to safety and operating instructions, prior to using. If there is
something in this manual you do not understand, ask your supervisor, or your dealer, to explain it to
you.
Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all helpers and bystanders at least
several hundred feet from an operating rotary mower. Only properly trained people should operate
this machine.
When this machine is operated in populated areas or in other areas where thrown objects could injure
persons or property, standard equipment safety chain shielding (which is designed to reduce the
possibility of thrown objects) must be installed. Operation must be stopped when anyone comes
within 100 yards (300 feet).
The majority of accidents involve entanglement on the driveline, injury of bystanders by objects
thrown by the rotating blades, and operators being knocked off the tractor by low hanging limbs and
then being run over by the mower. Accidents are most likely to occur with machines that are loaned or
rented to someone who has not read the Owner's Manual and is not familiar with a rotary mower.
Check the tractor master shield over the PTO shaft. Make sure it is in good condition and fastened
securely to the tractor. Purchase a new shield if the old shield is damaged or missing.
The safe operation of this mower is the responsibility of the operator. The operator should be
familiar with the machine, tractor, and all safety practices before starting operation. This mower is
designed for lawn and grass mowing. It is not designed for rough conditions or heavy mowing. The
mower is equipped with suction type blades, which are best suited for lawn mowing.
Always operate the tractor’s PTO at 540 RPM.
This section provides information for attaching the mower to the tractor and preparing it for field
operation. Review this content prior to the tractor hook-up and operation.
Tractor Preparation