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Cutting Height Adjustment
⚠WARNING
Avoid personal injury! Be sure the tractor’s engine is off, the key is removed
from the ignition, and the blades are allowed to completely stop turning before
dismounting to make adjustments.
Important: Avoid very low cutting heights. Striking the ground with the blades gives the most
damaging shock loads a mower can encounter and will cause damage to it and the driveline.
1. Using the tractor, raise the mower off the ground and place supports underneath it, so that it will
not drift downward while making adjustments or maintenance.
2. While supporting the wheel and yoke assembly off the ground, remove the lock pin from the top
of the gauge wheel spindle. Position the supplied spacers as required for achieving the desired
cutting height.
Tractor Requirements and Preparation
This mower is designed for light duty cutting such as lawn maintenance with a Category I, 3-point
hitch and with a 540 RPM PTO. This mower is not designed for tractors over 40 HP. The PTO must
be in good working condition.
It is recommended that only tractors with wide front axles be used with this cutter. Tricycle front wheel
arrangements are inherently unstable and tractor rollover accidents are more likely to occur.
Tractor wheel tread spacing should be increased when working on inclines or rough ground to reduce
the possibility of tipping.
The tractor also needs lift arm stabilizer bars or sway blocks to control side movement of the cutter.
Check the tractor's 3-point hydraulic lift system. Refer to your tractor’s Owner’s Manual or dealer for
any adjustments necessary to put the hydraulic system in good working order.
Be sure tires and rims are in good condition. Inflate tires to the proper recommended air pressure.
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.
It is recommended that a ROPS and a seat belt be installed on all tractors. Contact your local dealer
for a ROPS for your tractor.
⚠CAUTION
Be sure your tractor is in good condition. Read all the safety precautions and
make sure all tractor operators are familiar with the safety rules of operation.
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this mower. The operator must be properly
trained. Operators should be familiar with the mower and tractor and all safety practices before
operating. Read the safety rules and safety signs before using.
Recommended mowing speed for most conditions is from two to five MPH.