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3-PT. PTO ROUGH CUT MOWER OWNER’S MANUAL
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Operating Instructions
WARNING:
DO NOT overfill the gearbox. This could cause damage to the oil seals and can cause
permanent damage to the gearbox and which would not be covered under the warranty.
Before Putting the Mower into Service
The mower shipped without oil in the gear box and without grease in the grease fitting. The unit
needs to be serviced before using.
• Fill the gearbox with oil using multi-purpose gear oil.
• For all grease fittings, use a high-temperature, multi-purpose grease.
Lubricating Instructions
Step 1:
Placethe mower so the deck is secure and level.
Step 2:
Remove the 1/2"pipe plug (located at the top of
the gearbox) and the 1/8"pipe plug (located onthe
lower 1/3 of the gearbox).
Step 3:
Fill the gearbox using multi-purpose gear oil through
the top 1/2" fill hole until the gear oil is level with the
lower 1/8" hole.
Step 4:
Replace both the 1/2" pipe plug (located at the top of the gear box) and the 1/8" pipe plug
(located on the lower 1/3 of the gear box) and clean off any excess oil.
Step 5:
Grease the following zerts:
• Tail wheel fork (Figure 11).
• Both U-joints on the PTO shaft (Figure 12).
Arrows Indicate Grease Points
Step 6:
Inspect all guards to insure they are in good working order. If they are not, replace them before
using the unit.
Step 7:
Check the bolts, the nuts, and the belt to insure each is tight and secure.
Figure 11
Figure 12
3-PT. PTO ROUGH CUT MOWER OWNER’S MANUAL
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Height Adjustment
To prevent blades from striking the ground, your mower should be set to the highest
position that will give the desired grass height. By setting the mower, you will
reduce the blade wear and stress on the mower. Mowing at regular intervals will yield
far better results than periodical mowing, e.g., weekly and bi-weekly mowing.
Step 1:
Raise the mower off the ground with the tractor and SECURELY BLOCK IT INPOSITION.
Step 2:
Remove the pin from the top of the wheel fork assembly. Lower the wheel fork assembly
fromthe tail wheel arm.
Step 3:
Arrange the spacers until the desired cutting height is achieved. Cutting heights rangefrom
approximately 2.0-6.0 inches in height.
Step 4:
Reinstall the wheel fork assembly into the tail wheel arm and install the keeper pin.
Step 5:
Repeat the adjustment process on the remaining wheel fork assembly.
NOTE: Makesure each wheel fork is adjusted to the same height for an even cut.
Step 6:
Check to ensure that the tail wheel does not come within the specified 1" of therear deck.
Mower Operation
Step 1:
Before each use, perform the steps described in the Maintenance section.
Step 2:
Read, understand, and follow the information on safety training, preparation,starting and
stopping safety, operational safety, and the transport safety warning sectionsof this manual.
Step 3:
With the tractor running, lower the mower to the ground so that the deck surface ofthe mower is
parallel tothe ground.
Step 4:
With the tractor at an idle RPM, engage the PTO and slowly advance the throttle to 540PTO
RPM.
NOTE: The mower is designed to run at 540 PTO RPM only.
Step 5:
Select a low gear for the tractor and begin to mow. The tractor ground speed is controlled by
the gear selector only and not the engine speed. The tractor’s ground speedshould allow the
mower to maintain 540 PTO RPM and thus maximum blade tipspeed.
NOTE: Do not allow the tractor’s engine or mower to bog down or stall.This causes undue wear
and tear on the mower and the tractor. If this continues tohappen, reduce the ground speed
and raise the cutting height of the mower.
Step 6:
After each use, clean all debris from the top and bottom of the mower.Replace any missing or
illegible safety decals. Inspect for any damaged or wornparts and replace before the next use.
Store the mower in a dry environment.
After Each Use
WARNING:
After each use, clean all debris from the top and bottom of the mower. Replace any missing or
illegible safety decals. Inspect the unit for any damaged or worn parts and replace them before
the next use. Store the mower in a dry environment.