F. Route control chain to convenient location and
fasten to tractor. Be sure excess slack is removed
from the chain to avoid entanglement with tractor
tires or other moving parts. Make sure latch locking
pins are in the stored positions so that latches can
be released by pulling the chain.(Refer to Figures
3-3 and 3-4)
G. Attach driveline to tractor . Pull on each drive-
line section to be sure that yoke locks into place.
H. Securely attach safety tow chain to tractor.
Figure 2-3 Control Chain
SECTION III
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3-1 GENERAL SAFETY
Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s
manual and tractor operator’s manual should oper-
ate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat,
safety glasses and safety shoes. The operator
should read, understand and practice all safety mes-
sages shown on the caution, warning and danger
decals affixed to the mower to avoid serious injury or
death. It is recommended that tractor be equipped
with Rollover Protective System (ROPS) and a seat
belt be used. Before beginning operation, clear work
area of any objects that may be picked up and
thrown. Check for ditches, stumps, holes or other
obstacles that could upset tractor or damage mower.
Always lower mower to ground and allow blades to
come to a complete stop, set parking brake and turn
off tractor engine before leaving tractor operator’s
seat.
NOTE: Before initial operation the TDR should be con-
nected to the tractor for a 30 minute “run in” cycle.
During the “run in” phase, the tractor should be operated
at only half throttle. The “run in” phase will allow belt
warm-up and stretching before initial operation. After the
30 minute “run in” cycle is complete, ALL belts should
be inspected for proper tension and if adjustments are
necessary, refer to Maintenance Section.
3-2 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The mower should be operated at the highest posi-
tion that will give desired cutting results. This will
help prevent blades from striking the ground, reduc-
ing blade wear and undue strain on the machine.
Cutting too much material may leave excess clip-
pings on the surface. The more frequently the grass
is mowed, the better the effect will be.
A. Raise mower off ground enough to remove
caster.
B. Remove pin securing caster stem to caster arm.
Remove caster stem from caster arm.
C. Place amount of spacers on caster stem to
give desired cutting height. With no spacers on the
bottom, a 3/4” cutting height is given. (Figure 3-1)
D. Reinstall caster stem into caster arm. Place
remaining spacers on caster stem above caster arm
and install pin to retain.
E. Repeat operation for all caster wheels. Make
certain all wheels are adjusted to the same height.
THE MOWER CAN FALL FROM HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM FAILURE. TO AVOID SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH, SECURELY SUPPORT
MOWER BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH.
WARNING
Figure 3-1
Caster Wheel
Spacers
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