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To start operation, reduce engine speed and engage the tractor PTO. Before starting to cut, gradually
increase the engine speed to develop full PTO speed.
Enter the area to be cut with the cutter operating at PTO speed and, if it becomes necessary to
temporarily regulate engine speed during operation, increase or decrease the speed gradually.
To transport the mower, disengage the PTO and raise to full transport height.
Cutting speed
Proper ground speed for cutting will depend upon the height, type, and density of the grass to be cut.
Normally, ground speed will range from 1.5 to 3 MPH. Tall dense grass should be cut at low speeds,
while thin medium height grass can be cut at faster ground speeds.
Cutting tips
Always operate the PTO at the recommended RPM when cutting. This is necessary for correct blade
speed, which creates a clean and even grass cut.
Under certain conditions the tractor tires may roll some grass blades down and prevent them from
being cut at the same height as the surrounding area. If this occurs, reduce the tractor ground speed,
but maintain 540 RPM PTO speed. The lower ground speed will allow grasses to be at least partially
rebound and cut. Taking a partial cut and /or reversing the direction of travel may also produce a
cleaner cut.
When people are passing by the area you are cutting, stop the cutting until the area has been cleared.
Although the mower is shielded to prevent objects from being thrown by the blades, no shielding device
is 100% effective. The mower operator has greater knowledge of the hazards created by the machine
than people on the street. Therefore, he must take every precaution possible when other people are
around.
WARNING! Avoid personal injury !
Pick up all rocks and other debris before cutting. Enter new
cutting areas carefully. Cut material higher the first time to allow the mower to clear
unseen or hidden objects. Never assume that a cutting area is clear. Always check
carefully before entering it.
Extremely tall grass should be cut in two stages. First, raise the mower above the desired cutting
height and cut the grass in one direction. Second, adjust the mower to the desired cutting height and
cut in a perpendicular (90 degree) direction from the first cut.
Remember, sharp blades produce cleaner cuts and require less power.
Before cutting analyze the area to determine the best cutting procedure. One must consider the grass
height, its type and the terrain relief.
Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass can cause plugging, which results in grass clumps
behind the mower.
Mower operation continued
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