10
ROUGH
CUT
MOWER
OPERATION
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Observe all Safety Decals.
Keep all Shields in place.
Do not operate mower with other persons in the area. Irregularities in ground
surface
can permit foreign material to be propelled from beneath deck to
cause serious
injury or death.
Before leaving tractor, move Forward - Reverse control to neutral position,
disengage
PTO, set parking brake, lower mower deck and stop engine.
Remove key from ignition if maintenance procedures are to be performed or
tractor is
to be left unattended.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Set mower cutting height. There are two levers
G
to adjust. It is recommended that both levers are
moved to the same position as shown.
Cutting Height:
Lowest position = Approximately 3-1/2 inches
Center position = Approximately 4-1/2 inches
Highest position = Approximately 5-1/2 inches
Mow with front lift lever in “FLOAT” position only.
Engage PTO slowly at low engine rpm. Mower is
designed to operate at full throttle for heavy
mowing.
Set mower blade speed with the throttle and
control ground speed with the Forward - Reverse
control.
Use caution when operating on hills or slopes.
Mow up and down hills or slopes whenever
possible.
Use slow forward speed and extreme care
when
mowing dense tall growth and/or woody stems for
the first time. Be aware of hidden obstacles, such as
rocks or other debris, that could damage the mower.
Do not operate mower with blades missing. This
causes an imbalance and may damage deck or
components.
Mower Height adjustment levers.
Summary of Contents for 73-71010
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Page 16: ...14 ROUGH CUT MOWER MAIN FRAME FIGURE 1 ...
Page 18: ...16 ROUGH CUT MOWER PTO DRIVE SHAFTS FIGURE 2 ...
Page 20: ...18 ROUGH CUT MOWER SPINDLE ASSY DRIVE BELTS FIGURE 3 ...
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