User's Manual

10 Operation
MAN0137 (9/14/01)
Operation Cont’d
Remove Mower from Tractor
NOTE: The lift mechanism maybe left on the tractor
when mower is removed.
1. Lift mower off of ground and remove adjustment
pins from gauge and caster wheel adjustment points.
2. Lower mower to ground, stop engine, and remove
key.
3. Remove driveshaft from tractor mid-PTO shaft.
4. Release pins from front mounting channel. There
are two pins connecting rockshaft lift to linkage
attached to the mower frame.
5. Remove rear mower lift bars from rear rockshafts.
6. Remove the pins and leave the linkage attached
to mower frame (flip lift bars down). Refer to Attach
Mower to Tractor, page 40 for locations.
7. Raise mower lift mechanism. Refer to Transport
Lock Operation, page 9 and lock the lift mechanism
up.
8. Place blocks between front tires and mower
frame.
9. Back tractor front tires over mower frame.
10. Place mower frame in storage.
11. Refer to Attach Mower to Tractor, page 40 for
installing mower to tractor.
Operation Safety
 Do not put mower into service unless dis-
charge chute is installed and in good condition.
Replace if damaged.
Install Discharge Chute, page 36
 Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage
before resuming operation.
IMPORTANT
■ Power for operating mower is supplied by
tractor mid-PTO. Do not exceed tractor manufac-
turer's rated mid-PTO speed of 2000 rpm maxi-
mum. Know how to stop tractor and mower
quickly in case of an emergency.
■ Should mower become plugged, causing belt
to slip for over two seconds, maneuver equipment
into a previously cut area and allow mower to
clear accumulated material. Continue running at
least two minutes, allowing pulleys to cool. Stop-
ping the mower with belt in contact with a very hot
pulley will bake and ruin belt.
■ Mower vibration tends to loosen bolts during
operation. All hardware should be checked regu-
larly to maintain proper torque. It is a good prac-
tice to check mower before each operation to
ensure all bolts are secure.
CAUTION