Operator's Manual

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OPERATING THE MOWER
General
1. Mount the tractor, start the engine and set the
engine speed at a fast idle.
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Ensure
that the immediate area is entirely clear of by-
standers and obstructions which could interfere
with the machine, before engaging the rear
P.T.O. in the correct gear for 540 rpm.
2. Operate the mower override control switch
to lift the dead weight of each cutterhead from
its transport latch.
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Disen-
gage the tractor P.T.O. drive, switch off the trac-
tor engine and ensure that the parking brake is
applied before dismounting from the tractor.
3. Walk back to the mower, release the transport
latches and move them to their storage
positions as shown.
4. Re-mount the tractor, start the engine and set
the engine speed to a fast idle. Engage the rear
P.T.O.
5a. Manual lever control
Push the mower control levers forward into the
‘Down/Cut ‘ position. This will lower the
cutterheads into the work position.
Electric control
On the remote control push the Lift/Lower and
override control switches into the ‘Down/Cut’
position.
The cutterheads will automatically start up
when they are within 300-400mm of the ground.
IMPORTANT: PREVENT DAMAGE - Never
mow grass with the control levers in the neutral
(N) position.
IMPORTANT: PREVENT DAMAGE - Never
mow grass with the Lift/Lower or override con-
trol switches in the neutral (N) position.
6. The operator should become familiar with
the controls and the lifting/lowering response
of the cutterheads to the control switch action.
ARM
TRANSPORT
LATCHES
OUTER CUTTERHEAD
TRANSPORT LATCHES