from the operating position. The facility is most beneficial when moving from one cutting site to
another close to it, by reducing the engine revs to allow the mower flails to come to rest, no harm will
be caused to the mower or ground surface during transport, often over rough or difficult terrain when
stones and loose objects may be encountered.
The amount of grass or weeds to be cut dictates the forward speed; slow forward speeds give better
results in most cases. Ensure you follow the procedure below.
NORMAL FORWARD SPEED (1 kph－very heavy use－10 kph －very light use)
Start off in the slowest speed possible, ensure the mower is working efficiently with the engine set at
maximum RPM and not labouring. (If this is not possible due to very heavy cutting conditions, raise
cutting height of blades and be prepared to go over twice with machine set lower on 2nd pass, leave
at least 24 hours in between 1st and 2nd cut to allow grass to dry out)
Increase forward speed until the RPM of the engine starts to slow down (This is working the engine
too hard for conditions) – slow down, let the engine regain full RPM and go through the same process
but stop short of speed which made engine labour previously. It is important always to listen to note
of engine to ensure engine and mower are working efficiently, slow down or stop once engine starts
to labour.
FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN CLUTCH SLIP AND
ULTIMATELY SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE CLUTCH AND DRIVE BELTS.
When stopping the mower after a period of heavy use. Run the machine at half working speed in a
stationary position, for at least 4 minutes, to allow the drive belts to cool down.
1. Show caution to hot parts e.g. engine exhaust, belts etc. after engine is switched off.
2. Ensure the mower drawbar has been adjusted to allow the mower to run directly behind the
towing vehicle and is not in an offset position
3. When the mower has cooled down (Min 1hr after last used) Ensure all grass has been
removed from engine cooling fins, drive belt area, and rotors before operating again.
When the mower is being moved from one site to another it is advisable to raise the deck to
the highest position (Transport position, See section 5.3 “Mower cutting height”)
The engine must be stopped and the blades at a standstill before adjusting to the transport
position.
Remove any crop debris from the deck before leaving the field.
When moving from normal working conditions to heavier cutting, it may be evident that
the engine dies down and loses revs. SLOW DOWN IMMEDIATELY to allow the engine revs to
build up again to normal working speed. Follow the procedure detailed above in “Normal Forward
Speed”. Expected forward speed will be much lower in heavy conditions.
FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN CLUTCH SLILP AND
ULTIMATELY
SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE CLUTCH AND DRIVE BELTS.
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