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OPERATION & TRANSPORTATION
STARTING TO CUT
Adjust the cutting height using the height adjustment
knob on the control box.
Double check that cutter is well attached to vehicle.
Always follow the “starting the engine” instructions on
the preceding page, start the rough cutter engine.
Engage the blades following the instructions on the
preceding pages.
Start mowing at a slow travel speed.
STOPPING THE CUTTING SESSION
Bring tow vehicle to a complete stop, set the parking
brake and disengage blades.
Turn key switch to the “OFF” setting.
Always remember to remove keys to avoid accidental
start or irresponsible usage.
TRANSPORTING CUTTER
Stop Trail Cutter.
Place Trail Cutter deck in its highest position.
When transporting without the use of a tow vehicle,
remove spark plug wire and place it where it cannot
contact the spark plug.
BREAKING IN YOUR CUTTER
Set the vehicle parking brake and chock the wheels.
With the engine running at minimum rpm, slowly
engage the blades.
In a safe environment, (i.e. no children or pets) allow
blades to rotate and engine to idle for 5 minutes,
breaking in the belt for a longer life.
Stop cutter.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Make sure the tow vehicle parking brake is set.
Disengage cutting blades.
Reduce engine to idle speed and allow engine to run
momentarily for cooling.
Turn the key to the ’’OFF’’ setting.
SUGGESTED CUTTING PRACTICES
Operate cutter engine at full throttle to assure the best
cutting performance and maximum material
discharge.
Allow wet grass to dry. Wet grass will clump and
collect under the mowing deck.
The rough cutter should be started with tow vehicle in
low gear and increased only as safe mowing
conditions permit. Cutting speed should not exceed
5 mph.
Cutting conditions and the types of grass or brush will
vary from place to place. You may find when cutting
dense areas that the pressure of the wheel tracks
may cause the grass to be pushed down and not
effectively mowed. If this happens you may want to
mow the area twice. Once with the cutter raised and
the second cutting at the desired height. The second
cutting should be at a right angle from the previous for
best results.
Reducing the travel speed will help cut dense growth.
This allows the blades the time necessary to make its
initial cut, and regain momentum to continue cutting
and discharging debris properly. The engine may stall
if you are mowing too fast!
Do not attempt to cut areas that the tow vehicle
cannot maneuver through and/or slopes that you do
not feel comfortable riding.
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