SECTION 00 -- GENERAL INFORMATION -- CHAPTER 2
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OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS
WARNING
Never operate the mower without the cutter bar
curtain in place.
1. Never operate the mower without the covers, 1,
on the rotating crop divider drums (optional left
swathboard kit shown installed).
2. Engage the tractor PTO and slowly increase to
540 RPM. Always operate the tractor at 540
RPM. DO NOT OVERSPEED. Overspeeding or
underspending could damage the mower and
will cause stripping or streaking in light crops.
3. Regulate ground speed according to crop condi-
tions. A slower ground speed may be necessary
in heavy down crops.
4. Make sure the knives can pivot. Replace knives
if they are bent.
5. Knives can be removed and turned over to use
the other cutting edge. Knives should be turned
or replaced before they become excessively
worn.
6. Replace knives in pairs or sets so disc balance
is retained. When changing knives, always re-
place worn or damaged knife hardware. Refer to
the “Cutterbar” section of this manual for further
knife information.
DANGER
Do not attempt to remove material from the mow-
er while it is in operation. Turn off the tractor en-
gine and allow the rotating discs to stop before
leaving the tractor.
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